Last Updated: March 21, 2026
India’s Women in Blue kicked off their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant yet nail-biting 59-run victory (DLS method) over Sri Lanka Women at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The India women’s national cricket team vs Sri Lanka women match scorecard tells the story of a rollercoaster match — India crashed to 124/6 before Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma stitched a match-saving 103-run partnership to rescue their side and post 269/8. Sri Lanka, chasing a DLS-revised target of 271, fell 59 runs short, bowled out for 211 in 45.4 overs. A record crowd of 22,843 — the highest ever for a group stage fixture at any ICC Women’s event — witnessed every heart-stopping moment.
Quick Match Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match Type | Women’s ODI (50 overs) |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Teams | India Women vs Sri Lanka Women |
| Date | September 30, 2025 (Day/Night) |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India |
| Toss | Sri Lanka Women — elected to field |
| Result | India Women won by 59 runs (DLS method) |
| Player of the Match | Deepti Sharma (53 runs + 3/54) |
| Attendance | 22,843 (ICC Women’s group stage record) |
Full Match Scorecard
India Women – 1st Innings: 269/8 (47 Overs)
(Match reduced to 47 overs per side due to two rain interruptions)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal | c Gunaratne b Ranaweera | 37 | 59 | 3 | 1 | 62.71 |
| Smriti Mandhana | c Gunaratne b Prabodhani | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Harleen Deol | c Dilhari b Ranaweera | 48 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | c Sanjeewani b Ranaweera | 21 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 110.53 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | b Ranaweera | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Deepti Sharma | c Dasanayaka b Kulasuriya | 53 | 53 | 3 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | c Prabodhani b Athapaththu | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Amanjot Kaur | c Gunaratne b Prabodhani | 57 | 56 | 5 | 1 | 101.79 |
| Sneh Rana | not out | 28 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 186.67 |
| Kranti Gaud | did not bat | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sree Charani | did not bat | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | 5lb, 1nb, 9w | 15 | ||||
| TOTAL | 269/8 (47 overs) |
Fall of Wickets:
- 14-1 (Mandhana, 3.2 ov)
- 81-2 (Rawal, 19.2 ov)
- 120-3 (Deol, 25.1 ov)
- 120-4 (Rodrigues, 25.2 ov)
- 121-5 (Harmanpreet, 25.5 ov)
- 124-6 (Ghosh, 26.6 ov)
- 227-7 (Amanjot, 43.3 ov)
- 269-8 (Deepti, 46.6 ov)
Sri Lanka Women – Bowling:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inoka Ranaweera | 9 | 0 | 46 | 4 | 5.11 |
| Udeshika Prabodhani | 10 | 1 | 55 | 2 | 5.50 |
| Achini Kulasuriya | 8 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 5.25 |
| Chamari Athapaththu | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Sugandika Dasanayaka | 9 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 5.11 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | 8 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 6.37 |
Sri Lanka Women – 1st Innings: 211/10 (45.4 Overs)
(DLS Revised Target: 271)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasini Perera | b Gaud | 14 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Chamari Athapaththu (c) | b Deepti | 43 | 47 | 4 | 3 | 91.49 |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | lbw b Sree Charani | 29 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 64.44 |
| Vishmi Gunaratne | lbw b Amanjot | 11 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 39.29 |
| Kavisha Dilhari | c Ghosh b Deepti | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Nilakshi de Silva | b Rana | 35 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 120.69 |
| Anushka Sanjeewani (wk) | c Harmanpreet b Deepti | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Sugandika Dasanayaka | b Rana | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 52.63 |
| Achini Kulasuriya | c Mandhana b Sree Charani | 17 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 54.84 |
| Udeshika Prabodhani | not out | 14 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 53.85 |
| Inoka Ranaweera | lbw b Rawal | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Extras | 4lb, 1nb, 9w | 14 | ||||
| TOTAL | 211/10 (45.4 overs) |
Fall of Wickets:
- 30-1 (Perera, 6.4 ov)
- 82-2 (Athapaththu, 14.6 ov)
- 103-3 (Samarawickrama, 22.3 ov)
- 105-4 (Gunaratne, 23.6 ov)
- 130-5 (Dilhari, 26.2 ov)
- 140-6 (Sanjeewani, 28.6 ov)
- 173-7 (de Silva, 34.4 ov)
- 184-8 (Dasanayaka, 36.4 ov)
- 199-9 (Kulasuriya, 42.3 ov)
- 211-10 (Ranaweera, 45.4 ov)
India Women – Bowling:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | 10 | 1 | 54 | 3 | 5.40 |
| Sneh Rana | 10 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 3.20 |
| Sree Charani | 8 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 4.62 |
| Kranti Gaud | 9 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 4.55 |
| Amanjot Kaur | 6 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 6.16 |
| Pratika Rawal | 2.4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2.25 |
Match Highlights
The full india women’s national cricket team vs sri lanka women match scorecard reading becomes even more dramatic when you go through the key moments over-by-over:
🔹 Over 3.2 — Udeshika Prabodhani strikes early, sending Smriti Mandhana back for just 8. The big gun falls cheaply, raising immediate alarm bells in the Indian camp.
