“India’s bowlers kept constant pressure, ensuring Sri Lanka could not build momentum.”
India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs in their opening match of the 2025 Women’s World Cup at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. India scored 269/8 in 47 overs. Sri Lanka were restricted to 211 all out in 45.4 overs.
Deepti Sharma was the standout performer for India. She scored 53 runs and took 3 crucial wickets for 54 runs. Amanjot Kaur added 57 runs, forming a vital 103-run partnership with Deepti Sharma. This partnership helped India set a challenging target. For Sri Lanka, Chamari Athapaththu top-scored with 43 runs. Inoka Ranaweera impressed with 4 wickets, including some key scalps in one over.
India’s bowlers put up a disciplined performance. They kept the Sri Lankan batters under pressure and prevented any big partnerships. Deepti Sharma’s all-round display was pivotal in securing the win.
The match set a new attendance record for women’s cricket in India, with 22,843 spectators at the stadium. This surpassed the previous record of 15,935.
With this strong start, India has begun their World Cup campaign on a high note. Their next match will be against Pakistan in Colombo. Fans will be hoping the team continues their dominant form throughout the tournament.