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The much-anticipated ICC Women's World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka faced an early interruption due to rain in Guwahati. Before the weather delay, Sri Lanka's bowlers had made significant inroads by dismissing key batter Smriti Mandhana early in the powerplay. India entered the tournament as strong favorites looking to capture their first-ever World Cup title. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka marked their return to the World Cup after an eight-year absence, hoping to recreate their 2013 upset victory over India.

Key Points: Rain Halts India vs Sri Lanka ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Opener

  • Rain stopped play after 10 overs with Sri Lanka controlling the early proceedings
  • Udeshika Prabodani dismissed dangerous opener Smriti Mandhana early
  • Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu won toss and elected to field first
  • India enters as tournament favorites seeking their maiden World Cup title
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Rain interrupts play in ICC Women's World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka

Drizzle interrupts play in Guwahati after Sri Lanka's bowlers dominate early, dismissing Smriti Mandhana in the Women's World Cup tournament opener.

"Sri Lanka dealt India an early blow as Udeshika Prabodani nabbed the important wicket of Smriti Mandhana - ICC Website"

Guwahati, September 30

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka was halted on Tuesday after drizzle forced the players off the field in Guwahati.

Before the break at the end of the 10-over mark, Sri Lanka's bowlers had kept a firm grip on proceedings.

Sri Lanka dealt India an early blow as Udeshika Prabodani nabbed the important wicket of Smriti Mandhana in their opener, as per the ICC website.

The in-form India opener tried to clear the offside early on in the powerplay, but ended up slicing the delivery to deep cover, where Vishmi Gunarathne held on after a juggle.

Earlier, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and elected to field first in their tournament opener against Harmanpreet Kaur's India.

The two hosts of the marquee tournament are squaring off at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati to kickstart the 14th edition of the Women's World Cup.

India arrive in the tournament as one of the favourites to go all the way, eyeing a maiden World Cup title.

Meanwhile, the Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka is participating in the tournament after an eight-year absence. Back in 2013, when India last hosted the Women's World Cup, the island nation had defeated India.

Playing XI

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Losing Smriti early is a big blow 😔 She's our key player. But trust our team to bounce back strong once play resumes. The middle order looks solid with Jemimah and Richa.
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Arjun K
Why do we always have rain interruptions in important matches? The BCCI should have considered this while scheduling. Anyway, hoping for a quick resumption and a good contest!
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan from Australia, I'm excited to see women's cricket getting this much attention in India! The stadium looks amazing on TV. Hope the weather clears up soon for both teams.
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Kavya N
Chamari winning the toss and electing to field was a smart move given the conditions. Our girls need to be careful when play resumes - the pitch might have more moisture now. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Michael C
Great to see women's cricket getting prime time coverage! The quality has improved so much over the years. Both teams look competitive. Hope we get a complete match despite the weather.
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Divya L

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