The ICC Women world cup 2025 was inaugurated in an exciting match between India Women vs Sri Lanka Women in the barsapara cricketing stadium, Guwahati, India. Strong all round shows, rain breaks and a full house featured the first day of the tournament. Having initially had a slippy start, India Women demonstrated their strengths and stamina and won against Sri Lanka Women by 59 runs with the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Not only was the batting revival of the lower middle Indian order evident in the match but also their control of the bowling that limited the Sri Lankan chase.
This report includes the live score updates, innings by innings, highlights of the match as well as the turning points of the high-voltage match.
Live Score Summary
| Team | Over’s | Score |
| Women India 47 over’s 269/8 | ||
| Sri Lanka Women | 45.4 over’s | 211 all out |
India had a 59 run victory (DLS method).
Innings Collapse and Comeback India
The beginning of the innings in India was a rough one. Their senior most team, with established players such as Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, failed against disciplined Sri Lankan bowling. By the 20th over India had already lost six of their wickets on a very cheap 124 and the pressure began piling up in front of a vociferous home crowd.
At this point Sri Lanka appeared in complete control. The left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera was picking up four key wickets and shredding the top and middle order of India. Her correct line and alteration drove India into the defensive play and wickets continued falling.
However, the situation proved to be otherwise with Amanjot Kaur (57) and Deepti Sharma (53) forming a 103-run partnership in the seventh wicket. This post changed the flow of the game. Amanjot was not afraid, changing strike and hitting boundary at the right moment whereas Deepti held the innings with calmness. Their alliance revived the hopes of India and gave the total a boost to more than 250.
Rain reduced the number of innings to 47 overs, however the lower-order fightback by India meant that it was a respectable figure of 269 to 8 that became a winning total.
Chase: Promise Fades Away in Sri Lanka
With an aim to start chasing a target through the DLS system, Sri Lanka started with an objective. Nowhere was Skipper Chamari Athapaththu safe and he bashed boundaries early on and kept the run rate alive. Her experience and aggressive stroke play was evidenced by a high score of 43 runs which was the highest score.
However, after the sacking of Athapaththu, the Sri Lanka batting line-up collapsed. Frequent wickets were obtained by the rashness of the shots, by the discipline of the bowling of the Indians, and by the pressure of the score board.
All rounder Deepti Sharma once again became a hero this time with the ball. She took 3 wickets with 54 runs, disrupting and never allowing Sri Lanka to stabilize in the partnerships. Sneh Rana and Shree Charani the two spinners helped her by taking two wickets each, strangling her in the middle overs.
The Sri Lanka team later on failed to reach the target of 211 all out in 45.4 overs.
Key Match Highlights
- Top order failure of India: India was in great distress at 124/6 before their comeback.
- Deepti Amanjot partnership: This 103-run partnership saved India and changed the tide.
- Ranaweera bowling masterpiece: Her 4 wicket performances was the highest performance by the Sri Lanka.
- Athapaththu cameo: A rapid 43 brought Sri Lanka hope, but they failed to get backing and it was their demise.
- Deepti Sharma overall performance: 53 off the bat and 3 off the ball- a real match winner.
- Lost catches: Sri Lanka did not field well and allowed the lower order in India additional lives that were expensive.
Player Performances
India Women
- Deepti Sharma 53 (3/54) Player of the Match.
- Amanjot Kaur -57 runs, saved India as it was about to collapse.
- Sneh Rana 2 wickets, very important middle overs control.
- Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur- did not bring out the best but were expected to improve in the subsequent matches.
- Sri Lanka Women
- Chamari Athapaththu -43 runs aggressive without long term support.
- Inoka Ranaweera -4 wickets, the best match bowler.
Other batters- did not turn starts into large scores which were a blow to the chase.
Analysis: Why India Won
The victory of India was reduced to stamina and equilibrium. The middle and lower order were mature though there was an early failure. The two-fold role played by Deepti Sharma kept India ahead. Besides, the bowling attack in India worked well and, in any case, Sri Lanka never formed dangerous alliances.
Conversely, the failure of Sri Lanka to capitalize on a promising opening and their failure to be fielders were also fatal. Although Ranaweera bowling had held them in the fight, they lost the game due to lack of batting strength and bad catching.
- Good beginning to India: The first match will make the morale and create the momentum of the tournament.
- The management of Deepti Sharma: As an all-rounder, she was a player with a massive role to play and this is what made her one of the most significant players to reckon with.
- The concerns of Sri Lanka: Batting problems and fielding mistakes are still severe weaknesses.
- Crowd support: The mass attendance in Guwahati was a record and this indicates the increasing popularity of women cricket in India.
Conclusion
The India Women vs Sri Lanka Women 2025 was an exciting start with all it needed, an initial drama, a breath-taking comeback, rain delay, and a professional finish. Their fighting spirit and depth was exhibited by the fact India was able to recover after a top-order collapse and turn the match around.
In the case of India, the shadow of Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur is a massive positive in the future. In the case of Sri Lanka, the genius of Ranaweera is the source of hope but the team needs to work on their batting alliances and fielding skills to remain competitive in this tournament.
The victory by 59 (DLS) provided India with a perfect beginning, and the spectators can look forward to even more high-energy acts in the course of the World Cup.
FAQ’S
Q1: Who won the India Women vs. Sri Lanka Women match in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
A: India Women won the match by 59 runs (DLS method)against Sri Lanka Women in the tournament opener.
Q2: Where was the India vs. Sri Lanka Women’s World Cup match played?
A: The match was played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India.
Q3: What was the final score of India Women in this match?
A: India scored 269/8 in 47 over’s (innings reduced due to rain).
Q4: What was the final score of Sri Lanka Women?
A: Sri Lanka was bowled out for 211 runs in 45.4 over’s.
