US EditionIndia Beat Sri Lanka in Women's World Cup Opener
Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur's 103-run partnership rescued India from a collapse in a rain-shortened match, securing 2 crucial points in the Women's Cricket World Cup opener.
- On Tuesday in Guwahati, India women's national cricket team defeated Sri Lanka women's national cricket team by 59 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-affected match at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
- After collapsing to 124/6, India were rescued by Deepti Sharma, all-rounder, and Amanjot Kaur, who shared a seventh-wicket partnership of 103 to reach 269/8 in 47 overs.
- Key all-round displays saw India post and then defend 269/8, with Deepti Sharma scoring 53 and taking 3/54 while Sneh Rana finished unbeaten 28 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 211 in 45.4 overs.
- With the opening victory, India gain early momentum and lead with two points on the points table, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur hailed the team's balanced effort.
- The tournament schedule resumes Thursday with Australia and New Zealand match in Indore, while the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final is set for November 2 in Navi Mumbai or Colombo.
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India beat Sri Lanka in Women's World Cup opener
A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign on the front foot, brushing aside Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the curtain-raiser in Guwahati on Tuesday. Half-centuries from Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur steadied the ship as India posted a competitive 269 for eight in a contest reduced by rain to 47 overs a side. Sri Lanka, chasing under lights, had a flying start at 82 for one in 15 overs, with skipper Chamari Ath…
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NewsDrumIndia beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs under DLS Method in Women's World Cup opener
Amanjot Kaur (57 off 56 balls) and Deepti Sharma (53 off 53 balls) shared a 103-run partnership for the seventh wicket as India made 269/8 with two rain disruptions forcing the match to be reduced to 47 overs per side.
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India beats Sri Lanka by 59 runs in Women’s Cricket World Cup opener
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Deepti Sharma's all-round display helped India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs (DLS) in the opening game of the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Tuesday.
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