Women's ODI tri-series: Harshita & Nilakshi fifties help Sri Lanka defeat India by 3 wickets

Fifties from Harshita Samarawickrama and Nilakshi de Silva helped Sri Lanka defeat India by three wickets in the fourth match of the women's ODI tri-series at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

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Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh top-scored with 58 as India made 275/9 in their 50 overs.

In reply, Harshitha made 53 while Nilakshi turned the chase in the hosts' favour through a blazing 33-ball 56.

All-rounder Nilakshi also shared a partnership of 57 off 38 balls with Kavisha Dilhari (35 off 32 balls), before she fell in the 43rd over.

Anushka Sanjeewani (23 not out) and Sugandika Kumari (19 not out) took Sri Lanka home with their unbroken 40-run stand for the eighth wicket, as the hosts pulled off their second-highest successful run chase in women's ODIs.

They also registered their first ODI win over India since 2018, which is also their third victory over the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side in 34 matches.