🔹 Overs 1–10 — Despite Mandhana’s early departure, Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol anchor India to 43/1 before the first rain delay halts play.
🔹 Over 25.1–26.6 — Inoka Ranaweera produces a stunning 4-wicket burst, collapsing India from 120/2 to 124/6 in the space of just 14 balls. Deol, Rodrigues, Harmanpreet, and Ghosh all fall in a desperate stretch.
🔹 Overs 27–43 — Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma produce one of the great ICC Women’s World Cup partnerships — 103 runs for the 7th wicket — to transform the match completely.
🔹 Overs 44–47 — Sneh Rana blazes 28* off just 15 balls (SR: 186.67), and India score 34 runs in the final two overs to reach an imposing 269/8.
🔹 Over 14.6 (SL Chase) — Deepti Sharma delivers a yorker to bowl Athapaththu for 43. With the captain gone at 82/2, Sri Lanka’s chase begins to unravel.
🔹 Over 45.4 — Pratika Rawal traps Inoka Ranaweera lbw to end Sri Lanka’s innings at 211, handing India a 59-run win via DLS method.
Detailed Match Analysis
How India Performed
- Strength — Allrounder depth: India’s lower-middle order (Deepti, Amanjot, Sneh Rana) bailed out the team when the top and middle order collapsed dramatically in the 25th–26th overs.
- Strength — Bowling variety: All five frontline bowlers — and part-timer Rawal — chipped in with wickets. Sneh Rana was the most economical bowler in the match with 2/32 at an economy of just 3.20.
- Weakness — Middle-order vulnerability: The 4-wicket collapse in the space of 5 overs (120/2 to 124/6) exposed fragility in the middle order. India will need Rodrigues and Harmanpreet to be more consistent in the knockout stages.
- Weakness — Mandhana’s form: India’s most explosive opener lasted just 10 balls. Her batting position and intent in the powerplay will be a key concern going forward.
- Key Partnership: Amanjot Kaur & Deepti Sharma — 103 runs for the 7th wicket (overs 27 to 43.3). This rescued India from what looked like a sub-200 total and pushed them to a match-winning 269.
- Second Key Partnership: Amanjot Kaur & Sneh Rana — 42 runs for the 8th wicket off just 21 balls in the final two overs.
How Sri Lanka Performed
- Strength — Bowling: Inoka Ranaweera’s 4/46 was the bowling performance of the match, including her stunning burst that dismantled India’s well-set middle order.
- Strength — Athapaththu’s aggressive intent: The captain smashed 43 off 47 balls including 3 sixes, setting a platform for a competitive chase and temporarily keeping Sri Lanka in the game.
- Weakness — Dropped catches: Sri Lanka dropped multiple crucial catches — most critically Amanjot Kaur — which directly gifted India’s match-winning partnership. Chamari herself acknowledged that three fielding errors cost them dearly.
- Weakness — Middle-order collapse: From 82/1 to 140/6, Sri Lanka lost 5 wickets for 58 runs in the middle overs. The batting line-up could not sustain partnerships after Athapaththu’s dismissal.
- Turning Point: Deepti Sharma’s yorker that clean-bowled Chamari Athapaththu in the 15th over of the chase. At 82/1, Sri Lanka were in the game. Within 13 overs, they were 140/6.
Player Performances
Best Batsman: Amanjot Kaur — 57 runs (56 balls, 5×4, 1×6, SR: 101.79)
This was Amanjot Kaur’s maiden ODI half-century, and she chose the perfect occasion — the opening game of the ICC Women’s World Cup. When India needed her most at 124/6, the young allrounder showed nerves of steel. Her ability to accelerate when needed and keep the scoreboard ticking in a crisis is exactly what India have built their lower order around. Her partnership with Deepti was aided by Sri Lanka’s poor catching, but the pair’s composure under pressure was remarkable.
