IND W vs SL W 4th T20I: Preview, Team News & Live Betting Odds

Note: Odds are subject to change based on the toss and live action. Always gamble responsibly.

Match Winner Odds (Pre-Toss):

• India Women: 1.10 (Heavy Favourites)
• Sri Lanka Women: 7.50 (Underdogs)

Betting Strategy & Tips:

1. Wait for the Toss & Team News: This is critical tonight. If India rests their big guns (Mandhana, Kaur), the odds on Sri Lanka might shorten slightly, offering better value on an Indian win if you believe their bench is still strong enough.
2. Top Batter Markets:
   • For India: If Shafali Verma plays, she is the obvious favourite for Top India Batter. If she's rested, look at Jemimah Rodrigues to anchor the innings.
   • For Sri Lanka: It's hard to look past Chamari Athapaththu. She is their only consistent threat. Betting on her to be their top scorer is the safest, albeit lowest-value, play.
3. Total Match Sixes: Given India's batting power, even with a rotated squad, the "Over" market for total match sixes could be interesting, especially if they bat first and set a target.
4. In-Play Value: If Sri Lanka bats first and loses Athapaththu early, look to bet on a low Total Team Runs (Under 120). Conversely, if India chases a small total, betting on a quick finish (India to win within X overs) could offer value.

The toss is just minutes away. Stay tuned for the final playing XIs, as that will dictate the smartest betting moves for the evening.

The surface is expected to be similar to the previous games. There should be some assistance for the spinners, especially as the game progresses. However, as Shafali Verma showed, once a batter gets their eye in, the ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing for high-scoring shots. The toss-winning captain will likely opt to chase, given the dew factor and the general trend in T20S.

India Women: With the series in the bag, head coach Amol Muzumdar is highly likely to rotate the squad.

• Rest for the Stars? Don't be surprised if key players like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, or Renuka Singh are given a break.
• Opportunity Knocks: This could be the perfect stage for players like Yastika Bhatia, Amanjot Kaur, or young spinner Saika Ishaque to get some game time. The management will want to see what the bench can do in match conditions.

Predicted India XI: Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Richa Ghosh, Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Titas Sadhu, Saika Ishaque, Minnu Mani.

Sri Lanka Women: For Sri Lanka, it's about finding a way to compete. Their reliance on captain Chamari Athapaththu is too heavy. When she fails, the team crumbles. They need their other experienced players like Harshitha Samarawickrama and Vishmi Gunaratne to step up and build partnerships.

Predicted Sri Lanka XI: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya.

Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST) Venue: [Venue Name will be updated once confirmed - e.g., Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, if the series remains there] Live Telecast/Streaming: Sports18 & JioCinema

The series is decided, but the action is far from over. India Women, having taken an unassailable 3-0 lead, face Sri Lanka Women in the 4th T20I tonight. While the pressure of the series result is off, this match offers a crucial opportunity for India to test their bench strength and for Sri Lanka to salvage some pride before the final game.

Here is your comprehensive preview, including the latest team news and live betting insights.

The Story So Far: India's Dominance

India has been clinical throughout the series. Their bowlers, led by the impressive Renuka Singh Thakur and the ever-reliable Deepti Sharma, have consistently choked the Sri Lankan batting lineup. The visitors have failed to cross the 120-run mark in the last two games, exposing a fragile middle order.

With the bat, India has been equally destructive. In the 3rd T20I on Boxing Day, Shafali Verma put on a masterclass. Her unbeaten 79* off just 42 balls was a perfect blend of brute power and controlled aggression, a sign that she is maturing into a match-winner who can finish games, not just start them.