Sri Lanka vs England in the 12th Women’s ODI World Cup match at Colombo. England enters unbeaten, led by strong batting and spin, while Sri Lanka aims for their first win, relying on key players like Ranaweera and Samarawickrama.
Match Summery
- 12th Match – Women’s ODI World Cup: Sri Lanka vs England
- Date: Saturday, 11th October 2025
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
- Start Time: 09:30 AM BST | 03:00 PM IST/Local
Sri Lanka vs England: Current Form
Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka had a long break since their last match due to their game against Australia being washed out, earning them a point. Key players Harshitha Samarawickrama and Chamari Athapaththu are expected to lead the batting effort, while Ranaweera, Dilhari, and Athapaththu will be key contributors with the ball.
England:
England is in strong form with two wins from two games, dominating South Africa and chasing down Bangladesh successfully. They will look to improve their handling of spin bowling. Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Heather Knight have excelled, with Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith leading a highly effective spin attack.
Sri Lanka vs England: Players to Watch
- Inoka Ranaweera: Vital left-arm orthodox spinner with 8 wickets in 5 games, averaging 26.9 and striking every 30.5 balls. She will be crucial in challenging England’s batting.
- Harshitha Samarawickrama: Leading run-scorer for Sri Lanka in 2025 with 365 runs in 9 matches at an average of 45.6, including four fifties.
- Chamari Athapaththu: Captain who has had a modest ODI season with an average of 23 in 9 games but may lift her performance playing at home.
- Sophie Ecclestone: Left-arm spinner with 17 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 16.52, conceding just 3.9 runs per over.
- Linsey Smith: Another left-arm spinner with 15 wickets in 6 matches, averaging 13.66, striking every 20 balls.
- Amy Jones: New opening batter with an outstanding average of 64.4, scoring 451 runs in 10 innings, including two centuries.
Sri Lanka vs England: Head to Head
- Sri Lanka: 0 wins
- England: 4 wins
Sri Lanka has struggled in recent encounters but will be motivated to claim their first win, especially after witnessing Bangladesh’s success against England’s spin attack.