India post competitive 270-run target against Sri Lanka as Amanjot Kaur contribute 57

WEB DESK: India posted a competitive total of 269 runs, setting a 270-run target for Sri Lanka in their World Cup opener, thanks to a strong middle-order performance led by Amanjot Kaur.

Amanjot scored a brisk 57 off 56 deliveries, laced with five boundaries and a six, helping India push past the 250-run mark. Their batting line also received solid support from Deepti Sharma, who struck a steady 53 off 53 balls, and Harleen Deol, who contributed 48 off 64 deliveries, providing the foundation for Amanjot’s acceleration later in the innings.

Australia power past New Zealand in Women’s Cricket World Cup

Among the top-order batters, only Pratika Rawal was able to build any significant momentum. She played a composed knock of 37 off 59 balls, including three fours and a six, anchoring the innings early on.

However, Smriti Mandhana, batting at No 2, managed just 8 off 10 balls, hitting two boundaries before falling to Sri Lanka’s Udeshika Prabodhani. The middle order faltered briefly, with Jemimah Rodrigues dismissed for a duck and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh contributing only 2 runs.

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur added a quick 21 off 19 balls, while Sneh Rana provided a late surge with a fiery 28 off just 15 deliveries, ensuring India finished strong at 269 all out.

PCB withholds NOCs for national cricketers ahead of foreign league commitments

Sri Lanka’s experienced pace duo of Prabodhani (40) and Achini Kulasuriya (35) kept things tight, maintaining pressure with disciplined lines. Despite the breakthrough, India have rotated the strike well to keep the scoreboard moving.

At the end of ten overs, India has 40 overs still to play in their innings. Sri Lanka will look for further inroads, while India aim to build a solid platform for a competitive total.

Team India

India’s squad for the Women’s World Cup features a strong mix of youth and experience across all departments. The batting line-up is spearheaded by star opener Smriti Mandhana, alongside Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry, and power-hitter Richa Ghosh, with Yastika Bhatia withdrawn. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur leads the all-rounders, joined by the versatile Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, and Amanjot Kaur. In the bowling department, India rely on pace options Renuka Singh, Arundhati Reddy, and youngster Kranti Goud, complemented by spinners Radha Yadav and Shree Charani. Together, the squad blends reliable match-winners with promising new faces, aiming to mount a strong challenge for the title.

Pakistan Women face Bangladesh in opener as ICC CWC kicks off tomorrow

Team Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Women’s World Cup squad is led by veteran allrounder Chamari Athapaththu, providing both explosive batting and off-spin options. The batting unit features experienced campaigners like Anushka Sanjeewani, who also serves as vice-captain and wicketkeeper, alongside Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, and young talents Imesha Dulani and Vishmi Gunaratne. Supporting Athapaththu in the allrounder department are Kavisha Dilhari, Piumi Wathsala, and rising star Dewmi Vihanga, adding balance with both bat and ball. The bowling attack combines pace and spin variety, led by senior figures such as Udeshika Prabodhani and Inoka Ranaweera, with support from Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, and Malki Madara. With a blend of seasoned performers and emerging prospects, the squad looks set to mount a strong campaign.