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.
20:59 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs8.2
Score44 - 1

Kranti Gaud to Harshitha Samarawickrama, Full and at 108.3 kph, around off, Harshitha Samarawickrama eases the drive with a high elbow to short cover.

20:59 (IST) Sep 30

A bit of relief for the Indians! Sneh Rana has come back to the outfield after receiving some stretching. She could bowl in a bit from here.

20:59 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs8.1
Score44 - 1

Kranti Gaud to Harshitha Samarawickrama, On a good length, on off, Harshitha defends it off the front foot.

20:58 (IST) Sep 30
Score after 8 overs 44 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
404041
  • Harshitha Samarawickrama 13 (8)
  • Chamari Athapaththu 13 (20)
Amanjot Kaur4-0-26-0
1
Overs7.6
Score44 - 1

Amanjot Kaur to Harshitha Samarawickrama, Slanting into the pads, on a nagging length, turned away through square leg for one. A productive over for Sri Lanka. 13 runs off it.

20:57 (IST) Sep 30
4
Overs7.5
Score43 - 1

Amanjot Kaur to Harshitha Samarawickrama, FOUR! Easy pickings! Amanjot continues to struggle with her lines. This is down leg and on a back of a length. Harshitha gets inside the line and helps it fine of the fielder at deep backward square leg for the third boundary of the over.

20:57 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs7.4
Score39 - 1

Amanjot Kaur to Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaur hurls it full again, on off, Harshitha taps it to cover.

20:56 (IST) Sep 30
4
Overs7.3
Score39 - 1

Amanjot Kaur to Harshitha Samarawickrama, FOUR! Nothing streaky about this one! All class from Samarawickrama. Fuller and outside off, Harshitha is standing outside the crease and just eases herself into the drive. Bisects the two diving fielders, one at extra cover and the other at mid off, to pick up a boundary.

20:55 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs7.2
Score35 - 1

Amanjot Kaur to Harshitha Samarawickrama, On middle and leg, on a length, Samarawickrama stabs it down on the leg side.

20:55 (IST) Sep 30

Oh, Sneh Rana has been seen down on the ground beside the boundary cushions. The physio was attending here, and this could be cramps. India will be hopeful that it isn't something big as they need her bowling.

20:54 (IST) Sep 30
4
Overs7.1
Score35 - 1

Amanjot Kaur to Harshitha Samarawickrama, FOUR! Off the edge! On a good length, Samarawickrama sees the width on offer and tries to cash in. Goes for the drive away from her body and gets an outside edge that beats short third to her right for a boundary.

20:53 (IST) Sep 30
Score after 7 overs 31 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
0400(W)01(1LB)
  • Harshitha Samarawickrama 0 (2)
  • Chamari Athapaththu 13 (20)
Kranti Gaud4-0-16-1
1lb
Overs6.6
Score31 - 1

Kranti Gaud to Harshitha Samarawickrama, Half a shout for LBW, but that seems to have pitched outside the line. Kranti Gaud looks interested, but Richa Ghosh does not show much interest, and the Indian skipper decides against the review. On a back of a length, on the pads, Samarawickrama is beaten on the flick and a leg bye is taken as the ball goes off the pads towards square leg.

20:53 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs6.5
Score30 - 1

Kranti Gaud to Harshitha Samarawickrama, On a good length, on off, Harshitha defends solidly.

20:52 (IST) Sep 30

Harshitha Samarawickrama walks in at 3.

20:51 (IST) Sep 30
W
Overs6.4
Score30 - 1

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, OUT! TIMBER! Kranti Gaud has her maiden wicket in the World Cup cricket! A wobble seam delivery from Gaud, on a good length, honing in on the off stump. Hasini Perera gets down on a knee and swipes across the line to go through the leg side. The ball skids through and does not rise as much as Perera expected. Sneaks under the blade and crashes into the off pole.

20:50 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs6.3
Score30 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, At the stumps, Perera pushes this full ball to mid on.

