The first match of Women’s World Cup 2025 is going to be held in Guwahati, in which India and Sri Lankan teams will face face to face. The city is ready for this. From the airport to the national highway, the hoardings of matches are seen in every corner. This is the first Women’s ODI match of Guwahati as well as a symbol of the World Cup hosting in the country after decades. The match will be played at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati today (30 September) from 3.00 pm.
Indian team captain Harmanpreet Kaur said before the Indian team’s first match against Sri Lanka, ‘We have a lot of chance to win. I am not saying this just because we will get the benefit of domestic conditions. India has focused more on 50 overs cricket since the last T20 World Cup. The team won by scoring more than 300 runs several times during this period. This has increased the confidence of the players.
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There is an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the city, but this year this festival is a bit calm. Assam’s popular Bollywood singer Zubine Garg died only 10 days ago. There are tribute posters for him on the outer wall of the ACA Stadium, while there are also posters celebrating Devjit Saikia to become BCCI Honorary Secretary.
Cricket and local culture are seen dissolving in each other. The crowd gathered in the pandals is gradually turning into cricket lovers. The stadium has a tight security and the last minute preparations are being completed.
Preparations for the teams are also drawing the attention of the audience. Sri Lankan captain Chamari Atapattu is excited and in the fray with new energy, while India’s Harmanpreet Kaur appeared in the field with experience. The presence of the Afghanistan women’s team is also reminding of the seriousness and struggle of the game.
Experts say that this opener is not just starting, but also an opportunity to face incomplete stories and challenges. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar hopes that the ODI World Cup starting in India from Tuesday will prove to be a significant turn for women’s cricket in the country. The game got a big boost with the Indian women’s team reached the final of the 2017 World Cup in England in 2017. However, the Indian women’s team is still away from the global trophy.
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