India defeated Sri Lanka by 82 runs in their third game of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, their largest margin of victory in tournament history. The win also lifts them above Pakistan and New Zealand in Group A, crossing the latter’s net run rate. India batted first and scored 172, including half-centuries from standout hitters Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. With the ball, India got off to a flying start, leaving Sri Lanka at 6/3 before bowling them out for 90.