SL-W vs NZ-W: Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction
By Chirag - Oct 14, 2025 10:15 AM
Last updated on Oct 14, 2025 10:16 AM
The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 has entered its third week, and the 15th ODI match will see New Zealand Women take on Sri Lanka Women on Tuesday at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. New Zealand currently sits fifth in the points table with two points, while Sri Lanka occupies the lower half.
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 15 |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium |
| City | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Date & Time | October 14, 2025 – 3:00 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Match Preview
New Zealand Women ended a challenging start to their campaign with a strong 100-run victory over Bangladesh Women. They posted 227 runs on a spin-friendly pitch in Guwahati, led by captain Sophie Devine’s 63 and Brooke Halliday’s 69. The bowlers performed excellently, with Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu taking three wickets each to dismiss their opponents for 127.
Sri Lanka Women, however, are struggling in the tournament. Their last game was a heavy 89-run loss to England Women, where they failed to chase 254 runs. This fixture is crucial for Sri Lanka to revive their campaign.
Head-to-Head Records: SL-W vs NZ-W
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|
| New Zealand Women (NZ-W) | 13 |
| Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) | 2 |
| No Result | 1 |
Also Read: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: How India Women Can Qualify for the Semifinals
Pitch & Weather Report at R. Premadasa Stadium
- Weather Report: The match day is expected to be cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius.
- Pitch Report: The pitch is balanced and conducive for both batters and bowlers, with shorter boundaries likely to favor batting. Spinners may find some assistance, creating a good contest between bat and ball. Teams winning the toss generally prefer to bat first.
Probable Playing 11
1. Chamari Athapaththu (c), 2. Hasini Perera, 3. Harshitha Samarawickrama, 4. Vishmi Gunaratne, 5. Kavisha Dilhari, 6. Nilakshi de Silva, 7. Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), 8. Dewmi Vihanga, 9. Sugandika Kumari, 10. Udeshika Prabodhani, 11. Inoka Ranaweera
1. Suzie Bates, 2. Georgia Plimmer, 3. Amelia Kerr, 4. Sophie Devine (c), 5. Brooke Halliday, 6. Maddy Green, 7. Izzy Gaze (wk), 8. Jess Kerr, 9. Rosemary Mair, 10. Lea Tahuhu, 11. Eden Carson
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
Based on current form, squad balance, and recent performances, New Zealand Women enter this match as clear favorites. Their experienced top order, combined with a potent pace attack, gives them a significant advantage. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will rely heavily on Chamari Atapattu to lead from the front if they are to challenge the Kiwis.
AI Prediction: New Zealand Women to win the match.
Also Read: Updated ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Points Table and Standings
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