Summary
India won their opening match against Sri Lanka in the Women's World Cup by 59 runs. Despite an early setback, India recovered due to a strong partnership between Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma. Sri Lanka was unable to chase down the target and was bowled out for 211.
Key Facts
- India scored 269 runs for 8 wickets in 47 overs, with rain affecting the match.
- Amanjot Kaur scored 57 runs, and Deepti Sharma reached 53 runs, helping India recover from early difficulties.
- Sri Lanka's target was set to 271 runs due to rain delays.
- Chamari Athapaththu led Sri Lanka's innings with 43 runs.
- Deepti Sharma also took 3 wickets for 54 runs.
- Sneh Rana and Shree Charani contributed with two wickets each for India.
- India hosted a record crowd of 22,843 for a Women's World Cup group game.
