CWC 2025: Fans react as Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur guide India to 269/8 after middle-order collapse vs Sri Lanka in Guwahati

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India Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign with the bat began with drama, setbacks and a heroic fightback in Guwahati. After an early collapse against Sri Lanka, the hosts looked in deep trouble at 124/6. But Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur stitched a sensational century stand under pressure. Their partnership not only revived the innings but also gave India a competitive total. The duo’s 103-run stand became the second-highest for the seventh wicket in Women’s World Cup history. India eventually finished on 269/8 in a rain-affected match at the ACA Stadium.

Deepti and Amanjot turned the tide with a mature and aggressive 103-run partnership for the seventh wicket, rescuing India from a dangerous collapse. At 124/6, Sri Lanka were in complete control thanks to Inoka Ranaweera’s brilliance, but the pair refused to surrender. Amanjot, making her World Cup debut after a long injury layoff, played with confidence, rotating strike and finding gaps to ease the pressure. Deepti, steady at the other end, mixed her trademark patience with calculated aggression.

Together, they neutralized Sri Lanka’s bowling plan and rebuilt the innings with excellent communication and composure. Amanjot also reached her maiden World Cup fifty, showing grit on the big stage. Although she survived three dropped chances, she made full use of her opportunities. Deepti too brought up her half-century with calmness under fire. The 103-run alliance became a landmark in India’s World Cup journey, second only to Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar’s 122-run stand in 2022. Their resilience ensured India went from despair to hope, bringing stability when the team needed it most.

India’s batting had started on shaky ground after Smriti Mandhana’s early dismissal and Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling attack. Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol struggled to find rhythm, with rain further disrupting the flow of the innings. Ranaweera’s magical over, where she dismissed Harleen, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur in quick succession, left the hosts stunned. Richa Ghosh’s cheap dismissal made matters worse, triggering a middle-order collapse.

But Deepti and Amanjot’s counterattack steadied the ship, shifting momentum back in India’s favor. Once Amanjot fell for a well-made 57, Sneh Rana’s explosive 28 off just 15 balls gave India crucial late runs. Deepti too chipped in with a valuable 53, balancing caution with aggression. The final total of 269/8 in 47 overs looked far from possible at one stage, but India’s lower-order determination turned it into reality. By the end of the innings, India not only had a respectable score but also the confidence of a team that fought through adversity. It was a statement of depth, resilience and the ability to recover under pressure on the world stage.

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There is something about players like Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana. They are gritty players. Don't play the aesthetically pleasing shots all the time. However if the team is in trouble they fight they way out and that is what they did today!!

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) September 30, 2025

Amanjot 🤝 Deepti 🤝 #TeamIndia ची तगडी टोटल 💪#AaliRe #CWC25 #INDvSL

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 30, 2025

What a sensational comeback from the women in blue. From 124/6 to finish at 269 is just brilliant. Amanjot and Deepti pulled us out of the ICU… And this cameo from Sneh Rana has given @BCCIWomen a solid chance of winning this World Cup opener ! #ICCWomensWorldCup2025

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) September 30, 2025

Incredible. After 124/6, things looked terrible. But Deepti Sharma, once again stepping up, and of course Amanjot. 🫡 Good signs going ahead in the tournament.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) September 30, 2025

Wheels have well and truly come off for Sri Lanka here. Started off so well. Kept the lines and lengths perfect & the fielding was excellent early on. Nothing going right after that Amanjot and Deepti partnership got going. #CWC25 #INDvSL

— Estelle Vasudevan (@Estelle_Vasude1) September 30, 2025

Deepti Sharma has 70+ Average & 100+ Strike Rate in ODIs in 2025.

Amazing numbers, she's received a lot of trolls in the past, but she's been the backbone in the lower order for India. 🔥

— Bhawana (@cricbhawana) September 30, 2025

No.8 is far too low for a batter of the quality of Amanjot. She should be locked in at No.5.

🇮🇳 got stuck in the middle and it seemed like they suddenly realised they had to up the rate. Chose the wrong bowler, maybe? But need someone at 3 who is a little more proactive v spin.

— Ananya Upendran (@a_upendran11) September 30, 2025

Amanjot Kaur and Sri Lanka’s death by 1000 paper cuts!

What a fantastic player she is.

Temperament. Technique. Tact.

She’s a cut above, is the allrounder from Punjab.#ProperGun

— Ananya Upendran (@a_upendran11) September 30, 2025

Thank god we have Amanjot Kaur. Also Deepti is showing so much maturity in her batting.

— Ritwika Dhar (@RituD307) September 30, 2025

From 124/6 to 269/8 🙌

– Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur played brilliant innings 🔥#women #cricket #INDvSL #CWC25 #TeamIndia

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) September 30, 2025

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