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India Women Triumph Over Sri Lanka Women by 59 Runs in Rain-Hit World Cup 2025 Opener

By Gireesh Vasishta
India Women Triumph Over Sri Lanka Women by 59 Runs in Rain-Hit World Cup 2025 Opener

India recovered from a precarious 126/6 to post a competitive total, thanks to a crucial 103-run seventh-wicket partnership between Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur, followed by Sneh Rana's explosive 28 off 15 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes). In response, Sri Lanka started steadily but lost momentum after skipper Chamari Athapaththu's dismissal, collapsing against India's spin attack. The pitch assisted spinners under lights, with minimal dew factor.

The India Women (INDW) vs Sri Lanka Women (SLW) match was the opening fixture of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, played on September 30, 2025, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India. It was a rain-affected game reduced to 47 overs per side due to two interruptions, with the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method adjusting the target. India secured a commanding 59-run victory, starting their home World Cup campaign on a high note in front of a record-breaking crowd of 22,843 spectators—the highest ever for a group-stage match in Women's World Cup history.

Pitch: Barsapara Stadium: Stadium in Guwahati, Assam

Match Summary

  • India Women: 269/8 in 47 overs (Deepti Sharma 53, Amanjot Kaur 50; Inoka Ranaweera 4/52)

  • Sri Lanka Women: 211 all out in 42.3 overs (Chamari Athapaththu 43; Deepti Sharma 3/38)

  • Result: India won by 59 runs (DLS method). Revised target for Sri Lanka: 270 in 47 overs.

  • Player of the Match: Deepti Sharma (all-round performance with 53 runs and 3 wickets).

  • Toss: Sri Lanka won and elected to field first. Also Read: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Today is the 1st Match - ICC Women's World Cup 2025

India recovered from a precarious 126/6 to post a competitive total, thanks to a crucial 103-run seventh-wicket partnership between Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur, followed by Sneh Rana's explosive 28 off 15 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes). In response, Sri Lanka started steadily but lost momentum after skipper Chamari Athapaththu's dismissal, collapsing against India's spin attack. The pitch assisted spinners under lights, with minimal dew factor.

Key Performances:

Player (INDW):

Deepti Sharma: 53 (78 balls)

Batting - Highest Partnership: Deepti Sharma & Amanjot Kaur: 103 runs (7th wicket)

Bowling - Best Figures: Deepti Sharma: 3/38 (10 overs)

All-Rounder: Sneh Rana: 28 (15) & 2/32

Standout Moments: India's middle-order collapse was salvaged by Deepti's composed knock and Amanjot's aggression.

Sri Lanka dropped key catches, allowing India's recovery; they crossed 100/2 early but couldn't accelerate.

Pacers Kranti Gaud (1 wicket) and Pratika Rawal (1 wicket) struck early, while spinners Sneh Rana (2 wickets) and Shree Charani (2 wickets) dominated the middle overs.

Post-Match Insights:

India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur: Praised the team's resilience and spin bowling depth, emphasizing the importance of the win in a rain-curtailed game.

Sri Lanka Captain Chamari Athapaththu: Noted dropped catches as costly and highlighted the need for better adaptation to spin-friendly conditions.

Tournament Context: The 2025 Women's World Cup (September 30 - November 2) features eight teams in a round-robin format across venues in India and Sri Lanka (neutral for Pakistan matches). Top four advance to semifinals on October 29-30.

Upcoming Matches: India: vs Pakistan, October 5, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Sri Lanka: vs Australia, October 4, Colombo.