Overview

• ICC warm-up matches run September 25–28 in Bengaluru and Colombo, with India facing England today and Australia scheduled for a single tune-up game.
• The tournament opens on September 30 with India playing co-hosts Sri Lanka at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
• A BCCI video shows India prioritising catching, throws and direct hits in their first camp session after recent fielding lapses against Australia.
• Meg Lanning says banking early points is vital and expects spin to shape the India–Sri Lanka contest.
• Australia arrive as defending champions and clear favourites, while New Zealand captain Sophie Devine names Australia, India and Sri Lanka as the toughest opponents and reiterates this will be her final ODI World Cup.