SL vs ENG
The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 on October 11, 2025, is set to see co-hosts Sri Lanka take on England.

Overview:

The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a balanced surface which is flat in nature but deteriorates as the match progresses.

The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 11, 2025, is set to see co-hosts Sri Lanka take on England. The match is set to be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Sri Lanka come into this game on the back of a defeat and a no result affair. The Lankans played the opener on September 30 and this is their next game since a washout on October 4.

On the other hand, England have won both their matches so far, beating South Africa and Bangladesh respectively.

The Women’s ODI World Cup is an 8-team tournament with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis. 

England will want to seal another win and keep their unbeaten run going strongly. Sri Lanka, who come to the scheme of things after a good break, will be hungry to put up a fight in front of their home fans. 

Sri Lanka squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

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.

England squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell, Em Arlott, Sarah Glenn, Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb.

In terms of the H2H record, Sri Lanka and England have faced each other 20 times. The Sri Lankan team has lost on 17 occasions (W1 NR 2), as per ESPNcricinfo. 

Sri Lanka probable XI for the match against England

Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshika Silva, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani.

England probable XI for the match against Sri Lanka

Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell.

The Women’s ODI World Cup Match No. 12 will start at 3:00 pm IST on October 11 in Colombo.

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo & Key Details of the Stadium

The R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, is located in Sri Lanka. The stadium can host around 35000 people and was established in the year 1986. The stadium was named after former Sri Lanka president Ranasinghe Premadasa.

The first Women’s ODI was played here in the year 1999. Meanwhile, in 2012, the first Women’s T20I was held here.

In men’s cricket, the first ODI was played in 1986 with the first Test in 1992. The first T20I was played in 2009.

What is the Pitch like at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo?

The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a balanced surface which is flat in nature but deteriorates as the match progresses. The surface starts favouring spinners as the game wears on. The black-soil wicket provides consistent bounce early but becomes slower and grippier, assisting turn and variable bounce in the middle overs. Pacers get minimal seam or swing, especially under day-night conditions, making it a spinner’s paradise for subcontinental clashes.

Key Stats & Records at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

India Women own the highest WODI total here in Colombo. They scored 342/7 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka in May 2025. SL Women own the lowest team total here (78). 

ENG Women’s highest score here is 295/10 versus SL Women in 2016. Meanwhile, SL Women’s top score here is 278/7 versus India in November 2016.

Notably, Sri Lanka Women have played 19 ODIs here in Colombo and won 6 with 13 defeats. England have played 4 games here, winning all 4.

Smriti Mandhana owns the most runs here. She has 287 runs at 47.83 from 6 games. Jemimah Rodrigues is next with 277 runs. For Sri Lanka, Chamari Athapaththu is the top-scorer. She has 264 runs at 22.

Jemimah Rodrigues owns the highest individual WODI score. She hit 123 runs against SA Women.

As per ESPNcricinfo, the average run rate for teams batting first here in Women’s ODIs read 4.47 for sides batting first and 4.07 for teams batting 2nd.

SL vs ENG: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?

According to the weather forecast, the match day is likely to see a bit of rainfall. However, one doesn’t expect the complete match to get washed out. Spin will be a crucial factor. Pacers can get swing.

SL vs ENG: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?

All things considered, Colombo is set to offer a mixed wicket. Both sides have decent batting names and one can expect an even duel with spinners coming into play. England will probably be the outright favourites given their experience and dominance. Sri Lanka should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.

FAQs – Pitch Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

What is the pitch report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a balanced surface which is flat in nature but deteriorates as the match progresses. The surface starts favouring spinners as the game wears on. The black-soil wicket provides consistent bounce early but becomes slower and grippier, assisting turn and variable bounce in the middle overs. Pacers get minimal seam or swing, especially under day-night conditions, making it a spinner’s paradise for subcontinental clashes.

What is Sri Lanka and England’s H2H record in Women’s ODIs?

In terms of the H2H record, Sri Lanka and England have faced each other 20 times. The Sri Lankan team has lost on 17 occasions (W1 NR 2), as per ESPNcricinfo.