In the Women’s One Day International (ODI) World Cup, India delivered a stunning performance, defeating Sri Lanka by 59 runs (DLS method) in their opening match. India found themselves in trouble at 124/6, but all-rounders Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, and Sneh Rana steadied the innings with half-centuries and quick runs. Deepti Sharma made history as the first Indian woman to score a half-century and take three wickets in the same match.

Due to rain, the match was reduced to 47 overs, and India posted a respectable 269/8. Indian bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to 211 all out in 45.4 overs. Deepti Sharma (3/54), Sneh Rana (2/32), and Sri Charani (2 wickets) delivered crucial bowling performances. Tight bowling and excellent fielding ensured India’s commanding win, giving the Indian Women’s Team a brilliant start to the World Cup.