The Indian women’s cricket team made a strong start in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 by defeating Sri Lanka by 59 runs in their opening match. The game was played with great energy, and Indian players showed both skill and confidence.
Batting first, India scored a solid total, thanks to Amnajot Kaur’s brilliant half-century. Her steady innings gave the team stability and helped build a competitive score. Deepti Sharma also played an important role, contributing useful runs with the bat.
In the second innings, Deepti Sharma turned the game completely with her all-round performance. She bowled with great accuracy, picking up key wickets and not allowing Sri Lanka to settle. The Indian bowlers kept pressure throughout, and the fielding support was excellent as well.
Sri Lanka tried to fight back but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. In the end, they fell short by 59 runs.
This victory gives India an early advantage in the tournament and boosts the team’s confidence. With strong batting from Amnajot and all-round brilliance from Deepti, the Indian women’s team has shown that they are serious contenders for the World Cup title this year.
