India Secure 59-Run DLS Victory Over Sri Lanka in Women's World Cup Opener

India secured a 59-run victory over Sri Lanka in their ICC Women's World Cup 2025 opener in Guwahati, with the match shortened by rain and the target revised via the DLS method. India faced early struggles, slipping to 124/6, but a resilient 103-run partnership between Deepti Sharma and debutant Amanjot Kaur propelled the team to a competitive 269/8. Deepti Sharma showcased her all-round skills by scoring a composed half-century and taking a crucial three-wicket haul, effectively leading India's bowling attack, which also featured key contributions from young bowlers Kranti Goud, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, and Shree Charani. Sri Lanka's innings was led by skipper Chamari Athapaththu, who scored 43 runs before her dismissal shifted the momentum, leading to Sri Lanka being bowled out for 211. Despite strong individual performances, Sri Lanka's missed opportunities and fielding lapses allowed India to capitalize and dominate the match. The victory highlighted India's depth and resilience, especially in the absence of senior pacer Renuka Singh, setting a positive tone for their World Cup campaign.