SL-W vs SA-W: Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction
By Chirag - Oct 17, 2025 10:15 AM
Last updated on Oct 17, 2025 01:18 PM
South Africa Women will face Sri Lanka Women in the 18th match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, scheduled on Friday at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. South Africa is third in the points table with six points, while Sri Lanka stands seventh with two points.
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Series | ICC Women's World Cup 2025 |
| Match | Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women, Match 18 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| City | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Date & Time | October 17, 2025 – 3:00 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
| Toss | To be updated |
Match Preview
Sri Lanka Women have faced difficulties with two of their four matches ending in no result due to rain. In their last game, they scored over 250 runs against New Zealand, but persistent rain caused the match to be abandoned. South Africa Women are in better form, with three wins and one loss in four matches. Recently, they won a thrilling match against Bangladesh and will aim to continue this momentum.
Head-to-Head Records: SL-W vs SA-W
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|
| South Africa Women (SA-W) | 16 |
| Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) | 6 |
| No Result | 3 |
South Africa Women hold a strong edge over Sri Lanka in this rivalry.
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Pitch & Weather Report
- Weather Report: The weather in Colombo is expected to be cloudy with heavy to scattered thunderstorms and light rain later in the evening.
- Pitch Report: The R. Premadasa pitch is challenging for batters with assistance for pacers and spinners. The average score at this venue is around 240 runs, indicating a balanced contest.
Probable Playing 11
1. Laura Wolvaardt (c), 2. Anneke Bosch, 3. Tazmin Brits, 4. Nadine de Klerk, 5. Marizanne Kapp, 6. Annerie Dercksen, 7. Sinalo Jafta (wk), 8. Chloe Tryon, 9. Nonkululeko Mlaba, 10. Ayabonga Khaka, 11. Masabata Klaas
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. Piumi Badalge, 9. Sugandika Kumari, 10. Malki Madara, 11. Inoka Ranaweera
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
While Sri Lanka Women have shown promise, South Africa’s balanced squad and experience give them a clear edge. The Proteas have been clinical in all departments — batting depth, bowling variety, and fielding discipline.
However, if rain intervenes, the match could again end in a no result — a situation that Sri Lanka would gladly take.
AI Prediction: South Africa Women to win (with a 75% probability).
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