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India face Sri Lanka in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 opener at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, on Tuesday, September 30

Scattered thunderstorms expected, 25–35°C, 68% humidity; batting-friendly pitch with early help for pacers and later spin

India bounced back from a warm-up loss to beat New Zealand; key stats favour India to win, though Sri Lanka could surprise

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 starts with India facing Sri Lanka in the tournament opener at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, September 30.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Co lost their first warm-up match against England by a huge 153-run margin but bounced back strongly with a four-wicket win over New Zealand in their second outing.

As for their opponents, Sri Lanka’s opening warm-up aga

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