The Women’s World Cup 2025 moves to its 18th clash as South Africa Women face Sri Lanka Women at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Colombo, on October 17, 2025. In this SA-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction, both teams will be aiming to strengthen their campaign — South Africa look to secure a semifinal spot, while Sri Lanka hopes to climb up from the lower half of the table.
Match Preview
South Africa Women have looked confident throughout the tournament, registering three wins from their five matches. Their last victory came against Bangladesh Women, where they chased 233 runs comfortably. Chloe Tryon played a crucial knock of 62 off 69 balls, guiding her team home with composure.
Sri Lanka Women, meanwhile, have struggled to build rhythm. They’ve managed just one win so far, with two matches washed out. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu remains their biggest hope, but the team’s middle order has been inconsistent. To challenge South Africa’s well-balanced squad, Sri Lanka will need their spinners to deliver early breakthroughs.
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| SL-W | T, L, NR, L, L |
| SA-W | W, W, W, L, W |
Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)
| Matches Played | SL-W Won | SA-W Won | Tied/No Result | First-Ever Fixture | Most-Recent Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 6 | 16 | 3 | Dec 8, 2000 (SA-W Won) | May 9, 2025 (SA-W Won) |
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Women
A Sanjeewani (wk), H Madavi, N de Silva, H Perera, Vishmi Rajapaksha, Piyumi Wathsala, C Athapaththu (C), WK Dilhari, I Ranaweera, A Kulasuriya, S Kumari
Bench: Dewmi Vihanga, Malki Madara, I Dulani, U Prabodhani
South Africa Women
S Jafta (wk), L Wolvaardt (C), T Brits, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, N de Klerk (C), C Tryon, M Kapp (VC), N Mlaba, A Khaka, M Klaas
Bench: Karabo Meso, S Luus, N Shangase, TS Sekhukhune
Pitch Report – R. Premadasa Stadium
The surface at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium is known to assist spinners, especially in the middle overs. Pacers might get some early swing, but the pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses.
The average first-innings score here is around 235 runs, making it a fair contest between bat and ball.
- Pace Bowling: 40%
- Spin Bowling: 60%
- Batting Pitch: 45%
- Bowling Pitch: 55%
Weather Report
Colombo will remain humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. There is a 30% chance of light rain, but no major interruptions are expected. Temperatures will hover between 28°C and 30°C with moderate humidity.
Dream11 Fantasy Player Picks
| Player | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nadine de Klerk (C) | South Africa | All-rounder |
| Marizanne Kapp (VC) | South Africa | All-rounder |
| Chamari Athapaththu | Sri Lanka | All-rounder |
| Chloe Tryon | South Africa | All-rounder |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | Batter |
| Tazmin Brits | South Africa | Batter |
| Harshitha Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka | Batter |
| Anushka Sanjeewani | Sri Lanka | Wicket-keeper |
| Inoka Ranaweera | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| Udeshika Prabodhani | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | South Africa | Bowler |
Injury Updates
Both sides are expected to play with full-strength squads. No injury concerns have been reported before the start of this match.
Match Prediction
With better recent form and all-round balance, South Africa Women start as clear favorites. Their depth in batting and versatility in bowling make them tough to beat. However, Sri Lanka’s spin attack could trouble them if the pitch turns significantly.
Predicted Winner: South Africa Women
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