IND-W vs SL-W 1st Match Preview & Prediction: India Women will face Sri Lanka Women in their 1st game of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on 30 September 2025 at 15:00 IST.
India enters as strong favourites with home advantage and an experienced squad, while Sri Lanka will look to upset the odds under Chamari Athapaththu’s leadership.
Match Details – IND-W vs SL-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | IND-W vs SL-W 1st ODI Match |
| Date | 30 September 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar / Star Sports |
| Format | ODI |
IND-W vs SL-W Team Preview & Analysis
India Women
Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian women’s team has made a confident start. Smriti Mandhana is their most reliable batswoman, having scored 928 runs in 14 ODIs this year. Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma provide solidity to the middle order, while Richa Ghosh’s aggressive batting adds to the team’s depth.
On the bowling front, Sneh Rana has been in excellent form, taking 21 wickets in 11 matches. Renuka Singh Thakur’s new-ball swing and Kranti Goud’s pace bowling will be crucial in the humid conditions in Guwahati.
Top Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues
Top Bowlers: Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma
Probable XI (India Women):
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur
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Sri Lanka Women
The Sri Lankan women’s team will rely heavily on Chamari Athapattu and Harshitha Samarawickrama, who have scored 336 runs in eight ODIs this year. Their batting depth will be tested against India’s strong bowling attack.
On the bowling front, Devmi Vihanga has taken 11 wickets in just four ODIs. Along with Inoka Ranaweera and Sugandhika Kumari, she will play a key role in containing India’s strong batting line-up.
Top Batters: Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva
Top Bowlers: Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari
Probable XI (Sri Lanka Women):
Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Piumi Badalge, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera
IND-W vs SL-W Pitch and Weather Report
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati – Pitch Report
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Pitch Condition: Batting-friendly surface with true bounce.
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Batting: High-scoring venue; par score around 300.
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Pace Bowling: Early swing possible under morning humidity.
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Spin Bowling: Average turn; spinners may come into play in the middle overs.
Average 1st Innings Score (ODIs): ~300 runs
Toss Prediction: Win toss, bat first to maximise batting-friendly conditions.
Guwahati Weather Forecast – 30 September 2025
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Temperature: 27–34°C
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Conditions: Sunny intervals, mild humidity
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Rain Probability: 20% (isolated showers possible)
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Wind: Gentle breeze from SSW
IND-W vs SL-W Winning Prediction
India Women are overwhelming favourites at home, with Smriti Mandhana and Sneh Rana in red-hot form. Sri Lanka Women, however, could cause trouble if Athapaththu fires and Dewmi Vihanga finds early breakthroughs.
Prediction: India Women to beat Sri Lanka Women by a comfortable margin.
