Sri Lanka Women will face Bangladesh Women in Match 5 of the ICC Women’s World Cup Warm-up Matches 2025 at the Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, on Saturday, 27 September 2025, with the action starting at 3:00 PM (IST). Both teams will aim to fine-tune their combinations and gain momentum ahead of the main tournament.
Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W)
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera
Bangladesh Women (BAN-W)
Nigar Sultana Joty (c & wk), Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Rumana Ahmed, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Jahanara Alam, Salma Khatun, Marufa Akter
Head-to-Head Stats
In their last five meetings, Sri Lanka Women have the upper hand with 3 wins, while Bangladesh Women have managed 2 victories. The contests have often been closely fought, highlighting the competitive nature of this rivalry.
Pitch Report
The surface at Colombo Cricket Club Ground usually offers a good balance between bat and ball. Batters will enjoy stroke-making early on, but as the match progresses, spinners are expected to play a crucial role. Chasing might be slightly challenging if the pitch slows down in the second innings.
Weather Forecast
Conditions are expected to be humid and partly cloudy with a temperature of around 30°C. There’s a slight chance of brief showers, which could lead to minor interruptions during the game.
Prediction
Both teams are evenly matched, but Sri Lanka Women hold a slight advantage with home conditions and a more experienced top order. However, Bangladesh’s bowling attack could make it a close contest if they strike early.
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