India will take on Sri Lanka in the opening clash of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, September 30. The hosts enter the tournament in strong form, winning 10 of their last 14 matches this year, with Smriti Mandhana and Sneh Rana leading the charge.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, come into the contest after a narrow 1-run defeat against Bangladesh in their warm-up game. This cricket betting preview covers prediction, possible lineups, betting tips, odds, and the live scorecard for IND-W vs SL-W.
Head-to-head record: India vs Sri Lanka Women in ODIs
India have a dominant record over Sri Lanka in the ODI format. Out of 35 matches played between the two sides, India Women have emerged victorious 31 times. Sri Lanka Women have managed to win only 3 games, while 1 match ended in a tie or no result.
- Total matches: 35
- India women wins: 31
- Sri Lanka women wins: 3
- Tied/No result: 1
Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
Batters to watch
Smriti Mandhana (IND-W): The vice-captain is the backbone of India’s batting, piling up four centuries this year, including two in a row against Australia. She averages 66.28 at a strike rate of 115.85 in 2025 and continues to be the biggest threat at the top of the order.
Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W): The skipper is the start player of Sri Lanka’s batting and leadership group. In 115 ODIs, she has amassed 3,877 runs at an average of 35.24, including 9 centuries and 19 fifties.
Bowlers to watch
Renuka Singh (IND-W): The pacer’s return from injury is a major boost for India’s bowling attack. Known for her ability to strike early with the new ball, she will spearhead the pace unit on flat wickets and look to replicate her match-winning spells from past ICC tournaments.
Dewmi Vihanga (SL-W): The young all-rounder has quickly made a name for herself since debuting in early 2025. While her batting is still developing, with 21 runs in 4 matches, her bowling has already proven match-winning. She has picked up 11 wickets at an impressive average of 18.81, highlighted by a five-wicket haul (5/43), underlining her ability to dismantle opposition line-ups with her off-spin.
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IND-W vs. SL -W betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
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.
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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India vs Sri Lanka Women: Expected playing XIs and team news
India Women Team News
India enter the World Cup on a confident note, ranked No.3, after dominating both ODI and T20I series against England and ending a long losing streak against Australia. The team showcased their batting depth by nearly chasing 413 runs in their last major ODI.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana anchor the batting. Jemimah Rodrigues, back from injury, adds stability in the middle order with a recent score of 66 in the warm-up match. The bowling attack is led by all-rounder Deepti Sharma and seamer Renuka Singh Thakur, who returns from injury to spearhead the pace unit. Spin support comes from Radha Yadav and Sneh Rana.
India Women (predicted playing XI): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud
Sri Lanka Women Team News
Sri Lanka, ranked 6th, co-host the tournament and were led by captain Chamari Athapaththu, who remains the cornerstone of the team. The team showed promise in a recent home tri-series, finishing as runners-up, with Harshitha Samarawickrama scoring 203 runs at an average of 40.60. Emerging all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga impressed with 11 wickets, including a five-wicket haul, signaling her potential to make a major impact in the World Cup.
Sri Lanka Women (predicted playing XI): Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Goud
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Where can I watch India vs Sri Lanka women?
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium
- Date & Time (IST): Tuesday, September 30, 3:00 p.m
- Live Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar
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