Overview:
Sri Lanka have struggled in the competition so far. They lost to India in their opening match, and the game against Australia was abandoned.
On October 11, England will meet Sri Lanka in Match 12 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
England Women’s team has made a confident start to the competition, claiming victories in their opening two matches and occupying second place with four points. Given their strong history against Sri Lanka, they’ll be determined to continue their good form.
Sri Lanka have struggled in the competition so far. They lost to India in their opening match, and the game against Australia was abandoned. Under the captaincy of Chamari Athapaththu, they are still in search of their first win.
Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa Stadium is known for its tendency to favour batters, leading to plenty of high-scoring matches. Fast bowlers may get some help in the opening overs, with spinners coming into play as the match progresses.
ENG W vs SL W Match Prediction
Scenario 1
England Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
45-55: Powerplay
220-250: Final score
England Women win the match
Scenario 2
Sri Lanka Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
40-50: Powerplay
270-290:Final score
Sri Lanka Women win the match
ENG W vs SL W Probable Top Performers
Key Batter to Watch Out For: Heather Knight
Heather Knight has scored 79 runs in two matches. Knight will look to perform against Sri Lanka.
Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Linsey Smith
Linsey Smith has taken five wickets in two matches, making her a key bowler for England in the upcoming game against Sri Lanka.
ENG W vs SL W Probable Playing 11
England
Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Amy Jones(w), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Linsey Smith, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell
Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Achini Kulasuriya, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera