SL-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats: On October 20, 2025, at 15:00 IST, Sri Lanka Women will play Bangladesh Women in their 21st ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Both teams are struggling at the bottom of the standings and are currently playing for prestige. The Sri Lankan women’s team is yet to register a win, while the Bangladesh women’s team has only managed one victory so far. With their hopes of making the semi-finals fading, both teams will be looking to end their campaigns with a win.
Before this match, let’s review the SL-W vs. BAN-W head-to-head record, recent results, and important statistics
SL-W vs BAN-W Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | SL-W Won | BAN-W Won | No Result |
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| 03 | 02 | 00 | 01 |
Sri Lanka Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (SL-W – Opp) |
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| 17 Oct 25 | SA-W | Lost | 10 wickets (D/L) | 105/7 – 125/0 |
| 11 Oct 25 | ENG-W | Lost | 89 runs | 164/10 – 253/9 |
| 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 |
Top Performers:
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Chamari Athapaththu continues to lead from the front with her all-around abilities.
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Inoka Ranaweera has been impressive with the ball, taking 7 wickets in 3 matches.
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Bangladesh Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (BAN-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 25 | AUS-W | Lost | 10 wickets | 198/9 – 202/0 |
| 13 Oct 25 | SA-W | Lost | 3 wickets | 232/6 – 235/7 |
| 10 Oct 25 | NZ-W | Lost | 100 runs | 127/10 – 227/9 |
| 07 Oct 25 | ENG-W | Lost | 4 wickets | 178/10 – 182/6 |
| 02 Oct 25 | PAK-W | Won | 7 wickets | 131/3 – 129/10 |
Top Performers:
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Sobhana Mostary has been the standout batter, scoring 161 runs in 5 matches.
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Fahima Khatun and Rabeya Khan have been Bangladesh’s most effective bowlers this season.
Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women Key Player Battles
1. Chamari Athapaththu vs Nahida Akter
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Athapaththu’s explosive start in the powerplay will be crucial; she strikes at over 95+ against left-arm spinners.
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Nahida Akter, Bangladesh’s lead spinner, will aim to dismiss Athapaththu early — she’s taken 8 wickets in the first 10 overs this tournament.
2. Harshitha Samarawickrama vs Fahima Khatun
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Harshitha’s ability to rotate strike in the middle overs makes her vital for Sri Lanka’s innings.
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Fahima Khatun, with her clever changes in pace, has been Bangladesh’s wicket-taker in the middle phase, taking 6 wickets between overs 15–35.
3. Inoka Ranaweera vs Sobhana Mostary
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Ranaweera’s accurate left-arm spin could trouble Sobhana, who has struggled against slow bowlers this World Cup.
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Sobhana Mostary’s form (161 runs so far) makes her Bangladesh’s best hope to anchor the innings.
4. Oshadi Ranasinghe vs Nigar Sultana
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Ranasinghe’s off-spin has troubled right-hand batters; she’s dismissed Nigar twice in previous encounters.
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Nigar Sultana, Bangladesh’s captain, must handle spin carefully and play deep into the innings.
5. Kavisha Dilhari vs Rabeya Khan
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Dilhari’s lower-order hitting gives Sri Lanka a boost in the final overs.
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Rabeya Khan, with her leg-spin and sharp turn, can restrict boundaries during the death overs — crucial for Bangladesh’s bowling success.
SL-W vs BAN-W Win Prediction
Both teams are desperate for victory, but the Sri Lankan women’s team is more experienced and has stronger batting depth. The Bangladesh women’s team has shown courage, but their consistent performances could put them in trouble again.
Prediction: The Sri Lankan women’s team will win by a narrow margin in Visakhapatnam.
