India vs Sri Lanka Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: India Begin Campaign with a 59-Run Win

The India Women’s cricket team started their ODI World Cup 2025 journey with a thrilling 59-run victory over Sri Lanka (DLS method) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Despite early struggles, India showed composure and strength, powered by brilliant performances from Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, and Sneh Rana.

India’s Innings: From Collapse to Comeback

Batting first, India faced a challenging moment when they lost four quick wickets in just a few overs, putting pressure on the middle order. However, the team’s batting depth shone through.

Deepti Sharma (53 runs, 3 fours) played a crucial all-round role.
Amanjot Kaur (57 runs, 56 balls) marked her maiden ODI fifty on debut, stitching a 103-run partnership with Deepti to rescue India’s innings.
Sneh Rana (28 off 15 balls)* finished the innings in explosive style, adding valuable runs in the final overs.

India ended with a strong total of 269/8 in 47 overs, as the match was reduced due to rain interruptions.

Sri Lanka’s Chase: Athapaththu’s Effort Falls Short

Sri Lanka’s hopes depended heavily on their captain Chamari Athapaththu, who scored a quick 43 runs (47 balls, 4 fours, 3 sixes). However, her dismissal by Deepti Sharma’s perfect yorker turned the game in India’s favor.

The Indian bowlers kept Sri Lanka under pressure throughout, eventually bowling them out for 211 runs, sealing a comfortable win.

Star Performers of the Match

⭐ Deepti Sharma: 53 runs + 3 wickets
⭐ Amanjot Kaur: 57 runs on World Cup debut
⭐ Sneh Rana: Quickfire 28* and key bowling support

Why This Win Matters

This victory is significant for India as it came despite the rare failure of Smriti Mandhana, their most reliable batter. It highlights the team’s batting depth and the balance between batting and bowling units. For Harmanpreet Kaur’s side, this win boosts confidence and builds strong momentum for the rest of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.

Conclusion

The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match was a perfect start for the Women in Blue. With all-round brilliance from Deepti Sharma, a dream debut for Amanjot Kaur, and explosive finishing by Sneh Rana, India proved they are ready to be strong contenders in the tournament.