Sri Lanka Women will face Australia Women in Match 5 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Saturday, 4 October 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM (IST). Both teams will aim to build momentum and strengthen their position in the group stage.
Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W): –
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunarathne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera.
Australia Women (AUS-W): –
Alyssa Healy (C, WK), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (WK), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown.
Head-to-Head Stats
Sri Lanka Women and Australia Women have a competitive record in women’s cricket. Australia have dominated recent encounters, but Sri Lanka will look to challenge them with disciplined batting and bowling.
Pitch Report
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium generally offers good bounce for pacers early in the innings. Batters who spend time at the crease can score freely, while spinners are likely to play a key role in the middle overs. The wicket provides a balanced contest for both teams.
Weather Forecast
Colombo is expected to have warm and humid conditions with temperatures around 29–31°C and humidity levels above 70%. Minimal chance of rain is expected, allowing a full match to proceed.
Prediction
Australia Women enter as favorites with their strong batting lineup and depth in bowling. Sri Lanka Women will need disciplined performances and smart fielding to challenge them, but Australia’s consistency makes them slightly more likely to win Match 5.
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