Dominant Start: India Defeat Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup 2025 Opener
The Women’s World Cup 2025 began with an emphatic performance from the Indian women’s cricket team as they secured a convincing victory over Sri Lanka in the tournament opener. From strong batting partnerships to a disciplined bowling display, India showcased the depth and balance of their squad, sending a clear message to other contenders. India’s Batting Lays the Foundation Winning the toss, India opted to bat first and made full use of the conditions. Smriti Mandhana provided a steady start with her elegant stroke play, finding gaps with ease and keeping the scoreboard ticking. Her opening partner Shafali Verma added momentum with her aggressive approach, unsettling the Sri Lankan bowlers early on. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur took charge in the middle overs, rotating the strike efficiently before unleashing a few powerful boundaries. With support from the lower order, India managed to post a challenging total, crossing the 250-run mark to put Sri Lanka under immediate pressur...