ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka sets new record

India Women defeated Sri Lanka Women by 59 runs via DLS method in opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 got off to a blockbuster start with co-hosts India and Sri Lanka clashing in the tournament opener on September 30, 2025. This match was played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

A heartfelt musical homage to the late Zubeen Garg, a renowned icon in Assam, kicked off the day. In front of an emotional home audience, acclaimed artists Papon, Joi Barua, and the esteemed Shillong Chamber Choir honored his legacy with moving performances of his most well-known pieces.

Before the game started, the Indian national anthem was performed by well-known Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal, while Nuwandhika Kumari sang the Sri Lankan national anthem.

Shreya Ghoshal made a comeback to the stage during the mid-innings break to play the official tournament anthem and a lively medley of her popular songs. This incredible start symbolizes a turning point for women’s sport in the nation, as well as the start of a tournament that promises not only fantastic cricket.

The BCCI also used the occasion to honor 16 former Indian women cricket players, including former captains Shanta Rangaswamy, Pramila Bhatt, Purnima Rau, Anjum Chopra, and Mithali Raj, as well as ICC Hall of Famers Diana Eduljee and Neetu David.

The India vs Sri Lanka game in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 brings record viewership

With a record-breaking turnout for the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati, the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 got underway. Nearly 23,000 spectators flocked to the ACA Stadium to take in an incredible display of cricket action, captivating live acts, and an electrifying musical homage to a local legend.

The opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 drew 22,843 spectators, the most ever for a group stage match at any ICC Women’s event. The previous record of 15,935 was set at the India vs Pakistan match at the Dubai International Stadium in 2024.

India Women recovered well from 124/6, thanks to half-centuries by Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur to put up 269/8 in 47 overs. Inoka Ranaweera took 4/46 in 9 overs for Sri Lanka.

In response, Sri Lanka could only manage 211 runs, with Chamari Athapaththu top-scoring with 43. For India, Deepti Sharma took 3/54, and Sneh Rana and Shree Charani took two wickets each, with the team winning the match by 59 runs via the DLS method.

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