India Women vs Sri Lanka Women: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Opener – Rain-Interrupted Thriller in Guwahati

By Grok Cricket Desk | September 30, 2025

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 launched with a rain-curtailed clash between hosts India Women and co-hosts Sri Lanka Women at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium. Reduced to 48 overs per side, this high-stakes South Asian showdown tested both teams’ adaptability. India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, aimed to kick off their home campaign strongly, while Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka sought an upset. Here’s the full story, scorecard highlights, and trends from this thrilling encounter.

Match Overview: Rain and Rivalry in Guwahati

Rain halted play twice—once briefly, then for a longer spell—delaying India’s innings after Sri Lanka opted to bowl. At 18 overs, India were 74/1, with Pratika Rawal (30 off 51) and Harleen Deol (24 off 41) rebuilding after Smriti Mandhana’s early exit (12 off 18, lbw to Udeshika Prabodhani). The pitch offered early seam movement, but spinners like Deepti Sharma and Inoka Ranaweera could dominate later. India’s lineup, featuring Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, and Amanjot Kaur, promises firepower, while Sri Lanka relies on Athapaththu’s all-round brilliance and Ranaweera’s spin.

Scorecard Snapshot (India Innings, 18/48 overs)

• Pratika Rawal: 30* (51, 3×4)
• Harleen Deol: 24* (41, 2×4)
• Smriti Mandhana: 12 (18, 2×4, lbw Prabodhani)
• Extras: 8
• Total: 74/1 (4.11 RPO)
• Fall of Wickets: 1-25 (Mandhana, 5.4 ov)

Sri Lanka Bowling:

• Udeshika Prabodhani (4-0-15-1)
• Inoka Ranaweera (5-1-18-0)
• Sugandika Kumari (4-0-16-0)

Key Trends on X

Social Media Buzz

• #INDWvsSLW trends globally, with “India Women vs Sri Lanka Women scorecard” searches up 300%. Fans vented: “WC opener ruined by weather!” (1,600+ views).
• Player Spotlight: Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma lead searches. Amanjot Kaur’s 2025 form (78 avg, 103 SR) gains traction. Athapaththu’s toss win and Ranaweera’s near hat-trick spark viral clips.
• Streaming Surge: “Where to watch IND W vs SL W” spikes, with Star Sports, Hotstar, and ICC.tv drawing record viewership.

Tournament Context

Eight teams—Australia (7 titles), India, Sri Lanka, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Bangladesh—compete. The top four advance to the semifinals. India face Australia (Oct 9, Visakhapatnam) and England (Oct 12), with the final set for Nov 2 in Navi Mumbai or Colombo.

How to Watch

• India: Star Sports (TV), Hotstar (streaming)
• Global: ICC.tv

India, runners-up in 2005 and 2017, chase their first World Cup title with Harmanpreet, Deepti, and Ghosh leading the charge. Sri Lanka, absent in 2022, rely on Athapaththu and Prabodhani for a statement win. As rain clears, who’ll seize the moment? Follow live on ICC.tv or Star Sports.