ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Blockbuster Opener Draws Highest-Ever Attendance

The opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati saw a record-breaking turnout for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. Nearly 23,000 spectators flocked to the ACA Stadium to take in an incredible display of cricket action, captivating live acts, and an electrifying musical homage to a local legend.

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opening match drew 22,843 spectators, the most ever for a group stage match at any ICC Women's event. The previous record of 15,935 was set at the India vs. Pakistan match at the Dubai International Stadium during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.

ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Blockbuster Opening:

Glittering Guwahati! 🤩

A mid-innings show to remember in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener! 🎇

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Commencing at 2:00 PM, the ceremony honoured Assamese cultural history and women's cricket. The state's sorrow after the passing of Assamese musician Zubeen Garg was mirrored in it. Zubeen Garg received a heartfelt homage on the occasion. Some of Zubeen's most well-known songs were performed by Shreya. The Shillong Chamber Choir and singer Papon also performed during the inaugural ceremony at Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The 2024 India-Pakistan Women's T20 World Cup match set the previous attendance record of 15,935.

Shreya Ghoshal made a comeback to the stage during the mid-innings break to play the official tournament anthem and a lively medley of her popular songs. This incredible start symbolises a turning point for women's sport in the nation, as well as the start of a tournament that promises not only fantastic cricket. The BCCI also used the occasion to honour 16 former Indian women cricket players, including former captains Shanta Rangaswamy, Pramila Bhatt, Purnima Rau, Anjum Chopra, and Mithali Raj, as well as ICC Hall of Famers Diana Eduljee and Neetu David.

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