At the stroke of midnight, the India women’s cricket team made history by defeating South Africa to win their first-ever Women’s World Cup 2025. The historic victory marks a landmark moment for Indian cricket, with the women in blue showcasing extraordinary skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the tournament.

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In the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Vishmi Gunaratne of Sri Lanka was stretchered off the field after suffering a knee injury on Friday (Oct 17). The incident happened during the fifth over when Kapp bowled the fourth ball. Gunaratne hit the ball for a close single to the mid-on side, but as she stretched to complete the run, the ball struck her left knee instead of her pad, causing her the injury. After the team physio attended her, she was carried off the field on a stretcher.<h2>Watch the video below -</h2>

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At the time of writing, Sri Lanka were 46/2 in 12 overs, with Harshitha Samarawickrama (6) and Kavisha Dilhari (5) were at the crease. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu scored 11 runs before being dismissed by Klaas. While, Vishmi Gunaratne made 12 before being stretchered off the field due to injury. For South Africa, pacer Masabata Klaas took two important wickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-5-bowlers-in-latest-icc-women-s-odi-rankings-2025-sophie-ecclestone-ashleigh-gardner-megan-schutt-kim-garth-marizanne-kapp-1760353768230">From Kim Garth to Sophie Ecclestone, top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Women's ODI rankings 2025</a>&nbsp;Sri Lanka will need to put up a strong total to challenge South Africa and it will be interesting to see how Sri Lankan batters will manage to build a good score. For now, rain has stopped the game. Earlier in the match, Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. South Africa's captain, Laura Wolvaardt said that they made three changes to their playing XI, while Sri Lanka stuck with the same playing XI.<h2>Playing XIs:</h2>South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Masabata Klaas and Nonkululeko Mlaba&nbsp;Sri Lanka Women: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara and Inoka Ranaweera

Sri Lanka opener Vishmi Gunaratne suffered an unfortunate injury and had to leave the field on a stretcher during the SL-W vs SA-W Women’s World Cup match.

In the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Vishmi Gunaratne of Sri Lanka was stretchered off the field after suffering a knee injury on Friday (Oct 17). The incident happened during the fifth over when Kapp bowled the fourth ball. Gunaratne hit the ball for a close single to the mid-on side, but as she stretched to complete the run, the ball struck her left knee instead of her pad, causing her the injury. After the team physio attended her, she was carried off the field on a stretcher. Watch the video below -

Sri Lanka opener Vishmi Gunaratne suffered an unfortunate injury and had to leave the field on a stretcher during the SL-W vs SA-W Women’s World Cup match.

WWC 2025, SL-W vs SA-W: Vishmi Gunaratne stretchered off the field after knee injury - WATCH

In the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025 league-stage match between India and Pakistan, the Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur continued the team’s no-handshake stance with Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday (Oct 5). After Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana won the toss and chose to bowl first, the two captains did not shake hands with each other, nor did they greet or make eye contact.&nbsp;After the coin toss, both captains spoke only to broadcaster Mel Jones and then returned to their respective dugouts. The brief exchange highlighted India’s ongoing no-handshake stance, which first appeared during the men’s Asia Cup earlier this year.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-lowest-scores-in-womens-odi-world-cup-pakistan-missed-the-top-spot-by-a-whisker-icc-womens-wc-pak-women-west-indies-women-south-africa-women-1759506659283">Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker</a>&nbsp;It all began when the Indian men’s team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, decided not to shake hands with Pakistan players after their group stage match in the Asia Cup 2025. Tensions rose when India chose not to accept the winners’ trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chairman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/even-sana-mir-couldn-t-stop-india-look-at-last-five-ind-w-vs-pak-w-odi-clashes-1759499102280">Even Sana Mir couldn't stop India: Look at last five IND-W vs PAK-W ODI clashes</a>&nbsp;Earlier, after the toss, India Women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur announced one change in India’s lineup, with Renuka Singh Thakur replacing the injured Amanjot Kaur. However, Pakistani captain Fatima Sana said that her team will aim to take advantage of the bowling-friendly conditions.<h2>IND-W vs PAK-W - Playing XIs</h2>India Women (Playing XI): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud and Shree Charani&nbsp;Pakistan Women (Playing XI): Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz(w), Fatima Sana(c), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal

The Indian women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur announced one change in India’s lineup, with Renuka Singh Thakur replacing the injured Amanjot Kaur.

