Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) will lock horns with South Africa Women (SA-W) in the sixth game of the Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, on Friday, May 9. Notably, the two sides faced each other in the third game of the ongoing series, with the home team edging past the Proteas by five wickets.
The upcoming game will be more like a preparation for the Chamari Athapaththu-led side as they have already qualified for the finals and are set to lock horns with the mighty Indians on May 11. Sri Lanka has played solid cricket so far, winning two out of three games. They will be coming into this contest with a win over India by three wickets and will be hoping to polish their skills in this game.Â
For South Africa, this game is more about salvaging their pride before they fly back home. Having lost all three games so far, the visitors haven’t been at their usual best and have been outplayed in all departments by the other two teams. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt, who missed the last game due to sickness, will be back in the XI and wishes to guide her side to a win.
Match Details
Match
Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women, Match 6, Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025
Venue
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time
Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:00 AM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details
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Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has provided some balanced surfaces in the tournament so far. Batters who have shown a willingness to spend time in the middle have been able to score runs. Spinners have found help, especially in the second innings. The captain who wins the toss should look to bat first.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
24
Won by Sri Lanka Women
06
Won by South Africa Women
15
Tied
00
No Result
03
First-ever Fixture
08 December, 2000
Most-recent Fixture
May 02, 2025
Predicted Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Women
Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera.
South Africa Women
Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Nondumiso Shangase, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Also Check: Tri-Nation Series 2025 Schedule
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Annerie Dercksen
The young South African all-rounder, Annerie Dercksen, has been in fine form in the tournament so far. With two fifties to her name, she stands second on the list of most runs scored with 172 runs in three games. South Africa will once again bank on her to score substantial runs.Â
Probable Best Bowler: Sugandika Kumari
Sugandika Kumari could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against South Africa. She has so far picked up four wickets from two games at an average of 23.25, and is her side’s best bowler. With the conditions favouring the spinner, Kumari could act as a potent threat to the opposition in the middle overs.Â
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
Sri Lanka Women win the toss and bowl first
Powerplay: 50-60
SA-W: 270-280
Sri Lanka Women win the match
Scenario 2
South Africa Women win the toss and bowl first
Powerplay: 40-50
SL-W: 250-260
South Africa Women win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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