INDW vs SLW Women's World Cup: The first match of the ODI World Cup 2025 stuff played between the women's teams of India and Sri Lanka at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday became heady for the spectators and memorable in terms of bowling.
Sri Lanka's experienced spinner Inoka Ranawere dismissed three of India's top batsmen in the 26th over. Her spin trapped Indian tutorage Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Harleen Deol. The 39-year-old Sri Lankan spinner achieved this feat in the 26th over of India's innings. Her bowling created significant problems for the Indian team and completely reverted the momentum of the match.
Ranavere's wonder
39-year-old Inoka Ranawere dismissed India tutorage Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Harleen Deol in the same over. First, she dismissed Pratika Rawal, then Harleen Deol, restricting her to 48 runs and preventing her from scoring a half-century. Then, she wipe bowled debutant Jemimah Rodrigues. Harmanpreet Kaur was unprotected by wicketkeeper Anushka Sanjeevani on the last wittiness of the over.
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Ranawere's victory makes her the second-oldest player to take four wickets in a women's ODI. She moreover became the oldest player to take four wickets in a Women's World Cup. Her performance has wilt a source of inspiration for young players.
Changing undertow of the match
This over completely rocked India's innings. Opener Smriti Mandhana had been dismissed early, and Ranawere's over shattered India's new buildup. India lost several key wickets during this period, creating a tense undercurrent in the match. However, a hat-trick was not achieved in this over as Deepti Sharma did not indulge herself to be dismissed.
Ranavere's influence and future
Her performance was not only crucial for her team, but moreover highlights the importance of wits and age in women's cricket. Her contribution could play a decisive role in Sri Lanka's victory in the World Cup. Ranawere proved that with wits and strategy, young players can be challenged, as can experienced players.
