ENG-W vs SL-W 12th ODI Match Preview:

England Women will take on Sri Lanka Women in the 12th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup. The England Women's team is currently in 2nd place on the points table with 4 points. They won the last ODI against Bangladesh Women by 4 wickets. Heather Knight was the highest run scorer for England Women, scoring 79 runs, while Natalie Sciver contributed 32 runs off 41 balls. Sophie Ecclestone bowled well and took 3 wickets.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka is struggling with their poor form. Their second match ended with no result, and before that, they lost their first game against India Women by 59 runs (DLS Method). Skipper Chamari Atapattu played a knock of 43 runs, and Nilakshi de Silva scored 35 runs off 29 balls. In the bowling department, Inoka Ranaweera bowled brilliantly and took 4 wickets, while Udeshika Prabodhani took 2 wickets. To keep their hopes alive in the tournament, this is a do-or-die contest for SL-W.

ENG-W vs SL-W Recent Performance:

ENG-W vs SL-W ICC Women's World Cup, 2025 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Women's World Cup, 2025
• Match: ENG-W vs SL-W Match 12 ODI
• Date: 11 Oct. 2025
• Match Start Time: 03:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar Fan Code app.

ENG-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

ENG-W vs SL-W Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast for this match doesn’t look promising, as rain is expected to interrupt play. The temperature is likely to hover around 30.0°C. Based on previous records, the average score at this venue ranges between 214 and 252 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to spin, suggesting a Low-scoring encounter

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka Stats: 

R.Premadasa Stadium, pitch favours the Spinners. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

England Women (ENG-W) Probable 11:

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (WK), Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver, Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Probable 11:

Chamari Atapattu, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera

ENG-W vs SL-W- Top Picks from England Women

ENG-W vs SL-W- Top Picks from Sri Lanka Women

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Heather Knight (ENG-W) played a match-winning knock of 79 runs in the previous match. She will be a profitable pick for this match as well.

Natalie Sciver (ENG-W) is an experienced all-rounder. She has scored 32 runs and taken 2 wickets for England Women in this tournament.

Chamari Atapattu (SL-W) is a key batter from SL-W. She scored 43 runs and took 1 wicket against IND-W. She will be a must-own pick for this match.

Inoka Ranaweera (SL-W) is the backbone of the SL-W bowling unit. She has taken 4 wickets so far in this tournament.

ENG-W vs SL-W Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

ENG-W vs SL-W Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

ENG-W is expected to win this match. Heather Knight and Natalie Sciver are both in excellent form for England Women, while the Bangladesh team is struggling with their batting. England Women's batting and bowling seem stronger, giving them a better chance of winning.

ENG-W vs SL-W 12th ODI FAQ

Who is likely to win the ENG-W vs SL-W match today?

England Women (ENG-W) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

England Women.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the ENG-W vs SL-W Dream11 team?

Inoka Ranaweera, Natalie Sciver, Chamari Atapattu, Inoka Ranaweera and Kavisha Dilhari

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is flat and excellent for batters, and we can expect an average score range between 214 and 252 runs.

England Women (ENG W) will take on Sri Lanka Women (SL W) in Match No. 12 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday, October 11. The English outfit captained by Heather Knight has been in terrific form thus far, winning both of their opening matches with ease and sitting second on the points table. England’s versatility and experience is strengthening their case as one of the main title contenders this year. 

Sri Lanka Women, under the captaincy of Chamari Athapaththu, are still chasing their first victory of the competition. Sri Lanka suffered a loss in their opening match against India, followed by a washout against Australia in their second match, leaving them with just one point. The batting line-up from the island nation will need to be more consistent if they are to put England’s strong bowling attack to the test. 

England have dominated Sri Lanka historically, with their head-to-head statistics proving this further. Sri Lanka will need a spirited performance from their captain and senior players to stun the opposition in Colombo. The tournament is moving quickly now, and both teams will be keen to fortify their position on the table, and build some momentum.

ENG-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head in ODIs

England Women have a dominant record over Sri Lanka Women, having won most of their past encounters convincingly across formats.

• Matches Played: 20
• ENG-W Won: 17
• SL-W Won: 1
• No Result: 2

ENG-W vs SL-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has seen teams that bat first have success, as the first-innings scores are usually high and can be decisive.

• Total Matches: 181
• Matches won batting first: 100
• Matches won bowling first: 69
• Average 1st Innings Score: 232
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 190
• Highest Total: 375/5 (50 overs) by IND vs SL
• Lowest Total: 50/10 (15.2 overs) by SL vs IND
• Highest Successful Chase: 292/4 (48.3 overs) by SL vs AUS
• Lowest Total Defended: 170/10 (49.2 overs) by WI-W vs SL-W

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ENG-W vs SL-W: Predicted Playing XIs

England Women (ENG-W): Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W): 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

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of eleven matches, the points table looks like this: