Smriti Mandhana lit up Colombo with a commanding century as India Women crushed Sri Lanka in the tri-series final. Her 11th ODI hundred – and first against the Lankans – led India to post a mammoth 347, their highest women's ODI total in Sri Lanka and fourth-highest overall. From the first ball, Mandhana batted with intent, dismissing doubts and dispatching bowlers. India’s innings was built on two crucial stands: 70 with Pratika Rawal and 120 with Harleen Deol. Mandhana’s footwork was precise, her shot selection clinical. She manipulated the field with sweeps and elegant cover drives, often dancing down the track to spin. Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues provided lively cameos, each scoring in the 40s, while Deepti Sharma’s late cameo (20 off 14) added the final polish. India piled on 90 runs in the last ten overs, a brutal assault that left Sri Lanka dazed and a chase looking near impossible. Read also: 3 Pacers Who Could Replace Shami in England Tour Rana, Amanjot seal it after Athapaththu's lone fight Needing to chase down the highest target in women’s ODI history, Sri Lanka’s hopes hinged on Chamari Athapaththu. She fought a lone battle, smashing a half-century off 63 balls, but the required rate kept climbing. Amanjot Kaur gave India a dream start by bowling Hasini Perera for a duck. Athapaththu tried to counterattack, finding support from Vishmi Gunaratne in a 68-run stand. But the momentum never truly shifted. Sneh Rana, returning after a missed chance, had the last laugh. She dismissed Athapaththu with a clever fuller delivery, sneaking under the bat. The chase then crumbled. Amanjot Kaur and Rana wrecked the middle order. Rana’s 4 for 38 not only sealed the match but also ensured she finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series. Despite some resistance from the lower order, a run-out and Rana’s final strikes ended hopes. India had once again underlined their superiority – this was their 31st win in 34 ODIs against Sri Lanka. With this thumping victory, India sent a loud message ahead of the upcoming World Cup: they’re coming in red-hot form.