ENG-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats: England Women will face Sri Lanka Women in their 12th ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 11 October 2025 at 15:00 IST.
England Women are in red-hot form, unbeaten so far in the tournament, with dominant wins against Australia, South Africa, and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka Women, meanwhile, have struggled to convert opportunities, with close defeats against India and Bangladesh.
Let’s take a look at the ENG-W vs SL-W head-to-head record, recent form, and key stats ahead of this clash.
ENG-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | ENG-W Won | SL-W Won | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 17 | 01 | 02 | December 21, 1997 (ENG W Won) | September 14, 2023 (ENG W Won) |
England Women dominate this rivalry with 17 wins out of 20 matches against Sri Lanka Women.
England Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (ENG-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct 25 | BAN-W | Won | 4 wickets | 182/6 – 178/10 |
| 03 Oct 25 | RSA-W | Won | 10 wickets | 73/0 – 69/10 |
| 28 Sep 25 | AUS-W | Won | 4 wickets | 251/6 – 247/10 |
| 25 Sep 25 | IND-W | Won | 152 runs | 339/9 – 187/10 |
| 22 Jul 25 | IND-W | Lost | 13 runs | 305/10 – 318/5 |
Sri Lanka Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (SL-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 25 | IND-W | Lost | 59 runs (D/L) | 211/10 – 269/8 |
| 27 Sep 25 | BAN-W | Lost | 1 run | 241/10 – 242/8 |
| 11 May 25 | IND-W | Lost | 97 runs | 245/10 – 342/7 |
| 09 May 25 | RSA-W | Lost | 76 runs | 278/7 – 315/9 |
| 04 May 25 | IND-W | Won | 3 wickets | 275/9 – 275/9 |
Key Players: Chamari Athapaththu, Inoka Ranaweera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva
England Women vs Sri Lanka Women Key Player Battles
Heather Knight vs Chamari Athapaththu
- Captains’ clash; Knight anchors while Athapaththu goes aggressive.
Sophie Ecclestone vs Inoka Ranaweera
- Both spinners will look to dominate the middle overs.
Nat Sciver-Brunt vs Harshitha Samarawickrama
- England’s all-rounder vs Sri Lanka’s consistent top-order batter.
Charlie Dean vs Nilakshika Silva
- Dean’s accuracy against Silva’s late-order resistance.
ENG-W vs SL-W Prediction
The England Women’s team currently looks unbeatable with its batting depth and world-class spin attack. Despite Athapattu’s talent, the Sri Lanka Women’s team lacks consistency in all departments.
Prediction: The England Women’s team will continue its winning streak in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 by defeating the Sri Lanka Women’s team.