Best Bowler: Inoka Ranaweera — 4/46 (9 overs, Econ: 5.11)
At 39 years of age, Inoka Ranaweera became the oldest bowler to pick up a four-wicket haul in a Women’s ODI World Cup. Her left-arm spin completely bamboozled India’s experienced middle order, picking up the wickets of Deol, Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Pratika Rawal. For a period, her spell looked like it would define the game — before dropped catches let India escape.
Most Impactful Player: Deepti Sharma — 53 runs (53 balls) + 3/54 (10 overs)
Deepti had a hand in every key passage of play:
- Came in at 124/6 and scored a run-a-ball 53, completing her 16th ODI fifty.
- Her 103-run stand with Amanjot completely changed the match.
- With the ball, she bowled Athapaththu for 43 with a yorker, then removed Dilhari and Sanjeewani to strangle the chase.
- Economy of 5.40 across 10 tight overs.
Other Notable Performances:
- Harleen Deol — 48 (64 balls, 6×4): A steady, important innings before Ranaweera’s burst.
- Sneh Rana — 28* (15 balls): Extraordinary cameo (SR: 186.67) that pushed India to a massive total.
- Nilakshi de Silva — 35 (29 balls): Fought hard for Sri Lanka at 6-down, but the target was always too steep.
- Sree Charani — 2/37 (8 overs): Impressive World Cup debut with the ball.
Head-to-Head Stats — India Women vs Sri Lanka Women (ODI)
India and Sri Lanka Women have faced each other 32 times in ODIs. India have dominated the rivalry with 29 wins while Sri Lanka have managed just 2 victories, with one match producing no result.
| Statistic | India Women | Sri Lanka Women |
|---|---|---|
| Total ODIs Played | 32+ | 32+ |
| Wins | 29+ | 2 |
| Win % | ~90% | ~6% |
| Last 5 ODIs | India won 5 | SL won 0 |
| Highest Score (ODI) | 342 | 278 |
India’s dominance in this rivalry has been absolute. Smriti Mandhana has been particularly strong against Sri Lanka, scoring 437 runs in 13 ODI matches at an average of 39.72. Deepti Sharma has been India’s most potent bowling weapon against Sri Lanka, picking up 22 wickets in 11 games at an average of 13.77, including a stunning 6/20.
Man of the Match Analysis — Deepti Sharma
Why She Won:
- When India were in crisis at 124/6, Deepti walked in and scored a composed, pressure-defying 53 off 53 balls.
- Built a match-winning 103-run stand with Amanjot Kaur that swung the game completely.
- With the ball, her yorker to dismiss the dangerous Chamari Athapaththu at 82/1 in the chase was the decisive blow.
- Took 3/54 in 10 overs to comprehensively strangle Sri Lanka’s pursuit.
- Became only the third Indian woman to score 50+ and take 3+ wickets in the same World Cup match.
Career Impact:
This was Deepti’s 16th ODI fifty and another showcase of why she is India’s most complete allrounder. In ICC tournaments, Deepti has consistently delivered in high-pressure situations — this performance only cements that reputation further.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 — Points Table Update
| Position | Team | P | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India Women | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.26 |
| — | Sri Lanka Women | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.26 |
(Other teams yet to play their opening fixtures as of September 30, 2025)
What This Match Means:
- India have the perfect start to their World Cup campaign and early momentum going into the group stages.
- Sri Lanka, despite a competitive effort, are at the bottom of the early table and will need to respond quickly.
- The dropped catches will haunt Sri Lanka — those mistakes directly cost them 60+ runs and ultimately, the match.
Key Takeaways
What We Learned:
- India’s allrounder depth is their biggest weapon. Amanjot, Deepti, Sneh Rana — all three contributed decisively with both bat and ball. That kind of all-round firepower is what wins tournaments.
- Sri Lanka’s fielding is a serious problem. Dropped catches at critical moments are simply unacceptable at a World Cup. Their batting is competitive, but fielding lapses will cost them matches they could win.
- Inoka Ranaweera is still world-class. At 39, producing a 4-wicket haul and becoming the oldest bowler to do so in Women’s World Cup history is extraordinary. She remains Sri Lanka’s most dangerous bowler.
