The 1st Match between India Women and Sri Lanka Women in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is scheduled to be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match will start at 3 PM IST. The India Women’s team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, will play against the Sri Lankan Women’s team, led by Chamari Athapaththu.
The match is the tournament opener, played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, starting 3 PM IST on September 30, 2025. India will aim to start strong at home after a mixed warm-up phase, while Sri Lanka will look to cause an upset. The pitch is expected to assist both batters and bowlers, making the contest intriguing.
Team Analysis
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India Women: Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India has a strong and balanced squad with top performers like Smriti Mandhana (who scored over 900 runs in 2025 with four centuries) and Pratika Rawal. The bowling attack is led by Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh, both impactful in recent ODIs.
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Sri Lanka Women: Captain Chamari Athapaththu remains the key player, supported by Harshitha Samarawickrama who has been consistent in 2025. Dewmi Vihanga and Udeshika Prabodhani form the main bowling threats. Sri Lanka struggled in recent warm-ups but showed fighting spirit in close matches.
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Recent player matchups show competitive battles: Renuka Singh has dismissed Chamari Athapaththu once in 24 balls, and Jemimah Rodrigues has a good record against Sri Lankan bowlers.
INDW vs SLW Match Details
- Event: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Teams: India, Women vs Sri Lanka Women
- Date: 30 Sep 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Women’s World Cup Live streaming info
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 features a total of 31 matches as part of the event. The tournament begins on September 30, 2025, with the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati and concludes with the final scheduled for November 2, 2025. The format includes a round-robin stage where all eight teams play each other once, making up 28 group matches. The top four teams from this stage advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final match to decide the champion.The prize money totals $13.88 million, a significant increase over previous editions, highlighting the emphasis on gender equity in cricket.
There are several ways to watch the Women’s World Cup 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten channels). Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app & website.
- In Pakistan: Broadcast on PTV Sports. Live streaming is available for free on the Tamasha app and Myco app.
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website, which offers commentary in multiple regional languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
- In Sri Lanka, matches will be broadcast live on Maharaja TV’s channel TV1, with streaming available on the Sirasa TV website.
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland, coverage is available on Sky Sports Cricket, with both linear TV and digital streaming through Sky’s platforms.
- In Australia, Prime Video has exclusive live streaming rights for all matches.
- In the United States and Canada, Willow TV provides live coverage and streaming, offering access via traditional TV and digital packages.
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ICC.tv streams all matches live globally, including highlights and exclusive content.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch the 2025 Women’s World Cup matches for free on official platforms in some regions. ICC tv In Pakistan, PTV Sports will broadcast matches free on TV, while the Tamasha and Myco apps will stream them online without charge. In Bangladesh, fans can enjoy free streaming on the Toffee app and website.
Live Streaming Info:
The WCWC 2025 match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
ESPN Live Score Ball-by-Ball update IND W vs SL W
Playing XI:
India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, and Renuka Singh Thakur.
Sri Lanka Women: Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Kavisha Dilhari, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, and Malki Madara.
FAQs
Where is the match being played?
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India.
What time does the match start?
3:00 PM IST on September 30, 2025.
Who are the captains?
India – Harmanpreet Kaur; Sri Lanka – Chamari Athapaththu.
Where to watch live?
Star Sports Network and JioHotstar app in India.
What’s the head-to-head record?
India leads with 31 wins out of 35 matches.