India Triumphs Over Sri Lanka in Women's World Cup Opener
India secured a 59-run victory against Sri Lanka using the DLS Method in the ICC Women's World Cup opener. Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma's crucial partnership helped India score 269/8. Sri Lanka was all out for 211 with Deepti taking three wickets, initiating India's campaign with a win.
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India emerged victorious against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup, clinching a 59-run win using the DLS Method on a rain-affected day.
The Indian team's innings was revived by a remarkable 103-run partnership between Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma, leading to a score of 269/8 in a reduced 47-overs match.
Despite a tough start against Sri Lankan spinner Inoka Ranaweera, India's comeback saw them successfully defend a DLS target of 271 as Deepti Sharma's three-wicket haul helped dismiss Sri Lanka for 211 in 45.4 overs.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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