IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Sri Lanka Women Tour of India, 1st T20I

The stage is set in Visakhapatnam this Sunday for another interesting bilateral series, as India and Sri Lanka Women meet at the ACA-VDCA Stadium for the 1st T20I of the series on December 21, 2025. This will be the first appearance of both teams since the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, in which the Women in Blue emerged as champions.

With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, India Women Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka Women Cricket Team, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 team prediction.

IND-W vs SL-W Match Preview

India Women begin their home T20I series against Sri Lanka Women with the first match at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, a venue which is known for quick outfields and high-scoring night games where dew can play a decisive role. The hosts, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, start as clear favourites after recent home form and a dominant head-to-head record against Sri Lanka, with the likes of Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma.

For Sri Lanka, the spotlight will be on captain Chamari Athapaththu, supported by Harshitha Samarawickrama. This series serves as an important build-up towards the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2026.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match Details

IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team Today Stats

• The Indian top-order batter Shafali Verma scored the most runs for her team in their last match against England Women. She scored 75 runs off 41 balls, including 13 fours and 1 six. For the IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 team prediction, she is a perfect choice.
• India's star all-rounder, Deepti Sharma, was the leading wicket-taker for her team, as she took 2 wickets at an economy rate of 7.75. Our IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 prediction today match indicates that she will play an important role.
• Sri Lankan middle-order batter, Manudi Nanayakkara, scored the most runs for her team in their last match against New Zealand Women, as she scored 35 runs off 32 balls. She is a great choice for the IND W vs SL W Dream11 prediction for today's match.
• Right-arm off-spin bowler Inoshi Priyadharshani was the standout bowler for Sri Lanka Women, taking 1 wicket at an economy rate of 4.75. As per our prediction, she is a great choice for the IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 team.

IND-W vs SL-W Injury Update Today

Fans will be able to expect their favourite players to be included in their IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Team. All players from both the India Women's and the Sri Lanka Women's teams are fully fit and available.

IND-W vs SL-W Toss Prediction

We expect the Sri Lanka Women's captain to win the toss and opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground. Bowling first could be an advantage in the IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 prediction today match.

Record of Chasing Teams at ACA-VDCA Stadium

The chasing record at ACA-VDCA Stadium is good. In total, there have been 10 T20I games played here, and the chasing team has won seven matches, while the batting first team has won three games.

IND-W vs SL-W Probable Playing 11

Both teams have players who have the capability of winning matches and should be considered for your IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 team prediction. Indian Women will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, and Sri Lankan Women will be captained by Chamari Athapaththu.

Highest Run Scorers & Highest Wicket Takers

• As this will be the first match of the bilateral series, there is no data for the highest run scorers and wicket takers. But Chamari Athapaththu and one of the best women cricketers, Smriti Mandhana, could be the most effective batters for their teams in the T20I series.
• All-rounder Deepti Sharma and Inoka Ranaweera could be the top wicket-takers for their respective teams and are among the players who will make a difference in this upcoming game, according to the IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction.

IND-W vs SL-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices

• Smriti Mandhana and Chamari Athapaththu are the top candidates for captaincy in this match, as both of them are match-winners and have the potential to change the game with their match-winning performances.
• Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma are the ideal candidates for vice-captains. Both players have years of experience and will make great choices for the IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 prediction match today.

Top Picks for IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction

• The Indian skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur, looked in fine form during the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup and scored a brilliant knock of 89 runs against Australia in the semi-final. She will be one of the top picks in the IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction today match.
• Smriti Mandhana will be one of the top picks in this IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 match. She has been in incredible form during the recent World Cup and was the top run scorer for the team.

Budget Picks for IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction

• Deepti Sharma was the leading wicket-taker for India women during the World Cup with 19 wickets in nine matches. Back her to do well in this T20I series, as she will be a handy budget pick for this clash.
• Left-hand batter Hasini Perera is a quality player who can contribute with some fantasy points because of her consistent performances. She will be a budget pick in this IND W vs SL W match.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keepers: R Ghosh
• Batters: H Kaur, S Mandhana(c), W Samarawickrama, S Verma
• All-rounders: C Athapaththu, D Sharma(vc), K Dilhari
• Bowlers: I Ranaweera, R Thakur, A Reddy

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keepers: R Ghosh
• Batters: S Mandhana, N de Silva, S Verma(vc), H Perera
• All-rounders: C Athapaththu(c), D Sharma, K Dilhari, A Kaur
• Bowlers: I Ranaweera, N Charani

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for IND-W vs SL-W based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

IND-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Sri Lanka Women Tour of India 2025 Players to Avoid

• K Nuthyangana's performance has been poor in recent matches and should be avoided for this match.
• Harleen Deol has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last few games, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting her for this match.

IND-W vs SL-W Weather & Pitch Report at ACA-VDCA Stadium

• The weather in Visakhapatnam for the IND-W vs SL-W match is expected to be clear. According to Sunday's forecasts, there is no chance of rain through the day, so fans can expect an uninterrupted game.
• According to the ACA-VDCA Stadium pitch report, the surface will remain a balanced track, and there will be support for both batters and bowlers. Spinners will also come into play later in the innings. The average score at this venue is around 130 runs.

IND-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Records

India and Sri Lanka women have faced each other 26 times in T20 internationals (T20Is). The Indian women have dominated by winning 20 matches, while the South women have won just 5 matches, and one match ended in a no-result. So, the women in blue are way ahead in the India Women vs Sri Lanka Women H2H rivalry.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.