India Announces Power-Packed Squad for Sri Lanka T20 Series: New Faces Join Post-World Cup Triumph

India has announced a 15-member squad for the T20 series against Sri Lanka, featuring fresh young talents alongside senior stars. The series marks India’s first outing after winning the 2025 ODI World Cup.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 9 December 2025, 9:25 PM IST

Several new faces in the first series after the World Cup win.

New Delhi: The BCCI has announced a 15-member Indian squad for the five-match home T20 series against Sri Lanka. Significantly, this series will be the first international series played by India after winning the 2025 ODI World Cup. Therefore, all eyes will be on the team's new energy and combination.

Harmanpreet Kaur retains captaincy

Harmanpreet Kaur will once again lead the Indian team, while her trusted partner Smriti Mandhana will serve as vice-captain. This duo has long provided both experience and stability to Indian women's cricket, and the BCCI has shown faith in their leadership.

Shafali Verma's return – a reward for World Cup performance

Young star batter Shafali Verma has also been included in the team. She impressed in the knockout stages of the 2025 World Cup and has also shown excellent form in domestic cricket. Her aggressive playing style can provide the team with a strong start in the T20 format.

Two new talents – G Kamalini and Vaishnavi Sharma

The biggest attraction of this squad are two new young players:

G. Kamalini (wicketkeeper-batter)

Vaishnavi Sharma (spinner)

World Cup Winning Team

Both players were part of the 2025 Under-19 World Cup team. Notably, Vaishnavi Sharma bowled brilliantly in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, taking 21 wickets in 11 matches, making her the most successful bowler of the tournament.

Strengthening the bowling department

The fast bowling attack will be led by Renuka Singh Thakur, who makes a return to the team. Also, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav and Suchi Upadhyay like Reliable bowlers have retained their places.

Series Schedule

India vs Sri Lanka five-match T20 series:

• Start: December 21, 2025
• End: December 30, 2025

This home series will also be crucial in terms of preparation for major tournaments in the coming year.

Indian squad

Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shefali Verma, Harleen Deol, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaur, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh (WK), G. Kamalini (WK), Sri Charani, and Vaishnavi Sharma.