India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: IND defeat SL by 59 runs
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India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: IND defeat SL by 59 runs
India vs Sri Lanka Highligts, Women's World Cup 2025: India began their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 journey with a strong performance, defeating Sri Lanka by 59 runs under the DLS method in a rain-shortened opening match on Tuesday. The game was reduced to 47 overs per side due to intermittent showers, adding pressure to both teams.
Batting first, India faced early struggles as Sri Lanka’s Inoka Ranaweera wreaked havoc, picking up four wickets for 46 runs and reducing the hosts to 124/6. At this critical juncture, Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma formed a match-changing 103-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Both displayed calm under pressure, with Amanjot scoring 57 off 56 balls and Deepti contributing 53 off 53 deliveries. Their partnership not only stabilized the innings but also allowed India to reach a competitive total of 269/8 despite two rain interruptions.
Sri Lanka, set a revised DLS target of 271, were unable to chase it down and were bowled out for 211 in 45.4 overs. Deepti Sharma was the standout bowler for India, taking 3/54, while Sneh Rana (2/32) and Shree Charani (2/37) provided timely breakthroughs. Chamari Athapaththu top-scored for Sri Lanka with 43 runs, supported by Nilakshika Silva’s 35.
India’s all-round performance reflected their ability to handle pressure situations, recover from early setbacks, and build partnerships when needed. The combination of disciplined bowling and a composed lower-order batting effort proved decisive.
This win gives India a perfect start to the tournament and strengthens their status as one of the teams to beat. With contributions from both experienced campaigners and emerging talents, India showcased balance and depth, setting a strong tone for the upcoming fixtures in the World Cup.
14:37 (IST) Sep 30
India Women (Playing XI) - Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, and Sree Charani.
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The skipper of India, Harmanpreet Kaur, says that the team was also looking to bowl first, but stresses that the first game of a tournament is always important and they are treating it as a good opportunity. On the pitch, she feels it looks good and hopes her side can put a strong total on the board. Speaking about team combinations, she confirms that everyone is fit and they are going in with three spinners and two pacers. On Smriti Mandhana, she praises her as one of India’s best batters, recalling her brilliant form in recent series, and expresses confidence that she will continue that momentum into the World Cup. On the bigger picture, Harmanpreet says the team just wants to focus on playing good cricket, something they have been doing for the past few years, and continue in the same way throughout the tournament.
14:36 (IST) Sep 30
The captain of Sri Lanka, Chamari Athapaththu, says that this looks like a good batting track but expects the dew to arrive at night, which is why she has opted to bowl first. Informs that they are going with 7 batters and in terms of their bowling options, they have two off-spinners, two left-arm spinners and two pacers. Shares that they have had a good preparation through the domestic season and hopes to do well in this tournament with 5 out of their next 6 games being at home.
14:33 (IST) Sep 30
IND W vs SL W Live Score: TOSS TIME!
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu wins the toss, opts to bowl against India in Guwahati.
India Women Playing XI: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani
Sri Lanka Women Playing XI: Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera
14:33 (IST) Sep 30
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Pitch report
"It's a 54m and 59m side boundaries, 67m hit down the ground. It is hard, it is a batting paradise. However there could be some help for the pacers initially." - Mithali Raj
14:33 (IST) Sep 30
TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in favour of Sri Lanka Women and their skipper, Chamari Athapaththu, has elected to FIELD first.
14:27 (IST) Sep 30
Women's World Cup Live Score: Singer Shreya Ghoshal visited India dressing room
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14:25 (IST) Sep 30
IND W vs SL W Live Score: Tribute to music legend Zubeen Garg
The BCCI has announced earlier that it will pay tribute to late Assamese music legend Zubeen Garg during the opening ceremony of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, scheduled for today in Guwahati.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Friday that the ceremony, organised in collaboration with the Assam Cricket Association (ACA), will precede the tournament’s opening clash between hosts India and Sri Lanka.
“This is the first time Assam is hosting a World Cup match. We appeal to the people of the city, the state, and the entire Northeast to join this historic occasion and also pay homage to Zubeen Garg, who was loved by generations of music lovers,” Saikia said.
The tribute is expected to be a key highlight of the event, marking both Assam’s debut as a World Cup venue and the celebration of Garg’s enduring cultural legacy in the region.
14:13 (IST) Sep 30
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Emerging challengers complete the pack
Beyond the Big Three, New Zealand and South Africa provide strong outside bets.
The White Ferns, fresh from winning the T20 World Cup, enter with confidence. South Africa, finalists in two consecutive ICC tournaments, have momentum to push further.
Pakistan and Bangladesh, who earned their places via the World Cup Qualifier, bring youthful squads and a point to prove.
With Colombo hosting Pakistan’s games—including a possible semifinal—regional rivalries will add spice.
Together, these eight teams promise a fiercely contested World Cup, where India’s blend of form, history, and home support will face its sternest examination yet.
