SL-W vs SA-W 18th ODI Match Preview:

Sri Lanka Women lock horns with South Africa Women in the 18th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup. This tournament has been very disappointing for Sri Lanka so far. They have already lost two games, while two games were abandoned due to rain. SL-W is currently in 7th place in the points table with 2 points. Their last match against New Zealand Women was cancelled due to rain. Batting first, Sri Lanka Women set a target of 258 runs with the help of half-centuries from Chamari Atapattu and Nilakshi de Silva. 

On the other hand, the South African team lost their first match but made a strong comeback, having won three games in a row. SA-W holds 3rd place in the points table with 6 points. They won their last game against the Bangladesh Women by 3 wickets. In this match, Proteas women's all-rounder Chloe Tryon was named Player of the Match for her match-winning knock of 62 runs. Marizanne Kapp also delivered a fine half-century while Nonkululeko Mlaba took 2 wickets.

SL-W vs SA-W Recent Performance:

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

• Series/Tournament: ICC Women's World Cup, 2025
• Match: SL-W vs SA-W Match 18 ODI
• Date: 17 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.

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

(Last 10 Matches)

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

The weather is unlikely to be very favourable during this match, and rain could disrupt play. The temperature is expected to stay around 25.9°C. Historically, the average score at this venue ranges from 197 to 244 runs. The pitch provides good assistance to pace bowlers, indicating a low-scoring game.

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

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

SL-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Probable 11:

Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera

South Africa Women (SA-W) Probable 11:

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba

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

SL-W vs SA-W- Top Picks from South Africa Women

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Chamari Atapattu (SL-W) is an experienced player. She played an inning of 53 runs off 72 balls in the last ODI..   

Nadine de Klerk (SA-W) is the highest run scorer for South Africa and has taken 4 wickets..

Chloe Tryon (SA-W) is a key all-rounder for SA-W. She has scored 113 runs and taken 5 wickets in this tournament.

Nilakshi de Silva (SL-W) has been a consistent performer for SL-W. So far, she has scored 113 runs. 

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

SL-W vs SA-W Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

SL-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

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

SA-W is likely to win this match. The South African women's team has depth and experience in their batting lineup. The Proteas women’s team is in red-hot form, winning 3 games in a row.  Additionally, they hold a strong record against Sri Lanka's Women's Team.

SL-W vs SA-W 18th ODI FAQ

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

South Africa Women (SA-W) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

South Africa Women.

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

Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Nilakshi de Silva, Laura Wolvaardt and Chamari Atapattu

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 196 and 244 runs.