India Women Defeat Sri Lanka in Rain-Hit Opener

India's women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the Tri-Nation Series opener in Colombo, after rain reduced the match to 39 overs per side. Indian spinners Sneh Rana, Nallapureddy Charani, and Deepti Sharma restricted Sri Lanka to 147 runs, with Rana claiming three wickets. Debutant Kashvee Gautam contributed with effective swing bowling. India's openers then chased down the target with ease, securing a dominant win. This victory gives India a strong start in the Tri-series, which also features South Africa. The match showcased India's depth in both bowling and batting despite challenging weather conditions.