England Women (ENG W) are set to face Sri Lanka Women (SL W) in Match 12 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The tournament continues with England, who have made a strong start, sitting second in the points table with four points from their opening two games. England have historically dominated Sri Lanka in ODIs and will look to maintain their winning streak.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are yet to taste victory in the tournament. They lost their opening match against India, while their encounter with Australia was washed out, giving both sides a point each. Led by Chamari Athapaththu, the Lankan team will be desperate to secure their first win of the World Cup.
Match Details
- Match: England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 12, Women’s World Cup 2025
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 11, 3:00 PM IST
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports, JioHotstar
Pitch Report – R. Premadasa Stadium
The Colombo pitch typically favors batters, often producing high-scoring encounters. Fast bowlers can get some assistance early in the game, while spinners tend to play a key role as the match progresses.
Head-to-Head: ENG W vs SL W in ODIs
- Matches Played: 20
- England Wins: 17
- Sri Lanka Wins: 1
- No Result: 2
- First Match: December 21, 1997 (ENG W won)
- Last Match: September 14, 2023 (ENG W won)
England clearly have the upper hand in this rivalry, and Sri Lanka will need a near-perfect performance to turn the tables.
Predicted Playing XI
England Women (ENG W):
Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Sri Lanka Women (SL W):
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera
Probable Top Performers
Best Batter – Heather Knight (ENG W):
Heather Knight has been in solid form, scoring 79 runs in two matches. Her experience and consistency make her England’s key player with the bat against Sri Lanka.
Best Bowler – Linsey Smith (ENG W):
Linsey Smith has already taken five wickets in the tournament, showcasing her ability to trouble batters consistently. She could be crucial in keeping Sri Lanka’s scoring under control.
With England in strong form and Sri Lanka still searching for momentum, the upcoming clash at Colombo is expected to be an exciting contest, though the stats and recent performances suggest England are favorites to continue their winning streak.
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