As the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 begins, the Indian women's team faces Sri Lanka women's in their first match of the tournament. Renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal graced the opening ceremony of the Women’s World Cup, where she sang a rendition of the national anthem.

Apart from that, she also visited the Indian women's team’s dressing room and sang one of her songs. The opening ceremony also featured singers like Joi Barua, Shillong Chamber Choir, Papon; who sang in the fond memory of late Zubeen Garg.

The tournament started after Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss, and she elected to bowl first. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur also preferred to bowl first, pointing out the dew factor of the pitch.

Meanwhile, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar believes the ODI World Cup could be a watershed moment for women's cricket in India.

"I sense that women's cricket in India stands on the cusp of its own watershed moment. The upcoming ICC Women's World Cup will not just be about chasing a trophy; it will be about igniting countless dreams," Tendulkar wrote in an ICC column.