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Rain Threatens to Dampen ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Opener in Guwahati
30 Sep
Summary
- Yellow alert issued for thunderstorm during India-Sri Lanka match
- 49-55% chances of rain delay start of play on opening day
- Opening ceremony plans toned down after singer's death
As of September 30, 2025, the opening match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati is under threat of rain interruptions. The highly anticipated clash, scheduled to kick off the tournament on October 1, 2025, may face delays due to the weather forecast.
According to the latest reports, a yellow alert has been issued for the Barsapara stadium in Assam's capital, with a thunderstorm predicted towards the latter half of the match. The weather forecast suggests a 49-55% chance of rain during the opening hours of the contest, raising the possibility of a delayed start due to a wet outfield, even if there is no active precipitation at the time of the toss.
The Women's World Cup opening ceremony, which was set to take place before the India-Sri Lanka match, has also been reportedly toned down following the recent death of singer Zubeen Garg. The BCCI had grand plans for the ceremony, but they have now been scaled back as a mark of respect.
Despite the looming weather concerns, both teams are eager to get the tournament underway. India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign, while Sri Lanka, under the captaincy of Chamari Athapaththu, will be aiming to cause an upset on the opening day.
