The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will host an exciting clash between Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women on Tuesday, October 14, as the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 heats up. The Sri Lankan side will look to register their first win of the tournament, while New Zealand aim to continue their upward momentum after a big win in their previous game.
Sri Lanka Seek First Win
Sri Lanka’s campaign has been off to a rough start, with their only point coming from a washed-out match against Australia. Along with Pakistan, they remain among the few teams yet to record a win. In their last fixture, Sri Lanka faced an 89-run defeat against England at the same venue.
England’s spin attack — led by Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey, and Linsey Smith — dismantled Sri Lanka’s batting lineup, taking eight wickets between them.
Sri Lanka’s batters have struggled for consistency throughout the tournament. Harshitha Samarawickrama has been their top scorer so far, with 62 runs from two matches. On the bowling front, Inoka Ranaweera has been exceptional, claiming seven wickets in two games at an average of 11.28 and a strike rate of 16.28.
New Zealand on the Rise
After a slow start, New Zealand Women bounced back strongly with a commanding victory over Bangladesh. Following two early losses against Australia and South Africa, the White Ferns now stand fifth on the points table with two points.
Captain Sophie Devine has been in superb form, scoring three fifties in three matches and topping the tournament’s run charts with 260 runs at an average of 86.66. Meanwhile, pacers Lea Tahuhu and Jess Kerr have impressed with seven wickets each, placing them among the top wicket-takers this season.
Form Guide
| Team | Recent Results |
| Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) | L, L, L, A, L |
| New Zealand Women (NZ-W) | W, W, L, L, W |
Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
New Zealand dominate the rivalry with 13 wins out of 16 matches, while Sri Lanka have managed only 2 victories, with one game ending without a result.
Head-to-Head: SL-W 2 – 13 NZ-W
Pitch & Weather Report
The R Premadasa Stadium surface is expected to play slow, favoring spinners once again. Batting first could be an advantage as the pitch tends to get trickier in the second innings. Both captains will likely prefer to set a target and build scoreboard pressure.
Weather forecasts predict cloudy skies and frequent showers throughout the day, with around 75% chances of rain and temperatures near 26°C — conditions that could influence team strategies.
Team News & Expected XIs
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):
Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Dewmi Vihanga, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera.
New Zealand Women (NZ-W):
Georgia Plimmer, Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (WK), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson.
Sri Lanka may bring in pacer Achini Kulasuriya in place of left-arm spinner Sugandika Kumari, while New Zealand are likely to stick with their winning combination.
Broadcast Details
Catch the SL-W vs NZ-W Women’s World Cup 2025 match live on Star Sports Network and stream it digitally on the JioHotstar app and website from 3:00 PM IST on Tuesday.
Expert Take
New Zealand enter the match as clear favorites, backed by their balanced lineup and strong form. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will need a standout performance from skipper Chamari Athapaththu and their bowlers to turn things around at home.
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