In the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025 league-stage match between India and Pakistan, the Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur continued the team’s no-handshake stance with Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday (Oct 5). After Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana won the toss and chose to bowl first, the two captains did not shake hands with each other, nor did they greet or make eye contact. After the coin toss, both captains spoke only to broadcaster Mel Jones and then returned to their respective dugouts. The brief exchange highlighted India’s ongoing no-handshake stance, which first appeared during the men’s Asia Cup earlier this year. Also Check - Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker It all began when the Indian men’s team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, decided not to shake hands with Pakistan players after their group stage match in the Asia Cup 2025. Tensions rose when India chose not to accept the winners’ trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chairman. Also Check - Even Sana Mir couldn't stop India: Look at last five IND-W vs PAK-W ODI clashes Earlier, after the toss, India Women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur announced one change in India’s lineup, with Renuka Singh Thakur replacing the injured Amanjot Kaur. However, Pakistani captain Fatima Sana said that her team will aim to take advantage of the bowling-friendly conditions. IND-W vs PAK-W - Playing XIs India Women (Playing XI): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud and Shree Charani Pakistan Women (Playing XI): Muneeba Ali, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Rameen Shamim, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz(w), Fatima Sana(c), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal

The Indian women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur announced one change in India’s lineup, with Renuka Singh Thakur replacing the injured Amanjot Kaur.

IND-W vs PAK-W, WWC 2025: Team India continues no-handshake stance against Pakistan

The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday (Oct 4) was called off without a single ball being bowled due to heavy rain. With this conclusion, both the teams shared one point each and Australia remain on top of the points table with three points, while Sri Lanka move up to fifth place despite having a negative net run rate of -1.255.&nbsp;Australia Women entered this match after a dominant 89-run win over New Zealand Women in Indore, while Sri Lanka Women came in this match following a 59-run loss to India Women (DLS method) in Guwahati. Before the game, Australia Women were the clear favourites, as Sri Lanka have never defeated them in any international match and have lost all 11 ODIs and eight T20Is between them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-lowest-scores-in-womens-odi-world-cup-pakistan-missed-the-top-spot-by-a-whisker-icc-womens-wc-pak-women-west-indies-women-south-africa-women-1759506659283">Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker</a>&nbsp;With this match being washed out, Sri Lanka will now face England on Oct 11. While, Australia will stay in Colombo to play Pakistan on Oct 8 before heading to Visakhapatnam for a clash against India on Oct 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;Colombo is also set to host the next match of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 between India and Pakistan on Sunday (Oct 5), but the weather forecast remains uncertain for that game as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-will-rain-play-a-spoilsport-in-ind-w-vs-pak-w-world-cup-clash-in-colombo-1759584849605">ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Will rain play a spoilsport in IND-W vs PAK-W World Cup clash in Colombo?</a>&nbsp;According to BBC Weather report, heavy thunderstorms are expected during the first hour of play on Sunday and overcast skies predicted for the entire match duration. If the rain continues, the game faces a strong possibility of ending in a washout.<h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Teams</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>NR</th><th>PT</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia Women</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>+1.780</td></tr><tr><td>England Women</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+3.773</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Women</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+1.623</td></tr><tr><td>India Women</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>+1.255</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Women</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-1.255</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.623</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Women</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.780</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Women</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-3.773</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Australia Women remain on top of the points table with three points, while Sri Lanka Women move up to fifth place despite having a negative net run rate of -1.255.

The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday (Oct 4) was called off without a single ball being bowled due to heavy rain. With this conclusion, both the teams shared one point each and Australia remain on top of the points table with three points, while Sri Lanka move up to fifth place despite having a negative net run rate of -1.255. Australia Women entered this match after a dominant 89-run win over New Zealand Women in Indore, while Sri Lanka Women came in this match following a 59-run loss to India Women (DLS method) in Guwahati. Before the game, Australia Women were the clear favourites, as Sri Lanka have never defeated them in any international match and have lost all 11 ODIs and eight T20Is between them. Also Check - Five lowest scores in Women's ODI World Cup: Pakistan miss the top spot by a whisker With this match being washed out, Sri Lanka will now face England on Oct 11. While, Australia will stay in Colombo to play Pakistan on Oct 8 before heading to Visakhapatnam for a clash against India on Oct 9. Colombo is also set to host the next match of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 between India and Pakistan on Sunday (Oct 5), but the weather forecast remains uncertain for that game as well. Also Check - ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Will rain play a spoilsport in IND-W vs PAK-W World Cup clash in Colombo? According to BBC Weather report, heavy thunderstorms are expected during the first hour of play on Sunday and overcast skies predicted for the entire match duration. If the rain continues, the game faces a strong possibility of ending in a washout. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025

Australia Women remain on top of the points table with three points, while Sri Lanka Women move up to fifth place despite having a negative net run rate of -1.255.

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Updated points table after Australia vs Sri Lanka match washes out without a ball

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Women's World Cup 2025: India Clinches First Women’s World Cup Title | WION

Women's World Cup 2025: India Beats South Africa to First Women’s World Cup | WION

SL-W vs SA-W: Vishmi Gunaratne stretchered off the field after injury - WATCH

IND-W vs PAK-W, WWC 2025: India continue no-handshake stance against Pakistan

WWC 2025: Updated points table after AUS vs SL match washes out without a ball