Published on: Sep 29, 2025 3:09 pm IST | Updated on: Sep 30, 2025 5:53 pm IST
It’s time for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The co-hosts Team India and Sri Lanka will be locking horns against each other in the opening game of the competition to be played at thee Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both India and Sri Lanka are the co-host of this tournament and both teams have never won the biggest prize in women’s cricket. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the IND-W vs SL-W Match 1 of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Playing at home, India Women should start as the favorites. In recent years, Sri Lankan women have had one big win over Indian women, which came in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 final, where they decimated them by 8 wickets while chasing 165. Besides that one big win, team India has been at the top against Sri Lanka most of the time. Therefore, the win probability meter should favor Indian women. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the IND-W vs SL-W Match 1 of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
IND-W: 61% win chance SL-W: 39% win chance
The Indian vice-captain is in scintillating touch having scored a breathtaking 100 in her last ODI against the world champs Australian women. She will be heading into this contest on the back of a brilliant form.
Athapaththu is perhaps second to none when it comes to all-rounders in Women's cricket. Expect her to be the standout performer with both bat and ball for her side.
Rodrigues is one of the most dependable batters for Indian women. She is expected to bat at no 3 or 4 and will be a key performer.
The all-rounder will be a key figure with both bat and ball in this game. Deepti will be an x-factor for her side.
Check out our prediction for the IND-W vs SL-W 1st Match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Playing their opening game of a home World Cup, Team India should start as the favorites in this fixture. In recent times, the Indian women haven’t been at their best in ODI’s but looked decent enough to put up a great show against the Sri Lankan women in the tournament opener.
Indian women are heading into this competition after a series defeat at home against Australian women by 1-2 (3-match ODI series). The series result was disappointing for the hosts, but they must have gained a lot of confidence, especially after putting up a great fight with the bat in the final ODI where they were chasing a mammoth 412. The Indian batting unit, led by Smriti Mandhana’s scintillating 125 off 63 deliveries, was folded for 369 runs. The spirit Indian women displayed while chasing a mammoth total was exemplary, and they will look to carry the same momentum heading into this all-important competition.
Talking about the Indian women’s squad, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has tons of experience in the form of Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, and Sneh Rana. Besides the seniors, youngsters like Arundhati Reddy, Pratika Rawal, Richa Ghosh, Renuka Thakur, and Radha Yadav offer a lot of promise. The squad looks brilliant and raring to go in a home World Cup.
Sri Lanka Women will be eager to make a strong impression as co-hosts of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, especially with the tournament opener against India on home soil. Playing in familiar conditions offers a golden opportunity for Sri Lanka to showcase their growth and challenge top-tier teams with renewed confidence.
Their recent performances have shown flashes of promise, but consistency remains key. Led by experienced campaigners like Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka will look to rally around their captain and deliver a spirited performance in front of home fans. The team’s spinners could play a crucial role, especially on slow, turning tracks that favor their style of play.
Facing India in the first match is no small task. India enters the tournament as one of the favorites, boasting a deep batting lineup and a balanced bowling attack. However, Sri Lanka will be motivated to rise to the occasion and set the tone for their campaign. A competitive start could boost morale and energize their World Cup journey. With the spotlight on them as co-hosts, Sri Lanka will be determined to make their presence felt from the very first ball. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 35 IND-W won: 31 SL-W won: 3 No Result: 1 RECENT form SRI LANKA WOMEN: L W L W L RECENT form INDIA WOMEN: L W W L L
Sri Lanka Women and India Women have collided against each other 35 times in ODI history. The Indian women have sheerly dominated this head-to-head battle by winning 31 games. Sri Lankan women have won only 3 fixtures, and one game ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., India Women and Sri Lanka Women, fare in the 1st Match of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025? Let’s take a look.
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Renuka Thakur, Sneh Rana, Aruundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav.
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunarathne, Kaveesha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Nilakshika Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodani, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Achini Kulasooriya
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 1st match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between India and Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati:
With Guwahati’s pitch favoring batters early and spinners later, the toss could be pivotal. The team winning the toss is likely to bat first to avoid dew in the second innings. Setting a target above 250 will be the aim, making batting first the preferred choice for both captains.
The online live streaming of the 1st match of India Women vs Sri Lanka Women will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch this match live on Star Sports Network.
India enters the World Cup opener with a stronger lineup and home advantage, making them favorites against Sri Lanka. With depth in batting and a varied bowling attack, India is well-equipped to dominate. Sri Lanka must play out of their skins to challenge. Likely outcome: India wins the opening clash. Therefore, as per our prediction, the Indian women’s team is expected to win the IND-W vs SL-W 1st match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.