Match Preview
The 5th Match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see Sri Lanka Women take on the mighty Australia Women at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Australia enters the contest as tournament favourites with a power-packed squad, while Sri Lanka will be eager to use home advantage and surprise one of the strongest sides in women’s cricket.
With experienced campaigners like Chamari Athapaththu and Ellyse Perry in action, fans can expect a thrilling battle under lights.
Series: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Match: Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women, 5th Match
Date & Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 03:00 PM (Local)
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Weather Report – Colombo
Colombo is expected to have humid and partly cloudy conditions on October 4. Temperatures will remain around 29–31°C, with high humidity at 75%, which could test players’ fitness. Light showers are possible, but no major weather interruptions are anticipated. The Match is likely to be played as scheduled.
Pitch Report – R. Premadasa Stadium
The R. Premadasa pitch traditionally favors batters, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. However, spinners play a key role in the middle overs due to the surface slowing down as the Match progresses. Pacers may struggle if they don’t get an early swing. Winning the toss and choosing to bowl first is usually the preferred option here, especially in day-night encounters.
Squads
Sri Lanka Women
Batsmen: Nipuni Hansika, Harshitha Samarawickrama
All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Hasini Perera, Chamari Polgampola, Chandima Gunaratne, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Shashikala Siriwardene, Sripali Weerakkody
Wicketkeepers: Dilani Manodara, Prasadani Weerakkody
Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Ama Kanchana, Eshani Lokusuriyage, Udeshika Prabodhani
Australia Women
Batsmen: Meg Lanning, Rachael Haynes, Elyse Villani
All-rounders: Alex Blackwell, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Nicole Bolton
Wicketkeepers: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney
Bowlers: Sarah Aley, Kristen Beams, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Belinda Vakarewa, Amanda-Jade Wellington
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Key Players to Watch
- Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu (star all-rounder), Inoka Ranaweera (reliable spinner)
- Australia Women: Ellyse Perry (impact all-rounder), Alyssa Healy (explosive wicketkeeper-batter)
👉 Australia Women have dominated Sri Lanka historically, making them clear favorites going into this clash.
Match Prediction Scenarios
Match Prediction: 1
- Sri Lanka Women win the toss and opt to bat first
- Powerplay Score: 35–45 runs
- Sri Lanka Total: 200–220
- Result Prediction: Australia Women to chase successfully and win the match
Match Prediction: 2
- Australia Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay Score (SL-W): 30–40 runs
- Australia Chasing Total: 170–190
- Result Prediction: Australia Women will dominate and win comfortably
👉 Prediction: Australia Women are the favorites to win this Match comfortably, but Sri Lanka Women will rely on home conditions and Athapaththu’s brilliance to put up a fight.
Conclusion
The Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women, 5th Match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, promises exciting cricket in Colombo. While Australia is a heavy favorite, Sri Lanka will look to deliver a spirited performance in front of their home crowd.
Today match Prediction: Australia will win the match.