New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- History was made at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opening ceremony in Guwahati. The opening match between India and Sri Lanka drew 22,843 fans, the highest-ever attendance for group-stage matches in any Women's World Cup.
The ceremony, starting at 2 PM , honoured both women's cricket and Assam's cultural heritage. It reflected the state's grief over the late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
The ceremony paid a moving tribute to Zubeen Garg. Shreya performed some of Zubeen's most popular songs.
The opening ceremony at Barsapara Cricket Stadium also featured performances by singer Papon and the Shillong Chamber Choir.
The previous record for attendance, 15,935, was set during the India-Pakistan Women's T20 Worl...
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