The opening ceremony of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 turned into a historic celebration of culture and music when Nuwandha Senarathne, the young Sri Lankan talent, sang the national anthem Sri Lanka Matha. Sharing the stage with India’s legendary playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who sang Jana Gana Mana, the moment brought goosebumps to millions of fans watching across the world.
Nuwandha Senarathne’s Journey
Nuwandha Senarathne, representing Sri Lanka, has always been passionate about music. In her own words, meeting and rehearsing with Shreya Ghoshal was like “feeling the luckiest person on earth.”
- She fell in love with Shreya’s voice as a child, long before she even knew her appearance.
- To share the same stage and rehearse with her for such a monumental event was described as a dream come true.
- The performance symbolized not only her personal milestone but also Sri Lanka’s pride on a global platform.
Sri Lanka Matha at the World Cup
The anthem Sri Lanka Matha was sung powerfully, filling the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati with emotion and patriotism. This performance came just before India’s anthem Jana Gana Mana, rendered beautifully by Shreya Ghoshal.
| Event | Anthem | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s World Cup 2025 Opening Match | Sri Lanka Matha | Nuwandha Senarathne |
| Women’s World Cup 2025 Opening Match | Jana Gana Mana | Shreya Ghoshal |
The combination of two remarkable voices — one representing Sri Lanka’s rising talent and the other India’s established star — created a symbolic moment of unity.
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Fans’ Reactions
Fans across both countries celebrated the performance:
- Sri Lankan supporters hailed Nuwandha for carrying the pride of the nation at such a young age.
- Indian fans were equally emotional seeing Shreya Ghoshal’s soulful rendition of the national anthem.
- Social media was filled with posts describing it as “a dream stage” and “a moment to remember in cricket history.”
For Nuwandha, this is only the beginning. With her passion for music and her dream of representing her country, the Women’s World Cup stage was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will inspire many more young artists from Sri Lanka.
Conclusion
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 didn’t just open with cricketing action — it began with music, emotion, and unity. Nuwandha Senarathne’s powerful rendition of Sri Lanka Matha, alongside Shreya Ghoshal’s Jana Gana Mana, etched itself as one of the most memorable opening moments in the tournament’s history.
