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India vs Sri Lanka: Women's World Cup 2025 Kicks Off!

9/30/2025

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Summary

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ICC Women's World Cup 2025 opens with India vs Sri Lanka on Sept 30, 2025, 3 PM IST, in Guwahati.
Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India aims for World Cup title after 1978 and 2017 finals.
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu elected to bowl first after the toss; a tribute to the Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg will mark the opener.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural ICC Women's World Cup took place in 1973, two years before the men's tournament, establishing a foundation for women's cricket. Since 2017, the BCCI has increased funding for women's cricket by 300%. As India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, aims for its third title, the event highlights the growing recognition of women's sports and cultural icons, exemplified by a tribute to Zubeen Garg.

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Story summary

ICC Women's World Cup 2025 opens with India vs Sri Lanka on Sept 30, 2025, 3 PM IST, in Guwahati.
Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India aims for World Cup title after 1978 and 2017 finals.
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu elected to bowl first after the toss; a tribute to the Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg will mark the opener.

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