The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 kicked off in grand style with a record-breaking crowd for the opening clash between India and Sri Lanka at the ACA Stadium on Tuesday. Nearly 23,000 fans thronged the venue to witness thrilling cricketing action, dazzling live performances and a moving musical tribute to legendary composer and singer Zubeen Garg.

An official attendance of 22,843 spectators made it the highest-ever turnout for a group-stage fixture at any ICC Women’s event, surpassing the previous best of 15,935 at the India–Pakistan encounter during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Dubai.

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The day began with an emotional musical homage to Assam’s beloved icon, the late Zubeen Garg. Acclaimed musicians Papon, Joi Barua, and the renowned Shillong Chamber Choir perf

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