On October 17, the South Africa W vs Sri Lanka W match in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup is scheduled to take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The weather conditions for this match in Colombo indicate that there are very high chances of rain and thunderstorms, which could mean that this match may be shortened. The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium is generally known as a well-balanced pitch, with spinners coming into the action in the second half of the game. The toss-winning team is predicted to bowl first; however, because of the predicted rain threat, they might also need to keep the DLS method in mind.
The South African womenâ€s team and the Sri Lankan womenâ€s team have faced each other 25 times in One Day International matches. South Africa has won 16 matches, and Sri Lanka has won 6 matches; 3 of their matches ended with a no result. South Africa will be coming into this match with confidence, as they have won three back-to-back matches; however, Sri Lanka has not yet won any match in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.
South Africa W vs Sri Lanka W 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup: What to Expect?
The South Africa W and Sri Lanka W match will be a must-win for the Sri Lankan womenâ€s team to stay alive in this tournament. They have played 4 matches so far, losing 2 and having 2 end in a no result. They currently sit in the 7th position on the points table with 2 points and a net run rate of -1.526. For Sri Lanka to have a chance to qualify for the semi-finals in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, they will need to win this match.
However, if Sri Lanka loses, they will only have 2 matches remaining in their group stage schedule. Even if they win both these matches, they will not be able to reach 8 points and will be practically eliminated from the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.Â
On the other hand, the South African womenâ€s team is looking to win this match and take a step forward in qualifying for the semi-finals in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. Currently, South Africa sits in the 3rd position on the points table with 6 points and a net run rate of -0.618. If South Africa wins this match, they will virtually have a guaranteed spot in the top 4. However, if they lose this match against Sri Lanka, they will then have to win at least one of their remaining two group stage matches.
South Africa W vs Sri Lanka W 2025 Womens ODI World Cup: Predicted XI
Here is the predicted lineup of South Africa W and Sri Lanka W in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup:
South Africa W Predicted XISri Lanka W Predicted XILaura Wolvaardt (c)Chamari Athapaththu (c)Tazmin BritsVishmi GunaratneAnneke BoschHasini PereraAnnerie DercksenHarshitha SamarawickramaMarizanne KappKavisha DilhariSinalo Jafta (wk)Nilakshi de SilvaChloe TryonAnushka Sanjeewani (wk)Nadine de KlerkPiumi Wathsala BadalgeMasabata KlaasSugandika KumariTumi Sekhukhune or Ayabonga KhakaMalki Madara or Udeshika PrabodhaniNonkululeko MlabaInoka Ranaweera
South Africa W vs Sri Lanka W 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup: Where to Watch?
In India, the South Africa W vs Sri Lanka W match can be watched live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. Fans in South Africa can watch this match live on SuperSport Cricket and SuperSport App. Sri Lankan fans can watch this match live on TV1 and icc.tv.
FAQs
Q. Has the South African womenâ€s team ever won the Womens ODI World Cup?
A. The South African womenâ€s team has never won the Womens ODI World Cup.
Q. Has the South African womenâ€s team qualified for the semi-finals in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup?
A. So far in this tournament, the South African womenâ€s team has won three matches, and for them to qualify for the semi-finals in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, they will need to win at least 1-2 more matches.
Q. Who is the captain of the Sri Lankan womenâ€s team?
A. Chamari Athapaththu is the captain of the Sri Lankan womenâ€s team in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup.
Q. Has the Sri Lankan womenâ€s team ever won the Womens ODI World Cup?
A. The Sri Lankan womenâ€s team has never won the Womenâ€s ODI World Cup.
Q. Who is the captain of the South African womenâ€s team?
A. Laura Wolvaardt is the captain of the South African womenâ€s team in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.
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