Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Record Crowd at ICC Women’s World Cup Opener
The Women's Cricket World Cup started with a big game in Guwahati!
Nearly 23,000 people came to watch the match between India and Sri Lanka.
This was the most people ever at a women's group-stage game.
There was a special tribute to Zubeen Garg.
Before the game, people sang the national anthems, and Shreya Ghoshal sang the tournament's anthem.
Also, past Indian women cricketers were honored at the event.
Sachin Tendulkar spoke about the game, congratulating the efforts of all.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 began with India vs. Sri Lanka.
The match drew a record crowd of nearly 23,000 fans.
This attendance set a new record for a group-stage fixture in any ICC women’s event.
The opening included a tribute to Zubeen Garg.
The tournament will continue in other cities, promising more exciting games.
- Who
- India and Sri Lanka women’s cricket teams, fans
- What
- Opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
- When
- October 1
- Where
- Guwahati, India
- Why
- Opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
- Match
- India vs. Sri Lanka
- Event
- ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
- Location
- Guwahati, India
- Attendance
- 22,843
- Tribute
- Zubeen Garg Tribute
Sources
Papon Opens India vs Sri Lanka Women’s World Cup In Guwahati With Emotional Tribute To Late Zubeen Garg | Watch
Vishmi Gunaratne's Juggling Catch Sends Pratika Rawal Back To Pavilion During IND W Vs SL W Women's World Cup 2025 Match; Video
ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Shreya Ghoshal Sings National Anthem In Saree During Durga Puja Festivities - Watch
‘Aap Mumbai aa sakte ho’: Jemimah Rodrigues tells Indian Idol judge Shreya Ghoshal after singer wows Indian team
Amanjot, Deepti guide India to recovery in World Cup opener after top-order collapse
Women's World Cup 2025: India vs Sri Lanka breaks IND vs PAK attendance record to set new high
India-Sri Lanka WC opener brought highest turnout for group game of a womens ICC event
After record-breaking prize money pool, ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 marks highest-ever attendance
India-Sri Lanka WC opener brought highest turnout for group game of a women’s ICC event
Women’s World Cup opening day: Zubeen Garg tribute, Shreya Ghoshal’s rendition of the national anthem, and a record turnout of 22,843 in Guwahati
Record 22,843 fans attend ICC Women’s WC opener in Guwahati, breaks group-stage record