Women's WC: Deepti Sharma leads India to 59-run win over Sri Lanka in opener
Women's WC: Deepti Sharma leads India to 59-run win over Sri Lanka in opener
India clinched a 59-run victory against Sri Lanka in their 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup opener, powered by Deepti Sharma's exceptional all-round display. Sharma (53 runs, 3/54) and Amanjot Kaur (57 runs) rebuilt India's innings after a collapse, setting a 271-run target. Indian bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to 211, securing a crucial win despite earlier rain delays.
India clinched a 59-run victory against Sri Lanka in their 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup opener, powered by Deepti Sharma's exceptional all-round display. Sharma (53 runs, 3/54) and Amanjot Kaur (57 runs) rebuilt India's innings after a collapse, setting a 271-run target. Indian bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to 211, securing a crucial win despite earlier rain delays.