India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in Women's World Cup opener in Guwahati
India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs (DLS method) in the opening match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 at Guwahati on 30 September 2025, with Deepti Sharma scoring 53 and taking 3 for 54.
Summary
India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs under the DLS method in the opening match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on 30 September 2025. Sent in to bat, India slipped to 124 for 6 before Deepti Sharma (53) and Amanjot Kaur (57) added 103 for the seventh wicket, lifting India to 269 for 8 in a rain-shortened 47 overs. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 211 in 45.4 overs, with Deepti taking 3 for 54. Inoka Ranaweera took 4 for 46 for Sri Lanka. India and Sri Lanka are co-hosts of the tournament.
Key facts
- Match
- ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 – opener, 30 Sep
- Venue
- Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Scores
- India 269/8 (47 ov) beat Sri Lanka 211 (45.4 ov)
- Margin
- 59 runs (DLS)
- Star
- Deepti Sharma – 53 and 3/54
- Key stand
- Deepti–Amanjot 103 for 7th wicket from 124/6
- Hosts
- India and Sri Lanka
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which city hosted the opening match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 on 30 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Guwahati
The opener between India and Sri Lanka was played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
By what margin did India beat Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 59 runs (DLS method)
India won by 59 runs under the DLS method after scoring 269/8 in 47 overs; Sri Lanka made 211.
Consider the following statements about the India vs Sri Lanka opener of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025: 1. Deepti Sharma scored 53 and took 3 for 54. 2. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field.