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IND-W vs SL-W Women's ODI World Cup 2025: The 2025 ODI Women's World Cup had a flying start, where the hosts were seen struggling against Sri Lanka during the tournament opener. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first and post a flying start, but the hosts' middle-order had a forgetful outing.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side were 120/1 after 20 overs, but after two overs, they were reeling at 124/6. Of the 4 batters who were dismissed, three wickets fell in one over of Inoka Ranaweera. This over became a game-changer, and Inoka Ranaweera showed why she is Sri Lanka's most consistent bowler.

She had also dismissed one of the in-form batters, Harleen Deol, and Harmanpreet Kaur, and then dismissed Jemimah Rodrigues. She had also taken Pratika Rawal's wicket and given the Indian batters a hard time.

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Inoka Ranaweera continues to serve Sri Lankan cricket with distinction

Inoka Ranaweera is 39 years old. She bowls as a left-arm spinner. She made her debut in white-ball cricket way back in 2012 and, since then, has been one of Sri Lanka's consistent players.

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She was in sublime form from 2015 to 2017. She had taken 43 wickets in this time frame, but was seen struggling in the last few years. She had a flying start to the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup as she had taken 4-er. She has taken 84 wickets after playing in 81 matches at an average of 32.61 and will try to repeat her heroics.