Overview
- BCCI Women posted verified footage of Shreya Ghoshal meeting the squad in the dressing room before the World Cup opener in Guwahati.
- She sang Piyu Bole and the tournament anthem Bring It Home with players joining in, drawing a playful "Aap Mumbai aa sakte ho" from Jemimah Rodrigues as Radha Yadav had a fan moment and Harmanpreet Kaur shared a hug.
- Ghoshal delivered a live rendition of the Indian national anthem at Barsapara Cricket Stadium before play began.
- The opening ceremony included performances by Papon, Joi Barua and the Shillong Choir Chamber, with Papon paying tribute to late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
- Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and chose to bowl first, citing conditions.