Bengaluru, 1 October 2025: 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.

ICC Hall of Famer Sachin Tendulkar has lauded the great miles covered by women’s cricket in recent times.

“I must acknowledge the strides made in the past few years. The Women’s Premier League has been nothing short of a game-changer,” Tendulkar said in his column for ICC.

“It has provided the platform, visibility, and financial security that generations of women cricketers could only dream of.

“A lot of credit must go to Jay Shah, who, during his time as BCCI secretary, pushed for equal match fees for men and women and laid the foundation for the WPL. These steps may appear administrative on paper, but in reality, they change lives.

“They tell every aspiring young girl that her passion is valued equally. I also want to thank the ICC for announcing record prize money for this tournament, even surpassing what was on offer for the men’s World Cup in 2023.”

He added, “Symbolically and practically, it sends a powerful message—that women’s cricket deserves not just applause, but equal respect.”

The ongoing Women’s Cricket World Cup is the 13th edition of the tournament. The eight-team competition sees the best in the world vying for the ultimate prize in the game.

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National, 15th September 2025: Earlier this year, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a landmark 3-year partnership with Unilever’s Personal Care business, making Rexona the official global sponsor for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 and for all ICC Women’s Cricket events through to 2027. As excitement builds for the upcoming tournament, Rexona brought the celebrations home to India with the appearance of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 trophy in Bengaluru. 

In a moment charged with anticipation, cricketing stalwarts Mithali Raj and former wicketkeeper turned TV presenter Dinesh Karthik revealed the dazzling ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 trophy, igniting excitement for a tournament that celebrates resilience, confidence, and the unstoppable power of women’s cricket– an inspiration to dream bigger, break barriers, and change the world.

The afternoon also featured a thought-provoking panel discussion on the growing landscape of women’s cricket in India with Mithali Raj, Dinesh Karthik, and Vipul Mathur, Executive Director, Personal Care, Hindustan Unilever Limited moderated by the effervescent Mayanti Langer. The conversation explored how women’s cricket has become a catalyst for aspiration and Rexona ‘s efforts in building the sport in a big way in the country.

The event also marked the launch of Rexona’s Limited-Edition Glass roll-on portfolio, exclusively curated to commemorate the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup on home soil. The innovation reflects the brand’s promise of non-stop sweat and odor protection, powered by trending fragrances. Available in 3 different variants – Matcha and Vanilla, Sandalwood and Jojoba Oil, Lotus flower and Shea butter, the portfolio promises to deliver an elevated consumer experience.

Commenting on this partnership, Mr. Vipul Mathur, Executive Director & Head of Personal Care at Hindustan Unilever said, ‘Our partnership with ICC Women’s Cricket is a powerful platform to encourage millions of young women to participate in sport, break barriers and pursue their potential At Rexona, our mission is to enable women to move more by delivering superior sweat and  odor protection, giving her the confidence to go all in.’ 

The unveiling in Bangalore captured the passion of a nation that lives and breathes cricket, while shining a spotlight on the bright future of the women’s game. Through its association with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, Rexona extends this purpose to the pitch—supporting athletes and fans alike, and ensuring every stride, sprint, and swing is fueled by confidence.

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