The women’s World Cup 2025 continues to thrill cricket fans as England women lock horns with Sri Lanka women at the R. Premadasa Stadium, colombo. Both sides enter this contest with contrasting momentum, England are riding high after two convincing victories, while Sri Lanka are searching for their first win of the tournament.
Team Preview
England women have made a dominant Start to their world campaign. In their opening match ,they crushed South Africa by 10 wickets, bundling the proteas out for just 69 runs. Linsey Smith was sensational claiming 3/7 , their second match against Bangladesh was a sterner test, chasing 179, were reduced to 103/6 , Heather Knight calm and composed 79 not out guided them home.
On the other hand Sri Lanka campaign has been frustrating so far , they suffered a 59 defeat to India in their first match and saw their second game against Australia washed out. Despite these setbacks,the home side will draw confidence from their familiarity with Colombo truning pitches.
The contest will hang on how Sri Lanka batting stand upto England powerfull bowling unit , Smith nous and Ecclestone variations and rentless accuracy. For Sri Lanka Inoka Ranaweera showed her ability against India and skipper Chamari Athapaththu will provide some fireworks,but they will need to individual brilliance to upset England side.
Head to Head Records in ODI
Total matches played: 20
England won: 17
Sri Lanka won : 1
No Results: 2
Pitch Report
The R.premadasa surface in Colombo traditionally favors spinner but in world cup 3 matches we saw pacers also play a vital role, as the game progresses,the pitch tend to slow and assist turn. A total around 250-260 could be competitive on this wicket.
Probable playing XIs
England
Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver Brunt (c), Heather Knight,Sophie Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell,Linsey Smith.
Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Parera, Harshita Samarawickrama, vishmi Gunarathne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasooriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika prabodani, Inoka Ranaweera
Key players to watch out
Nat Sciver Brunt: she haven’t fire with the bat in this tournament, expected to give her best today, she brings balance to the side with All round ability . She will play a vital role in middle overs.
Sophie Ecclestone : a world class spinners in slow , turning conditions her accuracy and flight variations can strangle Sri Lanka middle order.
Chamari Athapaththu: Sri Lanka captain is a explosive batting approach change game single handedly in her favour, while also play a crucial role with bowl on truning and slow surface wicket.
Inoka Ranaweera : she showed her ability against India takes 4 wickets, she will play crucial role with her spin variations threat England powerfull batting lineup.
Prediction:
England professionalism and composure under pressure see them through expect ENG win and maintaining unbeaten streak . While Expected from Sri Lanka fought hard infront of home crowd get first win in world cup 2025.