Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, and Sneh Rana produced an all-round performance that guided Harmanpreet Kaur&rsquo;s India to a strong opening victory over Sri Lanka in the Women&rsquo;s ODI World Cup, overcoming tense moments during the match. 
Despite a four-wicket burst by Ranaweera and a brief cameo from Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu, India prevailed comfortably.
India posted 269 for eight in 47 overs (rain reduced the match by three overs) and then bowled out Sri Lanka for 211, securing a 59-run victory under the DLS method at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. 
The win was notable as the Indian batting lineup showed its depth, compensating for Smriti Mandhana&rsquo;s rare failure. 
The bowling unit also performed effectively.
Sri Lanka needed a long innings from Chamari Athapaththu (43 off 47 balls, 4 fours, 3 sixes) to mount a serious challenge, but Deepti Sharma&rsquo;s timely yorker ended her innings. 
Deepti&rsquo;s all-round performance was key, scoring 53 off 53 balls, forming crucial partnerships of 103 runs for the seventh wicket with Amanjot and 42 runs for the eighth wicket with Sneh (28, 15b, 2 fours, 2 sixes).
Amanjot Kaur scored her maiden ODI fifty (57 off 56 balls, 5 fours, 1 six) on her World Cup debut, displaying confidence and composure after returning from injury. 
She was lucky to survive a few dropped catches before eventually being dismissed by Vishmi Gunaratne&rsquo;s spectacular catch at deep mid-wicket.
Earlier, Inoka Ranaweera&rsquo;s three-wicket over had raised tension in the Indian dressing room, but the steady contributions from Deepti, Amanjot, and Sneh ensured India held the upper hand and clinched a memorable opening victory.

Indian women celebrate victory on cricket field

India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in Women’s ODI World Cup opener

Deepti, Amanjot, Sneh Star As India Wins Opener

India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in Women’s ODI World Cup opener

October 1, 2025 | 12:51 IST