Sri Lanka women vs South Africa women: Playing 11 prediction, head-to-head and match details

South Africa Women will look to continue their winning momentum when they face Sri Lanka in the ongoing 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. After an early defeat to England, South Africa bounced back strongly with three consecutive victories. A win in this match would place them on the brink of a semi-final qualification.


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Sri Lanka aim to stay alive in the tournament

Sri Lanka Women, meanwhile, are struggling to stay in contention. They began their World Cup campaign with a loss against India, followed by a washed-out game against Australia. They were later defeated by England and saw their clash against New Zealand curtailed by rain. With two losses and a no result, Sri Lanka need a win to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.



Tournament format and context


The 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup features eight teams, each playing one another in a round-robin format. The top four teams from the points table will progress to the semi-finals. South Africa currently hold a strong position, while Sri Lanka are in a must-win situation to avoid elimination.



Pitch and conditions for the SL vs SA match


The match will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 3 pm IST on October 17. The venue has hosted seven matches in the tournament so far, with one abandoned due to rain and two ending without a result. Spin bowlers are expected to play a key role in this contest.



South Africa vs Sri Lanka Women Head-to-head record


South Africa and Sri Lanka Women have met 25 times in One Day Internationals. South Africa have dominated the rivalry with 16 wins, while Sri Lanka have won six matches and three have ended without a result, according to media reports.



South Africa probable playing XI


Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marianne Kapp, Sune Luus, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

Player to watch out for: Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa’s leading batter, will be key to setting up a strong start at the top.



Sri Lanka probable playing XI


Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sugandika Dasanayaka, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera

Player to watch out for: Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka’s captain and leading run-scorer, will look to anchor the innings and inspire her side to a much-needed win.