Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match between South Africa and Sri Lanka being played in Colombo on Friday.
Colombo weather update
The pitch has been covered due to rains. Here’s how it looks as Kavita Menon sends across a picture of the ground from Colombo:
“Can’t see anymore dark clouds from the end that the rain has been coming from though. The waiting game begins,” says Kavita.
SL-W vs SA-W – Live Scorecard
Playing XIs
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Sri Lanka: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera
TOSS
Sri Lanka wins the toss and elects to bat first against South Africa.
PREVIEW
The numbers suggest South Africa holds a clear advantage heading into Friday’s Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 clash against Sri Lanka, leading the head-to-head 16–6.
But the recent record tells a different story. Of the last five encounters, both sides have won two each, with one washout. The last two meetings — both at the R. Premadasa Stadium — saw the Proteas and the Lankans trade commanding victories.
With stakes higher now, the home side will be hoping for kinder weather in its fifth league game, still chasing an elusive first win. Chamari Athapaththu’s team had a promising outing with the bat against New Zealand before rain cut the contest short.
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Streaming Info
Where to watch the live telecast of the Sri Lanka vs South Africa Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match?
The Sri Lanka vs South Africa Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the live stream of the Sri Lanka vs South Africa Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match?
The Sri Lanka vs South Africa Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match will be live streamed on JioHotstar.
Squads
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase. Reserves: Miane Smit
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya. Reserve: Inoshi Fernando
Published on Oct 17, 2025
