India began their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought victory, overcoming a mid-innings collapse to defeat Sri Lanka by 59 runs. After being reduced to 124/6, the Indian team faced a precarious situation. However, a resilient 103-run partnership between Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma turned the game around. Amanjot, making her World Cup debut after recovering from an injury, contributed a vital 57 runs. Her selection, given the presence of only one specialist pacer, proved to be a strategic success. Deepti Sharma, with a score of 53, further solidified the innings, taking the score to 269/8. Sneh Rana’s quickfire 28 from 15 balls added a final flourish. Sri Lanka’s chase saw promising starts with Chamari Athapaththu’s 43 and a 52-run stand with Harshitha Samarawickrama. However, India’s bowlers tightened their grip, with Deepti Sharma showcasing her all-round brilliance by taking 3/54. Earlier, Inoka Ranaweera’s impressive spell of 4/46 had caused India’s top-order collapse, silencing the home crowd momentarily. The match highlighted India’s ability to recover from setbacks, demonstrating the team’s depth and resilience under pressure.
India Triumphs Over Sri Lanka in World Cup Opener: Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur Star
