Guwahati, Sept 30 (UNI) India Women put up a commanding total of 269 for 8 in 47 overs against Sri Lanka Women in the first match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, keeping their tournament ambitions on track.
However, the target has been revised to 271 as DLS method.
After Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl, India’s batswomen came under early pressure in rain-hit encounter. Smriti Mandhana fell cheaply for 8, trapped by Udeshika Prabodhani, but Pratika Rawal steadied the innings with a well-crafted 37, while Harleen Deol added a brisk 48 to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed 21 before Inoka Ranaweera struck again, but Deepti Sharma (53) and Amanjot Kaur (57) kept India on course, ensuring momentum was maintained. Sneh Rana remained unbeaten on 28, helping India post a competitive total.
Wickets came at regular intervals, but India’s lineup refused to collapse. Ranaweera emerged as the main threat, claiming four wickets, while Prabodhani chipped in with two. Chamari Athapaththu and Achini Kulasuriya struck once each, keeping the run rate in check. India also benefited from 15 extras, including nine wides and a no-ball.
The innings saw the following key moments: India lost Mandhana early at 14, Rawal at 81, Harleen at 120, and Harmanpreet at 121. Deepti Sharma’s dismissal at 269 marked the end of India’s innings.
The bowlers’ figures reflected Sri Lanka’s fightback: Inoka Ranaweera 9-0-46-4, Udeshika Prabodhani 10-1-52-2, Achini Kulasuriya 8-0-42-1, Chamari Athapaththu 3-0-24-1, Sugandika Kumari 9-0-46-0, Kavisha Dilhari 8-0-51-0.
India’s total gives Sri Lanka Women a challenging target as they begin their chase after the innings break. With contributions from top and middle-order batswomen, India has sent a clear signal — they are ready to contest every wicket, every run, and every over in this World Cup.
