The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 began at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, where India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs before a record-breaking crowd, highlighted by Amanjot Kaur's all-round performance.

From tournament format to venues and top players to watch, here’s Al Jazeera’s guide to the Women’s Cricket World Cup.

India escaped a collapse in their World Cup opener as Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma’s rescue act showcased the value of batting depth, but with only five frontline bowlers, the balance gamble could yet hurt them against stronger sides.

While India have enjoyed a largely one-sided rivalry against Sri Lanka (matches: 35, wins: 31, losses: 3), Chamari Athapaththu's side did manage to win their penultimate meeting

After the drama-filled Asia Cup, where politics and cricket became inseparable in the India-Pakistan clashes, the women's teams are set to meet in Colombo on Sunday. Following India's win over Sri Lanka in Guwahati,

India held its nerve in the last over to win cricket’s Asia Cup for the ninth time with a five-wicket victory over archrival Pakistan in Sunday’s final with only two balls remaining

Sarah Glenn's five-wicket haul and an unbeaten 88 from Alice Capsey helps England beat Australia in their final warm-up match before the Women's World Cup.

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