14:06 (IST) Sep 30
Women's World Cup Live Score: Australia and England lead contenders
Defending champions Australia remain the team to beat. With Alyssa Healy now leading, they seek an eighth title and aim to extend their unbeaten streak in World Cups hosted in India. Their depth, consistency, and proven match-winners make them favourites.
England, ranked second, will be determined to reclaim the crown last won in 2017. Nat Sciver-Brunt headlines their charge, providing both steel and flair. Both teams arrive with form and pedigree, ensuring their clashes against India, New Zealand, and South Africa are among the most anticipated.
Their dominance will test India’s mettle early in the campaign.
14:05 (IST) Sep 30
IND W vs SL W Live Score: A bit of history
India’s women made their international debut in 1976 and hosted the World Cup two years later. For decades they lingered in obscurity until 1997, when a semifinal run gave them recognition.
Their finest moments came in 2005 and 2017, reaching finals before heartbreak against Australia and England.
Those campaigns changed perceptions—India were no longer underdogs but consistent contenders. Despite growing fanfare and professional structures, the coveted ICC trophy has eluded them.
As the tournament returns to India, Harmanpreet’s side carries the hopes of a generation determined to turn near-misses into history-making triumph on home soil.
14:04 (IST) Sep 30
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Sri Lanka’s home advantage
Tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka, led by veteran Chamari Athapaththu, return to the World Cup after missing 2022.
Their trump card is 20-year-old all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga, who stunned South Africa with a match-winning 5/43 in a recent Tri-Nation series.
With five league matches at home in Colombo, including the marquee India clash on October 5, Sri Lanka will bank on local conditions and passionate crowds to punch above their weight.
If Athapaththu fires alongside their emerging stars, they could upset higher-ranked teams and push for a semifinal berth, adding extra intrigue to the tournament’s early weeks.
14:03 (IST) Sep 30
Women's World Cup Live Score: Bowling boost and concerns
The return of pacer Renuka Singh is a welcome boost, but India’s pace unit remains inexperienced.
Youngster Kranti Goud impressed with a six-wicket haul in England, joining elite company alongside Bumrah and Kuldeep. Yet, aside from Renuka, India’s pacers have limited exposure, and recent games saw opponents post 300-plus totals.
Injuries also loom, with Arundhati Reddy stretchered off during a warm-up and Amanjot Kaur nursing a scare.
The spin attack, led by Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, and Sneh Rana, is well-suited to home conditions, though flat decks could reduce effectiveness. Depth and composure under pressure remain India’s biggest test.
14:03 (IST) Sep 30
IND W vs SL W Live Score: Form factor and batting depth
India enter with confidence after series wins over England and strong showings against Australia.
Smriti Mandhana, in peak form, anchors the top order, averaging 66 this year with four centuries. Young opener Pratika Rawal has added stability, compensating for Shafali Varma’s absence.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, known for big-match temperament, brings experience, while Jemimah Rodrigues’ return from injury strengthens the middle order.
With Richa Ghosh, Harleen Deol, and Deepti Sharma adding firepower, India boast a batting lineup capable of chasing mammoth targets, as shown during their near-record chase of 413 against Australia in New Delhi earlier this year.
14:02 (IST) Sep 30
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: India eye maiden ICC glory at home
With home advantage and strong recent form, India’s women’s cricket team will look to break a 47-year jinx when they begin their ODI World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka today.
Ranked world No.3, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side hopes to turn familiarity with conditions into a decisive advantage.
The 13th edition of the tournament returns to India after 12 years, promising high stakes and record prize money.
Eight top-ranked nations will fight for glory in 28 league games across India and Colombo, with USD 13.88 million on offer—four times the previous edition and higher than the men’s 2023 World Cup.
India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: India opened their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign with a convincing 59-run victory over Sri Lanka in a rain-affected match in Guwahati on Tuesday. The encounter, reduced to 47 overs per side due to rain interruptions, saw India post 269/8, thanks to a crucial 103-run partnership for the seventh wicket between Amanjot Kaur (57 off 56) and Deepti Sharma (53 off 53).
Sent in to bat, India struggled early as Sri Lanka’s Inoka Ranaweera claimed 4/46, reducing the hosts to 124/6. Amanjot and Deepti steadied the innings, adding vital runs under pressure to give India a defendable total. The pair showcased composure and maturity, navigating the difficult middle overs while handling tight bowling from the opposition.
Chasing a revised DLS target of 271, Sri Lanka could manage only 211 in 45.4 overs. Deepti Sharma starred with the ball, taking 3/54, while Sneh Rana (2/32) and Shree Charani (2/37) supported with crucial breakthroughs. Chamari Athapaththu top-scored for the visitors with 43, and Nilakshika Silva added 35.
India’s victory highlighted the team’s depth and ability to recover from early setbacks, with both batters and bowlers contributing at key moments. The win sets a positive tone for India’s World Cup campaign, showcasing their resilience and teamwork in challenging, rain-affected conditions.