SL-W vs AUS-W 5th Match Preview & Prediction: Sri Lanka Women will face Australia Women in their 5th game of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 4th October 2025 at 15:00 IST.
Australian women come into this contest high on confidence after a commanding win over New Zealand in their opening fixture. Sri Lanka Women, on the other hand, need to bounce back after their loss to India.
Match Details – SL-W vs AUS-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women, 5th ODI |
| Date | 4th October 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar / Star Sports |
| Format | ODI |
SL-W vs AUS-W Team Preview & Analysis
Sri Lanka Women
Sri Lanka Women fell short in their first outing, losing to India by 59 runs despite fighting efforts from Chamari Athapaththu (43 runs) and Nilakshi de Silva (35 runs).
Their bowling unit, however, showed promise, with Inoka Ranaweera (4/43) impressing with her spin and Udeshika Prabodhani (2/55) picking up crucial breakthroughs. For Sri Lanka to challenge Australia, Athapaththu must deliver with the bat, and their bowlers need to strike early.
Top Batters: Chamari Athapaththu, Nilakshi de Silva, Harshitha Samarawickrama
Top Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya
Predicted XI (Sri Lanka Women):
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera
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Australia Women
Australia Women started their World Cup campaign with a dominant 89-run win over New Zealand, powered by Ashleigh Gardner’s brilliant 115 off 83 balls. Phoebe Litchfield and Kim Garth also chipped in with vital contributions, showcasing the depth of their batting lineup.
In the bowling department, Annabel Sutherland (3/26) and Sophie Molineux (3/25) led from the front, while Alana King supported well with 2 wickets. The team looks balanced and confident, making them strong favourites.
Top Batters: Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney
Top Bowlers: Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Alana King
Predicted XI (Australia Women):
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown
SL-W vs AUS-W Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Condition: Balanced surface at R. Premadasa, assisting spinners as the game progresses. Teams batting first have enjoyed success recently.
Batting: Moderate scoring expected (~230–250 runs first innings).
Pace Bowling: Some early swing possible.
Spin Bowling: High turn expected; spinners will play a major role.
Average 1st Innings Score: ~240 runs
Toss Prediction: Win toss – Bat first.
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy and humid with a touch of afternoon rain.
| Time | Temp (°C) | Rain | Wind Speed (k/h) | Clouds | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 27 | 0.4 mm | 3.6 | 79% | Humid, cloudy |
| 15:00 | 27 | 2.5 mm | 1.4 | 100% | Showers possible |
| 18:00 | 27 | 1 mm | 0.2 | 100% | Damp, aiding spin |
| 21:00 | 27 | 1.7 mm | 1.7 | 100% | Rain threat late |
SL-W vs AUS-W Winning Prediction
Australian women are in tremendous form, with Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Sophie Molineux leading the charge. Sri Lanka Women will rely heavily on Chamari Athapaththu and Inoka Ranaweera, but their inconsistency could cost them.
Prediction: Australia Women to win comfortably by 60–80 runs or chase down the target with ease.
