The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 kicks off on September 30, with hosts India taking on co-hosts Sri Lanka in the opening encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The much-awaited clash begins at 3:00 PM IST, setting the tone for an exciting tournament ahead.
India enters the campaign on the back of a hard-fought ODI series against Australia, where despite a 1-2 loss, they showcased resilience against the reigning champions. Their warm-up matches reflected mixed outcomes—a crushing 152-run defeat to England was followed by a spirited chase against New Zealand, which they won by four wickets, giving them a timely boost before the curtain-raiser.
Sri Lanka’s preparations, meanwhile, have been less than ideal. Their first warm-up against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain, and in their second, they suffered a narrow one-run loss to Bangladesh, raising concerns over consistency ahead of the marquee clash.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 35
- India Women Wins – 31
- Sri Lanka Women Wins – 3
India holds a dominant record in this rivalry, having secured 31 wins in 35 matches. In 2025 alone, the two sides have met thrice—India claimed convincing victories by nine wickets and 97 runs, while Sri Lanka managed a memorable three-wicket triumph.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Goud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Uma Chetry (WK), Sneh Rana
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya
Where to Watch 1st Match – India Women vs Sri Lanka Women?
Fans in India can catch the action live on Star Sports. For online viewers, Jio Hotstar will provide free live streaming via its app and website, accessible on mobile devices, tablets, and Smart TVs.
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
Australia – Exclusive coverage on Prime Video (Amazon)
Bangladesh – Telecast on Nagorik TV and T Sports; live streaming via Toffee
Pakistan – Broadcast on PTV Sports and Ten Sports; streaming on Myco and Tamasha
Caribbean – Live action on ESPN Caribbean, with streaming through ESPN Play Caribbean
New Zealand – Full coverage via Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3, Sky Go, and Sky Sport Now
UK & Ireland – Matches available on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event; streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV
USA & Canada – Coverage through Willow TV and Willow Xtra; digital streaming on Cricbuzz
Sub-Saharan Africa – Broadcast by SuperSport Cricket, with access on DStv and the SuperSport app
Middle East & North Africa (MENA) – Matches on CricLife Max (via E &); streaming on StarzPlay and StarzON
Papua New Guinea – Streaming on icc.tv and TV coverage on TVWAN Action
Schedule:
India Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
30 Sept: vs Sri Lanka – Guwahati
5 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo
9 Oct: vs South Africa – Vizag
12 Oct: vs Australia – Vizag
19 Oct: vs England – Indore
23 Oct: vs New Zealand – Navi Mumbai
26 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai
Sri Lanka Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
30 Sept: vs India – Guwahati
4 Oct: vs Australia – Colombo
11 Oct: vs England – Colombo
14 Oct: vs New Zealand – Colombo
17 Oct: vs South Africa – Colombo
20 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai
24 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo
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