Women's World Cup 2025: Match 1, India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between IND W vs SL W?

India Women (IND W) will take on Sri Lanka Women (SL W) in Match 1 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, on Tuesday, September 30. While India will be hosting the majority of the tournament, Sri Lanka will be the home for all Pakistan games. 

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team had a decent performance in the warm-up games. After suffering a massive 153-run defeat to England, India bounced back with a four-wicket win over New Zealand. They will be hoping to start the tournament on a winning note and take the confidence further.

On the other hand, the Chamari Athapaththu-led team didn't have a good run in the warm-up fixtures. With the game against Pakistan ending without a result, Sri Lanka suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of Bangladesh. The team would look to put the past performances behind them and come fresh for this game.

IND W vs SL W Match Details

Pitch Report (Baraspara Cricket Stadium)

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is renowned for being a batting-friendly surface. The pitch generally offers good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence, particularly in the early stages of the innings. Fast bowlers may also find some assistance upfront due to the pace on offer. As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down slightly, bringing spinners into play, though it largely remains favourable for batting throughout the contest.

IND W vs SL W Head to Head in ODIs

IND W vs SL W Predicted Playing 11s

India Women (IND W):

Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur

Sri Lanka Women (SL W):

Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Kavisha Dilhari, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, Malki Madara

IND W vs SL W Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Harleen Deol

Harleen Deol is in decent form of late in the ODIs for India. In the last five games she has played, including the recent practice fixtures, she has batted in all the innings and has amassed 154 runs. She is coming off a 74-run knock against New Zealand Women in the practice game and will be hoping to carry the same momentum in the main event.

Probable Best Bowler: Kranti Gaud

Indian pacer Kranti Gaud could be the key bowler in this clash. In the two practice matches, the team played, she finished with figures of 3/31 and 2/31 against England and New Zealand. With the pitch offering some help to pacers, Gaud will be hoping to make the most of it and pick important wickets up front.

Today's Match Prediction: India Women to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.