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The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will start with the clash between India Women and Sri Lanka Women. This opening clash will take place on September 30, 2025, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India. The match will start at 3:00 PM.
India Women, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, are co-hosting the tournament along with Sri Lanka. Both teams will look to start their campaign with a win to get 2 crucial points. Get the match prediction, pitch and weather report, and odds for the first match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
India-W vs Sri Lanka-W 1st Match: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | INW vs SLW, 1st Match |
| Date | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
India-W vs Sri Lanka-W Squad For 1st Match
Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian side for the 1st time. Smriti Mandhana will be the vice-captain. On the other hand, Chamari Athapaththu will be the skipper of the Sri Lankan women’s team.
India Women Squad:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.
Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare
Sri Lanka Women Squad:
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya.
Reserve: Inoshi Fernando
Pitch Report Of Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Barsapara Cricket Stadium will host this match, where batters will enjoy batting throughout the game.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly with good bounce and pace; assists stroke play due to short boundary, but can slow down in later overs. |
| Batting Assistance | High-scoring stadium; batsmen get value for their shots throughout the game. |
| Bowling Assistance | Pacers get some help early in powerplay overs, especially under lights; spinners become effective as the pitch slows down. |
| Ground Dimension | Straight boundary: 65m; square boundary: 68m; short boundaries support attacking play. |
| ODI First Innings Score | The average score of the 1st inning is 250, and the lowest score defended here has been 276. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Chasing teams win here. Captains often bowl first to assess the pitch and leverage the dew advantage in the 2nd inning. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | A hot atmosphere around 35°C may cause dehydration |
| Weather | Scattered thunderstorms, good visibility for play |
| Precipitation | 35% rain chances won’t affect the match entertainment |
| Humidity | Moderate 66%, comfortable for playing conditions |
| Wind | Breezy 8 km/h. |
India-W vs Sri Lanka-W Head-to-Head In ODIs
India-W and Sri Lana-W have faced each other 35 times in ODIs. India-W has dominated with 31 wins. Sri Lanka-W could manage to win only 3 games.
| Total Matches Played | 35 |
| India Won | 31 |
| Pakistan Won | 3 |
| No Result | 1 |
Winning and Toss Odds For India-W vs Sri Lanka-W 1st Match
If we look at their head-to-head records, India-W is the favourite to win. Hence, betting platforms are providing lesser returns, while Sri Lanka-W has higher odds due to their lesser chances of winning the game. Get the match and toss odds for the 1st match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
| Platform | India Win Odds | Sri Lanka Win Odds | Toss Odds (India) | Toss Odds (Sri Lanka) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stake | 1.18 | 4.5 | 1.85 | 2 | Balanced odds on win & toss |
| 1xBet | 1.17 | 4.65 | 1.87 | 2.04 | Best overall for win odds |
| 4rabet | 1.15 | 4.7 | 1.84 | 2.03 | Best for Sri Lanka win odds |
| BetVibe | 1.14 | 4.6 | 1.83 | 1.99 | Suitable & competitive toss odds |
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Key Players To Watch
India Women’s openers are in great form, we can expect them to continue their form to start the campaign with a win. Here are the key players who can contribute to their team’s win.
| Players | T20I Career Stats |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (IND-W) | 4888 runs in 108 matches with 13 centuries and 32 half-centuries. 300 runs against Australia Women in the recent series |
| Deepti Sharma (IND-W) | India’s best all-rounder, 2524 runs and 140 wickets in 112 matches. |
| Pratika Rawal (IND-w) | India’s next-gen superstar opener, 802 runs in 17 ODI games with an average of 50.12. |
| Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W) | 3877 runs in 115 matches with an average of 35.24. |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama (SL-W) | 1075 runs in 41 games with an average of 30.71. |
| Inoka Ranaweera (SL-W) | 80 wickets in 80 matches with an economy of 4.54. |
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