India Defeats Sri Lanka in World Cup Opener: Kaur and Sharma Shine

India commenced their World Cup journey with a dramatic win over Sri Lanka, marked by a significant comeback after a mid-innings slump. The team rebounded from a score of 124/6 to achieve a 59-run victory. The pivotal partnership between Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma, which yielded 103 runs, proved to be a turning point. Kaur, making her World Cup debut, scored a commendable 57 runs, proving her value to the team. Deepti Sharma’s contribution of 53 runs further strengthened the innings, bringing the score to 269/8. Sneh Rana added late momentum with an unbeaten 28. Sri Lanka’s chase was bolstered by skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s 43, but India’s bowlers successfully changed the course of the match. Deepti Sharma’s all-round performance was highlighted by her 3/54 bowling figures. Earlier, Inoka Ranaweera’s bowling had created problems for India’s top order. The match demonstrated India’s capacity to overcome early obstacles, reflecting the team’s resilience and depth.