India Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign with the bat began with drama, setbacks and a heroic fightback in Guwahati. After an early collapse against Sri Lankathe hosts looked in deep trouble at 124/6. But Deepti sharma and Amanjot kaur stitched a sensational century stand under pressure. Their partnership not only revived the innings but also gave India a competitive total. The duo’s 103-run stand became the second-highest for the seventh wicket in Women’s World Cup history. India eventually finished on 269/8 in a rain-affected match at the ACA Stadium.

Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur’s rescues India against Sri Lanka in the Women’s World Cup 2025 opener

Deepti and Amanjot turned the tide with a mature and aggressive 103-run partnership for the seventh wicket, rescuing India from a dangerous collapse. At 124/6, Sri Lanka were in complete control thanks to Inoka Ranaweera’s brilliance, but the pair refused to surrender. Amanjot, making her World Cup debut after a long injury layoff, played with confidence, rotating strike and finding gaps to ease the pressure. Deepti, steady at the other end, mixed her trademark patience with calculated aggression.

Together, they neutralized Sri Lanka’s bowling plan and rebuilt the innings with excellent communication and composure. Amanjot also reached her maiden World Cup fifty, showing grit on the big stage. Although she survived three dropped chances, she made full use of her opportunities. Deepti too brought up her half-century with calmness under fire. The 103-run alliance became a landmark in India’s World Cup journey, second only to Sneh rana and Pooja Vastrakar ‘s 122-run stand in 2022. Their resilience ensured India went from despair to hope, bringing stability when the team needed it most.

CWC 2025: India post a competitive 269/8 despite early woes in Guwahati

India’s batting had started on shaky ground after Smriti Mandhana’s early dismissal and Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling attack. Pratika Rawal and Harleen deol struggled to find rhythm, with rain further disrupting the flow of the innings. Ranaweera’s magical over, where she dismissed Harleen, Rodrogus voting and Harmanpreet Kaur in quick succession, left the hosts stunned. Richa Ghosh’s cheap dismissal made matters worse, triggering a middle-order collapse.

But Deepti and Amanjot’s counterattack steadied the ship, shifting momentum back in India’s favor. Once Amanjot fell for a well-made 57, Sneh Rana’s explosive 28 off just 15 balls gave India crucial late runs. Deepti too chipped in with a valuable 53, balancing caution with aggression. The final total of 269/8 in 47 overs looked far from possible at one stage, but India’s lower-order determination turned it into reality. By the end of the innings, India not only had a respectable score but also the confidence of a team that fought through adversity. It was a statement of depth, resilience and the ability to recover under pressure on the world stage.

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