England Women will aim to make it three wins in a row when they face Sri Lanka Women in Match 12 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, October 11.
The four-time champions have started strongly, securing back-to-back victories over South Africa and Bangladesh to sit second in the standings with four points.
Sri Lanka, led by Chamari Athapaththu, are still searching for their first win of the tournament after a defeat to India and a rain-hit draw against Australia. Weather could play a part, but both teams will hope for clear skies and a full contest.
Here’s a look at the prediction, probable lineups, betting tips, odds, and live scorecard for England Women vs Sri Lanka Women in the 2025 Women’s World Cup.
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England vs Sri Lanka Women Form Guide & Predictions
England Women enter this contest in top form after two impressive wins. Their clinical performance against South Africa and a composed chase versus Bangladesh underline their title ambitions. Sri Lanka Women, on the other hand, have struggled to find momentum, losing heavily to India before their clash with Australia was washed out.
The Sporting News Prediction for ENG-W vs. SL-W
- If England bat first: 270–290 runs
- If Sri Lanka bat first: 210–230 runs
- Expected Result: England to win by around 60–70 runs if batting first, or by 7–8 wickets if chasing.
Head-to-head record: England vs Sri Lanka Women in ODIs
England Women have dominated their ODI encounters against Sri Lanka, winning 17 of the 20 matches played between the sides. Sri Lanka have managed just one victory, while two matches ended in a tie or no result.
- Total matches: 20
- England women wins: 17
- Sri Lanka women wins: 01
- Tied/No result: 02
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Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
Batters to watch
Heather Knight (ENG-W): The England captain has been in solid touch, scoring 79 runs in two matches. Her experience and ability to anchor the innings make her a key batter at the top of the order.
Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W): The captain and star batter has been the backbone of Sri Lanka’s lineup, amassing 3,920 runs in 116 ODIs at an average of 35.31, including 19 fifties and nine hundreds.
Bowlers to watch
Linsey Smith (ENG-W): The left-arm spinner has claimed five wickets in two games and has been in excellent form. Her variations and control make her a major threat in the middle overs.
Sugandika Kumari (SL-W): The experienced pacer has been a key wicket-taking option for Sri Lanka, claiming 38 wickets in 44 ODIs at an average of 40.07 and an economy of 5.04. Her best figures of 4/39 show her ability to strike crucial blows.
ENG-W vs. SL-W betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
England Women enter the match as clear favorites, with Dafabet offering odds of 1.17 for their victory. Sri Lanka Women are considered heavy underdogs at 5.09.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
England - W | 1.17 |
Sri Lanka - W | 5.09 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Batsman to Score Most Runs: Heather Knight to score 50–70 runs
- Bowler to Take Most Wickets: Linsey Smith to claim 3 wickets
- First Wicket Catch: Chamari Athapaththu to be dismissed first
England vs Sri Lanka Women: Expected playing XIs and team news
England Women Team News
England enter the match on a two-game winning streak and are unlikely to make any changes to their playing XI. The squad already boasts a strong mix of experienced batters and versatile spin options, giving them flexibility in both batting and bowling. Key players like Heather Knight and Nat Sciver-Brunt are expected to continue leading from the front.
England Women (predicted playing XI): Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones(w), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Sri Lanka Women Team News
Sri Lanka will also stick with the same lineup that started the tournament, relying on the experience of Chamari Athapaththu and their home advantage. The bench lacks depth and international experience, so the team management is expected to give the current squad a chance to find form on the spin-friendly Colombo pitch.
Sri Lanka Women (predicted playing XI): Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera
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Where can I watch England vs Sri Lanka Women?
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Date & Time (IST): Saturday, October 10, 3:00 p.m
- Live Telecast & Streaming Details: Fancode
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