Women’s World Cup opener: India vs Sri Lanka creates history in Guwahati
Women’s World Cup opener: India vs Sri Lanka creates history in Guwahati
Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium set a new attendance record with 22,843 fans for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener, where India secured a 59-run victory over Sri Lanka. Deepti Sharma became India's second-highest ODI wicket-taker. This landmark match underscores women's cricket's significant progress, with Sachin Tendulkar praising the WPL and record prize money, reflecting growing visibility and financial equity.
Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium set a new attendance record with 22,843 fans for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener, where India secured a 59-run victory over Sri Lanka. Deepti Sharma became India's second-highest ODI wicket-taker. This landmark match underscores women's cricket's significant progress, with Sachin Tendulkar praising the WPL and record prize money, reflecting growing visibility and financial equity.