It was against Sri Lanka in the league stage that India suffered their lone defeat of the tri-series and Sunday\u2019s clash gives them a chance to turn the tables on the Chamari Athapaththu-led side, as well as stand up to the pressure of playing a final \u2013 something which also aids them in their preparation for this year\u2019s ODI World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
From an Indian batting perspective, Jemimah Rodrigues has been their best batter with 201 runs at an average of 67 \u2013 including a fantastic 123 against South Africa after coming out to bat at number five. Deepti Sharma, Pratika Rawal and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana have been other batting contributors, but it would be great for India if skipper Harmanpreet Kaur converts a start into a big score.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In terms of bowling, off-spin all-rounder Sneh Rana has been on a stellar run on return to international cricket \u2013 picking 11 wickets at an average of 15.63, including a five-wicket haul against South Africa. But to win a high-stakes final, India would need a collective bowling effort to upstage Sri Lanka\u2019s batters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the other hand, Sri Lanka have shown that they are no pushovers, especially after beating India in the group stage. Apart from skipper Chamari, Harshitha Samawickrama shapes up as a pivotal batting figure \u2013 making a match-winning 53 in the tri-series league stage win over India and hitting a fine 69 not out against the same opposition to win the Women\u2019s T20 Asia Cup final in Dambulla last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the ball, young spinner Dewmi Vihanga has been impressive for Sri Lanka \u2013 taking nine wickets at an average of 15.33. How she and Malki Madara shape up to counter the challenge from the formidable Indian batters will make for a fascinating match-up in the grand finale of the tri-series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When: Sunday, May 11 at 10am IST<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Where: R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Where to watch: Live telecast on Fancode (TV and digital)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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India: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Amanjot Kaur, Shree Charani, Sneh Rana, Shuchi Upadhyay, Kranti Goud, Yastika Bhatia, Tejal Hasabnis, and Arundhati Reddy<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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