INDWvsSLW – Deepti Sharma shines with bat and ball as India Women beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Spread the love
     

INDWvsSLW kicked off the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with India Women securing a dominant 59-run victory (DLS Method) over Sri Lanka Women. The game highlighted India’s depth, while Deepti Sharma shone with a match-winning all-round display to claim the Player of the Match award.

INDWvsSLW: India Women Batting First 🔥

Sri Lanka opted to bowl first, but India capitalized on the opportunity, posting 269/8 in 47 overs.

  • Pratika Rawal (37 off 59) laid the foundation.
  • Harleen Deol (48 off 64) anchored the middle overs.
  • Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (21 off 19) added a quick cameo.
  • Deepti Sharma (53 off 53) and Amanjot Kaur (57 off 51) produced the decisive partnership.
  • Sneh Rana (28 off 15)* finished the innings with late fireworks.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers, led by Inoka Ranaweera (4/64) and Udeshika Prabodhani (2/55), struck at intervals but couldn’t prevent a strong total in INDWvsSLW.

INDWvsSLW: Sri Lanka Women’s Reply 🎯

Chasing a DLS-adjusted target, Sri Lanka ended on 211 all out in 45.4 overs, falling well short.

  • Chamari Athapaththu (43 off 47) looked dangerous before falling to Deepti Sharma.
  • Harshitha Samarawickrama (29) and Nilakshi de Silva (35) fought in the middle overs.
  • The lower order, led by Achini Kulasuriya (17) and *Udeshika Prabodhani (14)**, resisted but couldn’t change the outcome.

India’s bowlers dominated, with Deepti Sharma (3/54) leading the way. Sneh Rana (2/32) and Shree Charani (2/37) supported effectively, while Pratika Rawal (1/6) picked her maiden World Cup wicket.

INDWvsSLW: Deepti Sharma Player of the Match ⭐

The star of INDWvsSLW was undoubtedly Deepti Sharma. Her 53 with the bat and 3 wickets with the ball turned the game decisively in India’s favour. She not only delivered in both departments but also showcased her ability to perform in big matches, making her the natural choice for Player of the Match.

Match Summary 📝

  • India Women: 269/8 (47 overs) – Deepti Sharma 53, Amanjot Kaur 57, Harleen Deol 48
  • Sri Lanka Women: 211 all out (45.4 overs) – Chamari Athapaththu 43, Nilakshi de Silva 35
  • Result: India Women won by 59 runs (DLS Method)
  • Player of the Match: Deepti Sharma (53 & 3 wickets)