India gave a commanding performance to achieve women’s three-numbers Union The title with a 97 -run win over Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday. Vice-Captain Smriti Mandan acted with a sublime century, while the bowlers executed a clinical job to seal a worthy victory.To bat first, India rode on 101 balls at Mandan’s masterful 116-his 11th ODI-one combat 342/7. In order to post the spasm of cramps under humid conditions, the hands of the elegant left hand crossed their innings with 15 borders and two sixes, including four consecutive four times Siri Lanka Lanka Skipper Ethary.Giring at 21, Mandana paid Sri Lanka with significant participation-70 runs for the initial wicket with Rawal (30) and a 120-run stand with Harlen Deol (47) for the second wicket. His fluent knock laid the foundation to beat India late.Jemimah Rodrigues (44 out of 29) and Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (30 runs 30) captured in the final phase, as India scored 90 runs in the last 10 overs. Deepti Sharma (20* 14) and Anjot Kaur (12 runs 12) added Finishing Touch.For Sri Lanka, Sugandika Kumari (2/59), Devami Vihanga (2/69), and Malki Madara (2/74) shared wickets but were unable to include the Indian attack.Chasing 343, Sri Lanka’s innings bowled with Hasini Perera by Amanjot Kaur in the first time. Athapathu (51) and Vishmi Gunaratne (36) tried to revive the chase, but disciplined Indian bowling tightened the grip. Off-spinner Deepti Sharma pressurized three tight overs, paving the way for Amanjot to bowl Vishmi around his feet.
Sneh Rana (4/38) then launched a major attack, including Athapaththu’s wickets after half a century. Rana had earlier demolished the Sri Lankan captain, but quickly amended. Nilakshika Silva (48) offered resistance, but her dismissal for Rana marked the end of any hope for the hosts.India wrapped the innings for 245, in which Amjhot (3/54) and Rana led the bowling attempt to a leading all-round display.
