Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, IND vs SL: Preview, stats, and more
**Women’s World Cup 2025: India Face Sri Lanka in Opener**
*By Parth Dhall | Sep 29, 2025, 04:48 PM*
The opening match of the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup will see India take on Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Despite recently losing the WODI series against Australia at home, India has showcased a strong performance throughout the year. The Indian side will be led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana serving as her deputy. On the other hand, Chamari Athapaththu will lead a formidable Sri Lankan team.
### Match Details and Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch. Early movement favors the pacers, while spinners tend to come into play as the game progresses. Although the stadium features 10 pitches, it has hosted only three international matches (WT20Is), all back in 2019.
Fans in India can watch the Women’s World Cup live on the Star Sports Network. Additionally, live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
### Head-to-Head Record
India holds a dominant head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in WODIs, leading 31-3. In their last six matches, India has edged out Sri Lanka five times, reinforcing their superiority in this rivalry.
### Squad Information
**India Women’s Squad**
– Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
– Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain)
– Pratika Rawal
– Harleen Deol
– Jemimah Rodrigues
– Richa Ghosh
– Uma Chetry
– Renuka Singh Thakur
– Deepti Sharma
– Sneh Rana
– Sree Charani
– Radha Yadav
– Amanjot Kaur
– Arundhati Reddy
– Kranti Gaud
**Reserves:** Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare
**Sri Lanka Women’s Squad**
– Chamari Athapaththu (Captain)
– Hasini Perera
– Vishmi Gunarathne
– Harshitha Samarawickrama
– Kaveesha Dilhari
– Nilakshika Silva
– Anushka Sanjeewani
– Imesha Dulani
– Dewmi Vihanga
– Piumi Wathsala
– Inoka Ranaweera
– Sugandika Dasanayaka
– Udeshika Prabodani
– Malki Madara
– Achini Kulasooriya
**Reserve:** Inoshi Fernando
### Players to Watch
India boasts some of the most accomplished players in Women’s World Cup history. Former captain Mithali Raj remains India’s highest run-scorer in World Cups with 1,321 runs at an average of 47.17. Current captain Harmanpreet Kaur has also made her mark with 876 runs at an average of 51.52. On the bowling front, Jhulan Goswami holds the record for the most wickets in Women’s World Cup history.
For Sri Lanka, Chamari Athapaththu is a key player with a World Cup batting average of 39.15. Harshitha Samarawickrama has been in good form this year, scoring 336 runs at an average of 48 in eight ODIs.
### India’s Women’s World Cup Journey
Though India Women have yet to claim a World Cup title, they have come close twice, finishing as runners-up in 2005 and 2017. They fell to Australia and England in the finals of those editions, respectively. The team also reached the semi-finals in 1997 and 2000 and secured a commendable third-place finish in 2009, during a tournament that did not include semi-final rounds.
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The stage is set for an exciting start to the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup as India and Sri Lanka gear up to clash in Guwahati. Fans can look forward to a competitive and thrilling contest between two talented sides.
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