Deepti Sharma shines with bat and ball in India’s 59-run win
Ranaweera’s triple strike rattles India before Amanjot-Deepti rescue
Indian spinners dominate to seal a strong World Cup opener
India Women Vs Sri Lanka Women Match Report
India Women were put in to bat under overcast skies after Sri Lanka opted to bowl first, and their innings had a rocky beginning with Smriti Mandhana falling early to Udeshika Prabodhani. Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol steadied the ship, but the real momentum came from Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues, who counterattacked against the Lankan spinners. However, Inoka Ranaweera turned the match on its head with a stunning spell, removing Deol, Rodrigues, and Harmanpreet in a single over to reduce India to 122-5.
At that point, India looked in deep trouble, but Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma came to the rescue with a composed partnership. Amanjot played freely, striking timely boundaries, while Deepti rotated the strike and anchored the innings smartly. Their sensible batting lifted India to a competitive 271, with Amanjot’s aggression and Deepti’s stability proving decisive in reviving the innings.
In reply, Sri Lanka began strongly, with Chamari Athapaththu threatening to take the game away. She attacked the Indian pacers before Deepti Sharma once again provided the breakthrough, dismissing the dangerous skipper. From there, Sri Lanka’s innings lost momentum, as India’s spinners applied the squeeze. Ranaweera and Nilakshika Silva tried to fight back, but regular wickets from Deepti, Sneh Rana, Charani, and Amanjot meant Sri Lanka never quite built a lasting partnership.
Eventually, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 212, falling short by 59 runs. Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance – runs with the bat and three key wickets with the ball was the standout, while Amanjot’s dual contributions added crucial balance. Sneh Rana and Charani also impressed with their tight spell, ensuring India began their World Cup campaign with a strong statement of intent.
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IND-W Vs SL-W, ICC ODI Women's World Cup 2025: Playing XIs:
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
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
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IND-W Vs SL-W, ICC ODI Women's World Cup 2025: Captain Quotes:
Harmanpreet Kaur | India captain: We were looking to bowl as well. Looks (pitch) very good, hopefully we will put up a good score. Everyone is fit, we are going in with three spinners and two pacers. She (Smriti) has always been great for us, hopefully she continues to do well. Today is a great opportunity to play good cricket again.
Chamari Athapaththu | Sri Lanka captain: We are bowling first. I am pretty confident about my bowling unit so we are bowling first. It is a good batting track but there could be some dew later on. We are going with seven batters. The prep has been good. Next five games we are playing in Sri Lanka, I hope we can bring out our best in the comp.
IND-W Vs SL-W, ICC ODI Women's World Cup 2025: Live Streaming Info
Where to watch India Women vs Sri Lanka Women
The India and Sri Lanka match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network channels in India. The IND vs SL of the Women’s World Cup 2025 will also be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