20:50 (IST) Sep 30
4
Overs6.2
Score30 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, FOUR! Not quite from the middle of the bat, but Hasini Perera will take it! Pushed across the left-hander, on a length, Perera bends and swings hard to go through the off side. Gets a thickish outside edge that sails well over the leaping backward point fielder for a boundary.

20:49 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs6.1
Score26 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, Goes nice and full, on the off stump, Hasini taps it to cover.

20:48 (IST) Sep 30
Score after 6 overs 26 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
210000
  • Chamari Athapaththu 13 (20)
  • Hasini Perera 10 (16)
Amanjot Kaur3-0-13-0
0
Overs5.6
Score26 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, On a short of a length, on off, Chamari punches it to cover-point.

20:47 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs5.5
Score26 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Play and a miss! In the corridor, on off, on a short of a length. Chamari has a tentative push away from her body and is beaten on the outer edge. Harmanpreet Kaur at mid on seems to have heard something, but that is not the case with those behind the bat.

20:47 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs5.4
Score26 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Even fuller and the line is around off, Chamari knocks it to mid off.

20:46 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs5.3
Score26 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Tailing back in late, on middle and on a length, Chamari Athapaththu brings her bat out in front of the front pad to defend. Gets beaten on the inside edge and is rapped on the front pad. Going down leg comfortably.

20:46 (IST) Sep 30
1
Overs5.2
Score26 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Hasini Perera, Straying at the hips, on a back of a length, Hasini clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

20:45 (IST) Sep 30
2
Overs5.1
Score25 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Hasini Perera, A half-volley, around off, Hasini lets the ball come to her and eases the drive between cover and point. The substitute fielder, Radha Yadav, gives it a chase and hauls it in. Two runs taken.

20:43 (IST) Sep 30
Score after 5 overs 23 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
100006
  • Chamari Athapaththu 13 (16)
  • Hasini Perera 7 (14)
Kranti Gaud3-0-12-0
6
Overs4.6
Score23 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Chamari Athapaththu, SIX! Up and over! Hasini Perera seems to have liked it more than her partner! Going across the left-hander, on a length, Chamari frees her arms and slices it beyond the deep point fence for the first six of the chase.

20:43 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs4.5
Score17 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Chamari Athapaththu, Moving back into the left-hander, on a length, attacking the stumps. Chamari keeps her bat close to the front pad and ekes out an inside edge onto the front pad.

20:42 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs4.4
Score17 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Chamari Athapaththu, Beaten! At 105.5 kph, going away off the deck, on a length, Chamari pokes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.

20:42 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs4.3
Score17 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Chamari Athapaththu, Fuller in length, on middle, Chamari goes hard on the drive but loses her shape and mistimes it to mid on.

20:41 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs4.2
Score17 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Chamari Athapaththu, Swing and a miss! On a hard length, outside off, Chamari Athapaththu flashes hard but fails to connect.

20:40 (IST) Sep 30
1
Overs4.1
Score17 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, Damage averted! A hint of movement back into the left-hander, on a length, on middle, Hasini presents a straight bat to defend, but the ball catches the inside edge and rolls to the left of deep backward square leg. The fielder in the deep has a few yards to cover, and there are two on offer, but Chamari slips while returning, and Perera is halfway through the run before retreating.

20:39 (IST) Sep 30
Score after 4 overs 16 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Chamari Athapaththu 7 (11)
  • Hasini Perera 6 (13)
Amanjot Kaur2-0-10-0
0
Overs3.6
Score16 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Gets the ball up in the blockhole, sneaking inside the tramline on off. Chamari Athapaththu tries to squeeze it out but misses.

20:39 (IST) Sep 30
1
Overs3.5
Score16 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Hasini Perera, Sliding onto the pads, on a length, Hasini flicks it away through square leg and crosses over.

20:38 (IST) Sep 30
1
Overs3.4
Score15 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Around off, on a length, carved away uppishly to deep backward point by Chamari for a single.

