SA W vs SL W 18th ODI: Where to Watch South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) will go up against South Africa Women (SA-W) in Match 18 of the 2025 Women’s World Cup on Friday, October 17, at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Sri Lanka are still searching for their first win in the tournament and sit seventh on the points table. Two of their earlier matches were affected by rain, and the team will be hoping to get a win at home in front of their fans. South Africa, on the other hand, are third in the standings with three wins so far. The Proteas will be looking to keep their winning streak alive and strengthen their position with a victory over the hosts in Colombo.
Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Teams | South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women |
| Match Number | 18th ODI |
| Tournament | Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Date | Friday, 17 October 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
Pitch Report – R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
The surface at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters who take their time to settle can go on to score big, but the pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into play, especially in the second innings. With an average first-innings score ranging between 230 and 250, teams will look to post a competitive total.
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a temperature around 31°C and moderate humidity. Considering the conditions, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first to take advantage of the better batting surface early on.
| Venue Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 12 |
| Win Bat First | 58% |
| Win Bowl First | 42% |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 252 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 210 |
| Highest Total | 342/7 by IND W vs SL W |
| Lowest Total | 114/10 by PAK W vs AUS W |
| Highest Run Chase | 278/7 by SL W vs IND W |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| South Africa Women | W, W, L, W, L |
| Sri Lanka Women | L, L, L, L, L |
Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Teams | Matches Played | SL-W Wins | SA-W Wins | Tied/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women | 25 | 6 | 16 | 3 |
Predicted Playing XI
Sri Lanka Women: Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Live Streaming & Broadcast
| Platform | Broadcast / Live |
|---|---|
| TV | Star Sports Network |
| Online | JioHotstar |