The Indian women’s cricket team is all set to kick off its campaign in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a high-stakes opener against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
Ranked No. 3 globally, India enters the tournament with a powerful batting line-up and home advantage, aiming to clinch its maiden World Cup title.
Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the squad features seasoned players like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh, alongside rising star Pratika Rawal. On the bowling front, Renuka Singh’s return boosts the pace attack, while Deepti Sharma anchors a spin unit tailored for Indian conditions.
Sri Lanka, co-hosting five matches, will rely on veteran Chamari Athapaththu and young talent Dewmi Vihanga to challenge India’s dominance. The Guwahati pitch is expected to favor batters early on, with spinners likely to play a key role in the middle overs.
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.
