India Women and Sri Lanka Women have faced each other in ODIs for over two decades. While Sri Lanka have had some shining moments, India have largely dominated this rivalry with their strong batting lineup and quality bowlers. Both sides continue to meet in ICC events and bilateral series, keeping this contest alive with exciting performances.
Here’s a detailed look at the head-to-head records between IND W and SL W in ODIs, including their clashes in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women ODI Overall Head-to-Head
India Women have shown clear dominance over Sri Lanka in the ODI format. Out of 35 matches, India Women have won a massive 31 games, while Sri Lanka Women have managed to win only 3 matches, with 1 game ending with no result.
The most recent encounter came in Colombo in 2025, where India secured a comfortable win by 97 runs.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 |
| India Women Won | 31 |
| Sri Lanka Women Won | 3 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Last Result | India beat Sri Lanka by 97 runs (Colombo, 2025) |
IND W vs SL W Head to Head Record in ODI Women’s World Cup
On the World Cup stage, the rivalry has been more competitive but still largely in India’s favor. The two sides have met 5 times in ODI World Cups. India have won 3 matches, Sri Lanka have won 1, while 1 game ended with no result.
Their last World Cup meeting came in Derby in 2017, where India Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 16 runs in a close encounter.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 |
| India Women Won | 3 |
| Sri Lanka Women Won | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Last Result | India beat Sri Lanka by 16 runs (Derby, 2017) |
Top Performers in IND W vs SL W ODIs
Over the years, several players from both teams have produced memorable performances in this fixture. India’s batting legends and all-rounders have dominated the charts, while Sri Lanka have relied heavily on their senior players to make an impact.
Most Runs in IND W vs SL W ODIs
| Batter | Matches | Runs | Avg. | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mithali Raj (IND) | 28 | 1103 | 57.57 | 73.77 | 125* |
| Smriti Mandhana (IND) | 16 | 614 | 43.85 | 85.99 | 116 |
| Shashikala Siriwardene (SL) | 27 | 480 | 17.77 | 52.06 | 59 |
Most Wickets in IND W vs SL W ODIs
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Econ. | Avg. | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhulan Goswami (IND) | 25 | 26 | 2.85 | 21.07 | 3/15 |
| Deepti Sharma (IND) | 14 | 24 | 3.44 | 17.29 | 6/20 |
| Neetu David (IND) | 12 | 21 | 1.68 | 7.95 | 3/11 |
The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women ODI rivalry has always tilted heavily in India’s favor, both in bilateral series and ICC events. India’s dominance with batters like Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana, combined with the brilliance of bowlers like Jhulan Goswami and Deepti Sharma, has been the difference in most matches.
While Sri Lanka Women have struggled to match India’s consistency, their wins have come from spirited performances, making this contest one-sided but still intriguing whenever they meet on the field.
