IND vs SL ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Match Preview: The India women’s cricket team will kick off its campaign for a first ICC World Cup title when it faces Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Playing at home and in good form, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team will aim for a strong start in the 13th edition of the tournament, which returns to India after 12 years.
India’s Strong Line-Up
Ranked No. 3 in the world, India will depend on opener Smriti Mandhana, who has been scoring consistently, along with young batter Pratika Rawal. Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh add strength and experience to the batting line-up. On the bowling side, Renuka Singh’s return strengthens the pace attack, while Deepti Sharma leads a spin attack well-suited to Indian conditions. Inexperience in parts of the bowling unit remains a small concern.
Sri Lanka’s Challenge
Sri Lanka, returning to the World Cup stage, will look to skipper Chamari Athapaththu and 20-year-old Dewmi Vihanga for key contributions. As co-hosts, with five matches at home, they will hope to challenge India and create upsets.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 India vs Sri Lanka: Pitch and Weather Report
The Guwahati pitch is likely to help batters. Early in the game, the ball bounces well, so both fast bowlers and batters can play their part. As the innings goes on, the pitch may change a little but won’t make batting too difficult. Spinners could play a role in the middle overs, especially if they bowl slowly and in the right areas.
Overall, India Women are likely to be slight favourites because of home advantage, good recent form, and strong batting depth. Sri Lanka will need to stay disciplined and try to put up a strong fight.
India vs Sri Lanka ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Probable Playing XI
India probable playing 11: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (w), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Shree Charani, and Kranti Goud.
Sri Lanka probable playing 11:Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (w), Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Nilakshi de Silva, Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, and Achini Kulasuriya.