India and Sri Lanka face off in the opening match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, September 30. The pitch at Barsapara is mostly flat and batting-friendly, offering even bounce and a fast outfield that makes stroke-making easier in the early overs.
India enter the clash in strong form, winning 10 of their last 14 matches this year, with Smriti Mandhana and Sneh Rana leading the charge, promising an exciting high-scoring contest.
How many ODIs has Barsapara Cricket Stadium hosted?
Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has hosted 3 ODIs so far, serving as a key venue for high-scoring and competitive matches in recent years.
How many spectators can Barsapara Cricket Stadium hold?
Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has a seating capacity of 40,000 spectators, making it one of the larger cricket venues in India.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Pitch report
Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati has hosted several important matches, offering fans fast outfields and excellent viewing. In the early overs, batters enjoy good bounce and consistent pace, while fast bowlers find little assistance. As the innings progress, the pitch slows down slightly, giving spinners some grip in the middle overs to control the run flow.
The ground is generally batting-friendly from the start, with the fast outfield aiding shot-making. Dew and better conditions under lights often help chasing teams, making it advantageous for sides with strong top-order batting. Overall, success at Barsapara comes to teams with powerful batters upfront and quality spinners to manage the middle overs.
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Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Average scores and toss results in ODIs
Total Matches | 3 |
Matches won batting first | 1 |
Matches won bowling first | 2 |
Average Score 1st innings score | 248 |
Average Score 2nd innings score | 227 |
Highest total recorded | 373 |
Lowest total recorded | 306 |
What happened in the previous ODI at Barsapara Cricket Stadium?
In the previous ODI at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on January 10, 2023, India defeated Sri Lanka by 67 runs. India put up a strong total batting first, and their bowlers successfully restricted Sri Lanka, securing a comfortable victory at this batting-friendly venue.
What is the highest score by a team at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs?
The highest team total at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs is 373/7 in 50 overs, scored by India against Sri Lanka on January 10, 2023. Batting at a run rate of 7.46, India set a commanding target and went on to win the match convincingly at this Guwahati venue.
What is the lowest score by a team at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs?
The lowest team total at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs is 306/8 in 50 overs, scored by Sri Lanka against India on January 10, 2023. Despite putting up a competitive score, Sri Lanka fell short and lost the match.
What is the highest individual score at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs?
The highest individual score at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs is 152 not out by Rohit Sharma for India against West Indies on October 21, 2018. He struck 15 fours and 8 sixes off 117 balls at a strike rate of 129.91, anchoring India’s innings in a dominant performance at the Guwahati venue.
What is the best bowling figure at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs?
The best bowling figure at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs is 3/41 by Yuzvendra Chahal for India against West Indies on October 21, 2018. Chahal bowled his full 10 overs at an economy rate of 4.10, helping India control the opposition and play a key role in the match at Guwahati.
Which batter has the most runs at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs?
The leading run-scorer at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs is Virat Kohli (India). Across two matches at the venue between 2018 and 2023, he has amassed 253 runs, including a highest score of 140, with a strike rate of 130.41 and 33 fours and 3 sixes.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs?
The leading wicket-taker at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in ODIs is Yuzvendra Chahal (India). Across two matches between 2018 and 2023, he has taken 4 wickets, including best figures of 3/41, maintaining an economy rate of 4.95 and an average of 24.75.
All stats via ESPN cricinfo
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India vs Sri Lanka women betting odds and tips, ODI World Cup
India enter the clash as overwhelming favourites, reflected in the odds of 1.13 by dafabet, while Sri Lanka are priced at 5.84 to claim an upset. Current form, head-to-head dominance, and home conditions give India a clear edge.
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Odds* (click here to bet) | |
India - W | 1.13 |
Sri Lanka - W | 5.84 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Highest Team Total: India Women to score 280+ runs
- First Dismissal Method: Caught
- Player Runs: Smriti Mandhana to score 70+ runs
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