IND-W vs SL-W Pitch Report: India Women will face Sri Lanka Women in 1st match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on 30 September 2025, at 15:00 IST.
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will be eager to start strong, while Sri Lanka, under Chamari Athapaththu, will hope to script an upset and gain early momentum.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report – IND-W vs SL-W
The Barsapara surface is traditionally batting-friendly, with an average first-innings score of 300+ runs in ODIs. However, early morning conditions provide swing for pacers.
Batting Conditions
- A flat deck with true bounce allows stroke-makers like Smriti Mandhana and Chamari Athapaththu to dominate. Once settled, batters can score freely, especially with short square boundaries.
Pace Bowling
- New-ball bowlers such as Renuka Singh Thakur and Inoka Ranaweera could exploit early swing. Seamers should aim for tight lengths in the powerplay.
Spin Bowling
- As the match progresses, spinners like Sneh Rana and Dewmi Vihanga will come into play with average turn. Spinners often control the middle overs here.
Par Score (ODIs at Guwahati): 280–310 runs
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Toss Prediction – IND-W vs SL-W
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Teams winning the toss are likely to bat first.
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Setting a big total on this high-scoring ground adds scoreboard pressure.
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Chasing under lights can be tricky as the pitch slows down.
IND-W vs SL-W Weather Forecast – Guwahati (30 Sep, Afternoon)
The weather in Guwahati will be humid with cloudy intervals. A brief drizzle is possible in the afternoon, but no major interruptions are expected.
Hourly Outlook (Local Time – Guwahati):
| Time | Temp | Rain Chance | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | 26°C | 0% | 6 km/h | ESE | 14% | Mild swing for pacers |
| 12:30 | 31°C | 5% | 7 km/h | SSW | 75% | Humid, batting-friendly |
| 15:30 | 27°C | 30% | 8 km/h | SSW | 57% | Cloudy, good for spinners |
| 18:00 | 27°C | 10% | 7 km/h | SSW | 40% | Cooling, no rain threat |
What Conditions Suggest – IND-W vs SL-W
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If India Women bat first: Expect Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues to set the tone. A total of 290–310 looks realistic.
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If Sri Lanka Women bat first, Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama need to anchor. A competitive score would be 250–270.
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Key Factor: Spin in the middle overs will decide momentum. Whichever team handles spinners better will hold the edge.
