Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Deepti Sharma No.1 T20I bowler, 18 wkts @5.92 econ in 2025
- 2🏆 India lead 2-0, eye sweep in Thiruvananthapuram T20I
- 3đź’ˇ Strike rate 18.4, haunts SL middle order @12.5 avg
- 4đź”® Jemimah Rodrigues toss call amid 245-run series form
- 5đź’¬ 'Absolutely fine and fit' - Coach Amol Muzumdar
"India coach Amol Muzumdar has provided an update on the fitness of Deepti Sharma and Jemimah Rodrigues ahead of the third T20I against Sri Lanka."
Star all-rounder Deepti Sharma, the world's No.1 T20I bowler, is set to storm back for India's third T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram, fueling series triumph hopes. Coach Amol Muzumdar confirms her fitness post-fever, while Jemimah Rodrigues gets until toss to prove hers. With India leading 2-0, this clash could clinch the five-match series, blending Deepti's spin wizardry with batting firepower amid rising women's cricket stakes.
Deepti Sharma's dominance shines: 2025 T20I stats show 18 wickets at 5.92 economy, including a hat-trick legend status. Missing Vizag's second T20I due to fever didn't dent India's romp, but her return restores balance. Jemimah Rodrigues, with 245 runs at 122.50 strike rate this series, adds middle-order menace. This duo's synergy has propelled India to top rankings, eyeing whitewash glory.
Spin Queen's Tactical Edge Analyzed
Deepti Sharma's variations—arm balls, googlies—average 14.20 in T20Is, strike rate 18.4, outpacing rivals like Sophie Ecclestone. Her Vizag absence saw India still win by 7 wickets; return evokes 2023 World Cup semis where she snared 4/33. Coach Muzumdar's nod highlights her 360-degree impact: batting strike rate 110+, fielding brilliance. Sri Lanka's middle order crumbles against her (avg 12.5 vs SL).
Series Sweep Shapes Women's Cricket Future
India's 2-0 lead positions them for clean sweep, boosting NRR for future ICC events. Deepti's fitness resolves all-rounder void, mirroring Harmanpreet Kaur's 2024 returns. Jemimah Rodrigues' niggle tests bench strength, but victory here cements India's Asian supremacy.
Whitewash Watch: T20I Fireworks Ahead
Third T20I toss decides Rodrigues' fate—will Deepti dismantle SL again? Fans, tune in for potential series clincher; her spells could redefine T20 legacies.
"Deepti is absolutely fine. She's available and fit." - Amol Muzumdar, India coach
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