India-Sri Lanka CWC25 opener sets new attendance record

Colombo, October 1 (Daily Mirror) - The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 got off to a historic start in Guwahati with the opener between India and Sri Lanka setting a new opening day attendance record at any Women's Cricket World Cup.

The game drew 22,843 fans at the ACA Stadium, a record for the most attended group stage fixture at any Women’s World Cup.

The previous record of 15,935 was set during the India-Pakistan ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash in 2024.

The milestone is the latest to come from the ongoing marquee tournament, which has also set new benchmarks in fan accessibility and a record prize money pool in women’s cricket history.