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INDW vs SLW, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Match 1: Preview, Pitch Report, Squads & Key Insights

ByShubham Singh

INDW vs SLW Women’s World Cup 2025 – Guwahati Set for History

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 kicks off in style with India Women vs Sri Lanka Women (INDW vs SLW) in Match 1 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. With Harmanpreet Kaur leading India’s charge for their maiden World Cup triumph and Chamari Athapaththu inspiring Sri Lanka to upset the odds, fans can expect a thrilling opener.

Match Details

  • Fixture: INDW vs SLW Women’s World Cup 2025, Match 1
  • Date & Time: September 30, 2025 | 3:00 PM Local / 09:30 AM GMT
  • Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Pitch & Weather Report (Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati)

Pitch Conditions

  • Batting-friendly surface with good bounce and carry in the Powerplay.
  • Stroke-makers will enjoy playing their shots.
  • Spinners are likely to play a key role in the second innings as the pitch slows.
  • Average first-innings score: 225 runs.

Bowling Outlook

  • Pacers may find a swing early on with the new ball.
  • Spinners like Deepti Sharma and Inoka Ranaweera could become match-changers later.

Weather Forecast

  • Cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms are predicted.
  • Humidity: Around 70%.
  • A chance of rain interruptions makes the toss crucial.

Where to Watch India vs Sri Lanka Live

Head-to-Head & Recent Form

  • Head-to-Head ODIs: India Women lead 31-4 over Sri Lanka Women.
  • India’s Warm-up Matches: Lost to England but bounced back against New Zealand.
  • Sri Lanka’s Warm-up Matches: Narrow loss vs Bangladesh, one match abandoned vs Pakistan.

INDW vs SLW Women’s World Cup 2025: Full Squads

India Women

Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (w), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Uma Chetry, Shree Charani

Sri Lanka Women

Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Anushka Sanjeewani (w), Kavisha Dilhari, Dewmi Vihanga, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera, Nilakshi de Silva, Sugandika Kumari, Imesha Dulani

Probable Playing XI

India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (w), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud

Sri Lanka Women: Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (w), Chamari Athapaththu (c), Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari

Key Players to Watch

India Women

  • Smriti Mandhana – India’s batting powerhouse at the top.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur – Captain leading with experience and intent.
  • Renuka Singh Thakur – Threat with the new ball.
  • Kranti Gaud – Emerging pace talent.

Sri Lanka Women

  • Chamari Athapaththu – Sri Lanka’s biggest match-winner.
  • Kavisha Dilhari – Key all-rounder for balance.
  • Inoka Ranaweera – Reliable spinner who can choke runs.

Match Prediction & Insights

INDW vs SLW Women’s World Cup 2025. India Women, with home advantage, depth, and experience, are strong favorites in this opener. Sri Lanka’s hopes hinge on Chamari Athapaththu’s performance and early breakthroughs from their bowlers. Expect a competitive but India-favored contest if conditions remain dry.

Prediction: India Women to win, but Sri Lanka can spring a surprise if Athapaththu fires with the bat

Related post: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Full Schedule

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