Sri Lanka Women square off against New Zealand Women in the 15th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Tuesday, 14th October. The match is slated to be played at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo and the scheduled start time is 3:00 PM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including match winner prediction, head to head record and props of the SL-W vs NZ-W clash.
SL-W vs NZ-W Props
Stats
- Harshitha Samarawickrama has scored 62 runs for Sri Lanka in two matches.
- Sophie Devine has scored 260 runs for New Zealand in three matches.
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is renowned for its balanced pitch, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. The conditions typically favor spinners, especially during the middle overs, making it crucial for teams to have quality spin options.
Batters will need to apply themselves and rotate strike effectively, as the pitch can slow down as the game progresses. Average scores in ODIs at this venue are around 230-240, indicating that setting or chasing totals in this range is achievable.
SL-W vs NZ-W Head to Head
Sri Lanka Women and New Zealand Women have faced each other in 16 ODI matches so far. New Zealand Women have the upper hand by winning 13, while Sri Lanka Women won 2. The remaining one match ended in no result.
- Matches Played: 16
- Sri Lanka Women Won: 2
- New Zealand Women Won: 13
- No Result: 1
Head to Head in ODI World Cup
In the ODI World Cup, Sri Lanka Women squared off against New Zealand Women in a total of 5 matches. New Zealand Women have the upper hand by winning all these matches, while Sri Lanka Women were winless.
- Matches Played: 5
- Sri Lanka Women Won: 0
- New Zealand Women Won: 5
SL-W vs NZ-W Squads
Sri Lanka Women Squad: Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Nilakshi de Silva, Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya.
New Zealand Women Squad : Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Bella James, Jess Kerr, Flora Devonshire, Eden Carson, Polly Inglis, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair.
SL-W vs NZ-W Match Winner Prediction
New Zealand Women are strong favourites against Sri Lanka Women. Captain Sophie Devine's superb form, with 260 runs in three matches, gives them a clear edge. For Sri Lanka, Harshitha Samarawickrama's 62 runs in two games have been a bright spot, but the team has struggled for consistency.
With 13 wins in 16 ODIs against Sri Lanka, including all five World Cup meetings, New Zealand hold a dominant record. Their stronger batting lineup and balanced bowling attack make them the likely winners of this contest.
Our Winner Projection : New Zealand Women to Win!
