The stage is set for a historic finish as the Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, prepares to face Sri Lanka in the fifth and final T20 International. The match will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. With an unassailable 4-0 lead in the five-match series, the dominant Indian side is now poised to complete a comprehensive series whitewash against the visitors led by Chamari Athapaththu.
Series Context and Team Form
The Indian team has been in formidable touch, showcasing their prowess as the current 50-over world champions. This series has served as a crucial building block for their campaign in the upcoming T20 World Cup in England. The hosts have dominated proceedings, ticking most boxes in both batting and bowling departments.
The bowling attack, spearheaded by Renuka Singh Thakur and supported brilliantly by the spin duo of Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav, has consistently squeezed the Sri Lankan batting lineup. Their disciplined performances across different phases of the game have been a highlight, restricting the opponents to below-par totals in the first three matches.
Sri Lanka, in contrast, will be desperate to salvage pride and secure a morale-boosting victory in the dead rubber. Their batting finally showed some spark in the fourth match while chasing a massive target, offering a glimmer of hope. The visitors will aim to build on that positive intent and avoid the ignominy of a clean sweep.
Match Details: Time, Venue, and Streaming
The final T20I will commence at 7:00 PM IST on December 30. The all-important toss will take place half an hour earlier, at 6:30 PM IST. The picturesque Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram will host the encounter.
For fans across the country, the live action will be telecast on the Star Sports network. You can tune into Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD, or Star Sports 1 Hindi and its HD counterpart for commentary in Hindi. Digital viewers can catch the live stream exclusively on the JioCinema app and website.
Squad Line-ups for the Finale
India will field a strong squad under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy. The team boasts a mix of experienced campaigners and exciting young talent.
India Women Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, G. Kamalini (Wicketkeeper), Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma.
Sri Lanka Women Squad: Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Nilakshika De Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Nimesha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara.
As the final ball is bowled in Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian team will look to cap off a perfect series and carry the winning momentum forward into the new year and towards the World Cup. For Sri Lanka, it's a final chance to rewrite the script and end their Indian tour on a high note.
