The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 got off to a historic start in Guwahati with the opener between India and Sri Lanka setting a new opening day attendance record at any Women's Cricket World Cup.

The game drew 22,843 fans at the ACA Stadium, a record for the most attended group stage fixture at any Women’s World Cup in history.

The previous record of 15,935 was set during the India-Pakistan ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash in 2024.

The milestone is the latest to come from the ongoing marquee tournament, which has also set new benchmarks in fan accessibility and a record prize money pool in women’s cricket history.

India won the rain-affected opener by 59-runs against neighbours Sri Lanka, to kick off their campaign to annex the 50-over title in style on Tuesday (30 Sept.). 

Both India and Sri Lanka are co-hosts of the month-long event which is set to conclude on 2 November. 

(Agencies)