20:38 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs3.3
Score14 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Full in length, on middle, firmly drive between extra cover and mid off by the Sri Lankan skipper. Jemimah Rodrigues dives to her left at extra cover but the ball evades her. Smriti Mandhana dives to her right at mid off and manages to cut it off.

20:37 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs3.2
Score14 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, In the channel on off, on a length, Chamari Athapaththu extends her hands into the drive but mistimes it off the bottom half to cover.

20:37 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs3.1
Score14 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Angled in from around the wicket, on a length, on middle, Chamari blocks it out.

20:36 (IST) Sep 30
Score after 3 overs 14 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
000040
  • Hasini Perera 5 (12)
  • Chamari Athapaththu 6 (6)
Kranti Gaud2-0-5-0
0
Overs2.6
Score14 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, Very full, on middle, Hasini Perera jams it out in front of mid-wicket.

20:35 (IST) Sep 30
4
Overs2.5
Score14 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, FOUR! Gets it through! Width on offer by Kranti, on a length. Hasini frees her arms and slaps it to the right of the diving backward point fielder for a four.

20:35 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs2.4
Score10 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, At 106.7 kph, full and on off, Perera clears the front leg and has a hack across the line. The ball moves inward a bit in the air and catches the inside edge before trickling past the leg stump.

20:34 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs2.3
Score10 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, Fuller and leaving the left-hander, Hasini walks across and pushes at the ball with hard hands. Gets it off the outer half of the bat towards backward point.

20:34 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs2.2
Score10 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, On top of off, on a back of a length, Hasini Perera stands tall and defends.

20:33 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs2.1
Score10 - 0

Kranti Gaud to Hasini Perera, Angled away, on a length, Perera punches it to cover.

20:33 (IST) Sep 30
Score after 2 overs 10 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
1(1WD)0041(1WD)011
  • Hasini Perera 1 (6)
  • Chamari Athapaththu 6 (6)
Amanjot Kaur1-0-8-0
1
Overs1.6
Score10 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Hasini Perera, On a back of a length, on middle, Hasini nudges it to mid-wicket.

20:32 (IST) Sep 30
1
Overs1.5
Score9 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Needless throw, and the Indian skipper is not happy at all! On the off pole, on a length, Chamari guides it to the right of backward point. Hasini wants a single but is sent back by her captain. Perera gets home, but Pratika Rawal picks the ball up and knocks the stumps down at the bowling end. The ball deflects away wide of mid-wicket for an overthrow.

20:31 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs1.4
Score8 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Better from Amanjot! On a good length, angled in on the off stump, Chamari pushes it to mid off.

20:30 (IST) Sep 30
1wd
Overs1.4
Score8 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Wide! Sprayed down leg by Amanjot, Chamari fails to lay any bat on the tickle.

20:30 (IST) Sep 30
4
Overs1.3
Score7 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, FOUR! Flayed away! Kaur errs in line, near the tramline on off, on a length. Chamari Athapaththu frees her arms and carves it behind square on the off side. Clears the in-field and picks up a boundary as there is no deep third in place.

20:29 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs1.2
Score3 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Curling back in, very full, on middle. Chamari gets her bat down to keep it out on the off side.

20:29 (IST) Sep 30
0
Overs1.1
Score3 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Rapped on the pads, but that is going down leg! Tailing back into the left-hander, on a good length, on middle, Chamari Athapaththu presents a straight bat for the block but plays down the wrong line due to the sharp movement. Gets rapped on the front pad, and the Indians go up in unison, but the appeal is turned down.

20:28 (IST) Sep 30
1wd
Overs1.1
Score3 - 0

Amanjot Kaur to Chamari Athapaththu, Wide! Amanjot starts from around the wicket and goes a bit wide on the crease. The ball keeps sliding down leg, and the keeper, Richa Ghosh, flings herself to her right to make the stop. Ghosh feels a bit of jarring in the neck.

20:27 (IST) Sep 30

Amanjot Kaur will bowl from the other end.

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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.

Playing XIs

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera

India: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Goud, Shree Charani