- Smriti Mandhana’s early form is a concern. India’s most feared batter has now failed to fire in this match. If she finds form, India become even more dangerous.
- Pratika Rawal is a solid anchor. Even with limited support, Rawal showed composure. Her part-time bowling also chipped in at the death, claiming the final wicket.
Upcoming Matches
India Women’s Next Match: 2026
Preview: India will be heavy favourites against Pakistan, but Smriti Mandhana’s form and the middle-order reliability will be closely watched. Expect India’s bowling attack to be tested by Pakistan’s top order.
Sri Lanka Women’s Next Match: 2026
Preview: Sri Lanka must bounce back quickly. Athapaththu’s aggressive batting is their key weapon, and Ranaweera will need similar brilliance with the ball. But they must field better — dramatically better.
FAQs — India Women’s National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka Women Match Scorecard
Q1. Who won the India Women vs Sri Lanka Women match in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
A: India Women won by 59 runs via the DLS method. India posted 269/8 in 47 overs and bowled Sri Lanka out for 211 in 45.4 overs against a revised DLS target of 271.
Q2. Who was the Player of the Match in the IND-W vs SL-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 opener?
A: Deepti Sharma won the Player of the Match award for scoring 53 off 53 balls and taking 3/54 in 10 overs — an all-round performance that directly influenced both innings.
Q3. Was the pitch favouring batting or bowling at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium?
A: The Guwahati pitch offered something for everyone. The early overs showed seam movement that helped Prabodhani dismiss Mandhana. Ranaweera then exploited the surface with left-arm spin in the middle overs. However, the outfield was fast, which allowed good strokeplay in the later overs once batters settled.
Q4. Why did India collapse from 120/2 to 124/6 so quickly?
A: Inoka Ranaweera bowled a spell of brilliant left-arm spin, finding turn and variation to remove Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Harmanpreet Kaur in quick succession. The collapase was also partly down to India’s middle-order batters not reading Ranaweera’s variations quickly enough under the Guwahati lights.
Q5. What was the DLS target for Sri Lanka Women in the chase?
A: Due to two rain interruptions during India’s innings, the match was reduced to 47 overs per side. When Sri Lanka began their chase, the DLS method set a revised target of 271 runs, which they had to score in 47 overs.
Q6. Which team played better cricket overall?
A: India clearly won the result, but the match was surprisingly competitive at multiple stages. Sri Lanka’s bowling — especially Ranaweera’s 4-wicket burst — was outstanding. However, their dropped catches in the field gifted India crucial runs and ultimately cost them the match. India’s allrounder depth proved the decisive difference in a tight contest.
Q7. What is the head-to-head record between India Women and Sri Lanka Women in ODIs?
A: India Women have been completely dominant, winning 29 of the approximately 32 ODIs played between the two sides. Sri Lanka have won just 2. India have won their last 5 consecutive ODIs against Sri Lanka.
Q8. What should Sri Lanka do differently in their next match?
A: Three clear priorities: (1) Field sharply — dropped catches at this level are match-losing mistakes. (2) Build bigger middle-order partnerships — too many quick collapses after their top-order starts well. (3) Use Ranaweera’s spell length more carefully — she’s 39 and invaluable, so managing her workload and deploying her at the right end is critical.
Conclusion
The India women’s national cricket team vs Sri Lanka women match scorecard from the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 opener will be remembered as the match where Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur saved India from a stunning batting collapse and then dismantled Sri Lanka’s chase with the ball. India start their World Cup journey with 2 points, a positive NRR, and the knowledge that their allrounder bench is among the deepest in the tournament.
For Sri Lanka, the dropped catches — particularly Amanjot’s — will haunt them. Chamari Athapaththu acknowledged that three mistakes cost Sri Lanka the match, calling on her youngsters to reset and maintain faith. ESPNcricinfo This India women’s national cricket team vs Sri Lanka women match scorecard confirms India’s ODI dominance over the Lankans continues — and Deepti Sharma remains one of the most dangerous allrounders in women’s cricket.
India’s next assignment is against Pakistan. Check our Ind w vs SL w series archives for more cricket analysis and India women vs Sri Lanka women historical breakdowns.
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Written by: Yuvraj Sharma
Cricket Expertise: SEO-specialized sports analyst with 10+ years tracking women’s cricket.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, Sky Sports scorecards.
