ICC Women’s WC 2025 India vs Sri Lanka Playing XI, Live Stream

The Women’s World Cup 2025 begins with a big match. India faces Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. Both teams want a strong start. India is playing at home. Sri Lanka hopes to shock the hosts.

📅 Match Details

• Match: India Women vs Sri Lanka Women
• Date: 30 September 2025
• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
• Time: 3:00 PM IST (Toss: 2:30 PM)
• Format: 50 overs per side (ODI)

🇮🇳 India Women’s Team

India is one of the strongest sides in the tournament. They have balance in batting, bowling, and all-rounders.

Key Points

• Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
• Strong openers: Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana
• Middle order power: Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Harmanpreet
• Young finisher: Richa Ghosh behind the stumps
• Spin strength: Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav
• Extra options: Sree Charani and Kranti Goud

Probable XI

1. Pratika Rawal
2. Smriti Mandhana
3. Harleen Deol
4. Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
5. Jemimah Rodrigues
6. Richa Ghosh (WK)
7. Deepti Sharma
8. Sneh Rana
9. Radha Yadav
10. Sree Charani
11. Kranti Goud

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Women’s Team

Sri Lanka are underdogs. But they have talent and spirit.

Key Points

• Captain: Chamari Athapaththu
• Top order support: Hasini Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama
• Middle order: Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani
• Spin power: Inoka Ranaweera
• All-round help: Dewmi Vihanga and Nilakshi de Silva

Probable XI

1. Hasini Perera
2. Chamari Athapaththu (C)
3. Harshitha Samarawickrama
4. Vishmi Gunaratne
5. Kavisha Dilhari
6. Anushka Sanjeewani (WK)
7. Imesha Dulani
8. Dewmi Vihanga
9. Nilakshi de Silva
10. Piumi Wathsala
11. Inoka Ranaweera

🔑 Key Battles

1. Mandhana vs Ranaweera
   • India’s opener against Sri Lanka’s senior spinner.
2. Athapaththu vs Indian spinners
   • Sri Lanka’s captain must score big against Deepti and Rana.
3. Harmanpreet in middle overs
   • India’s skipper can destroy spin if she settles.
4. Pressure of first match
   • Whoever handles nerves better will win.

🏟️ Pitch & Conditions

• Pitch is good for batting.
• Spinners will get help later.
• Par score: 250–280 runs.
• Weather: Clear, no rain expected.
• Crowd: Packed stadium supporting India.

📺 Live Streaming

India

• TV: Star Sports Network
• Online: JioHotstar, Sony LIV

Sri Lanka

• TV: Maharaja TV / TV1

Other Regions

• Global: ICC.tv
• USA: Willow TV
• Australia: Amazon Prime Video (free)

🧩 Why This Match Matters

• It is the tournament opener.
• India wants to prove dominance at home.
• Sri Lanka hopes to shock everyone.
• Winning will give confidence and momentum.

📊 Team Comparison