On October 4, 2025, the anticipation builds as Sri Lanka Women and Australia Women will clash on center stage at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. This match is set up to be important for both teams as they attempt to gain position in the group stage while also building momentum and confidence as they move toward the later rounds. Sri Lanka will look to capitalise on home conditions, while Australia will try to continue its legacy as the tournament favorites.
Match Details SL-W vs AUS-W
| Category | Details |
| Match | AUSW vs SLW, 5th Match, Group A, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 |
| Date | Saturday, October 05, 2024 |
| Toss | Sri Lanka Women won the toss and opted to bat |
| Time | 3:30 PM |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Umpires | Sue Redfern, Anna Harris |
| Third Umpire | Lauren Agenbag |
| Match Referee | GS Lakshmi |
| Australia Women’s Squad | Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Bench: Grace Harris, Kim Garth, Alana King, Tayla Vlaeminck |
| Sri Lanka Women’s Squad | Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera, Bench: Ama Kanchana, Achini Kulasuriya, Shashini Gimhani, Sachini Nisansala |
| Stadium | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| City | Sharjah |
| Capacity | 16,000 |
| Ends | Pavilion End, Sharjah Club End |
| Hosts to | United Arab Emirates |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV | Star Sports Network |
| Result | Australia Women won by 6 wickets (AUSW: 94/4 in 14.2 overs, SLW: 93/7 in 20 overs) |
Sri Lanka Women’s Team Preview
Following a mild beginning, Sri Lanka enters with some exciting talent on show, particularly captain Chamari Athapaththu and a number of younger all-rounders. Sri Lanka’s advantage against the other teams in the group stage is spin bowling tailored to home conditions. However, Sri Lanka needs to hone both batting consistency and general fielding efficiency at the highest level.
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Australia Women’s Team Preview
Australia has put together an experienced and well-balanced side, showcasing a full range of superstars, such as Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, and Beth Mooney. Australia is known for its explosive batting, smart bowling, and depth in order to repel any opponent, regardless of how tall their wicket is. Their modus operandi is to score runs quickly in powerplays, and from there they relentlessly build pressure through every phase of the innings, even when the scoring rate is not as high.
Head-to-Head Record SL-W vs AUS-W
Australia has consistently experienced strong success against Sri Lanka in past ICC tournaments and bilateral matches, resulting in a strong win-loss ratio. While historically a one-sided affair, recent matchups show potential for Sri Lanka to be competitive, particularly in home conditions and on home surfaces.
| Category | Australia | Sri Lanka |
| Matches | 26 | 26 |
| Won | 16 | 10 |
| Lost | 10 | 16 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Tied | 0 | 9 |
| Home Won | 3 | 4 |
| Away Won | 6 | 3 |
| Neutral Won | 1 | 0 |
Key Battles to Watch SL-W vs AUS-W
- Chamari Athapaththu vs Megan Schutt: A batting-bowling battle with the potential for a huge momentum swing.
- Ellyse Perry vs Sri Lanka spin: Proficiency versus versatility.
- Alyssa Healy vs Udeshika Prabodhani: Explosive start against disciplined bowling.
Probable Playing XI SL-W vs AUS-W
Sri Lanka Women:
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera
Australia Women:
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Match Prediction SL-W vs AUS-W
Sharjah arrives as a heavy favorite based on more favorable results and squad depth. Sri Lanka has the home ground advantage; however, we shouldn’t overlook their tenacity in potentially challenging conditions, particularly if their two left-hand batters and spin twins are firing in the first-round batting stages. We could be in for a close contest with Australia having more experience under pressure in the women’s game.
Players to Watch Out For SL-W vs AUS-W
- Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu, Udeshika Prabodhani, Anushka Sanjeewani
- Australia: Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, Megan Schutt
Conclusion
The Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women 5th Match at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo promises to be a fast-paced encounter laced with tactical battles and the emergence of new talent. As always, this would be an indelible match in entertaining and exhilarating style for the purist. Sit back, relax, enjoy the cricket and hope for the key moments and strategic frames to have a large bearing on the outcome of each match in this period of World Cup cricket from June 2023.
