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SL-W vs SA-W match 18 statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of the clash

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SL-W vs SA-W preview [Source: @IFSPORT_, @ProteasWomenCSA/x.com]SL-W vs SA-W preview [Source: @IFSPORT_, @ProteasWomenCSA/x.com]

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 rolls on as Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) take on South Africa Women (SA-W) in Match 18 on Friday, October 17 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The high-octane contest will kick off at 3:00 PM IST with Sri Lanka chasing their first win and South Africa hunting a fourth straight victory.

Sri Lanka Women

Co-hosts Sri Lanka Women are winless after four outings (two losses, two no results). Their last fixture against New Zealand was washed out but not before they posted a confident 258/6.

Skipper Chamari Athapaththu and Nilakshi de Silva struck fine fifties while Vishmi Gunaratne (42) and Hasini Perera (44) added crucial runs. To upset an in-form South Africa, Sri Lanka will need a collective performance.

South Africa Women

After a heavy opening defeat to England, South Africa Women have roared back with a hat-trick of wins. In their latest outing, they edged Bangladesh Women by 3 wickets. 

Chasing 233, fifties from Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp set up the pursuit before Nadine de Klerk iced it with 37 off 29*. Earlier, Nonkululeko Mlaba led the bowling with 2 wickets. The Proteas look balanced and confident and will aim to keep the streak alive.

SL-W vs SA-W head-to-head overview

Sri Lanka Women and South Africa Women have met 25 times in ODIs. South Africa lead decisively with 16 wins, Sri Lanka have 6 and 3 matches ended in no result.

R. Premadasa Stadium pitch report

R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo typically offers good batting conditions with a hint of early seam movement. As the match wears on, spinners come to the fore, gripping the surface and dictating the middle overs. Of 27 Women’s ODIs, 15 have been won by teams batting first, 10 by chasing sides with two no results. Expect the toss winner to bat first and let spin control the second half.

Sri Lanka Women and South Africa Women’s probable playing XI

Sri Lanka Women

Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Piumi Badalge, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera

South Africa Women

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Masabata Klaas

Top run scorers in SL-W vs SA-W ODIs

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Chamari Athapaththu: 933 Runs

Sri Lankan skipper, Chamari Athapaththu has scored 933 runs in 21 innings at an impressive average of 49.10, including 2 centuries and 8 fifties with a best of 195*. Her fearless strokeplay makes her the backbone of Sri Lanka’s batting.

Laura Wolvaardt: 546 Runs

South African captain, Laura Wolvaardt has amassed 546 runs in 10 innings at a brilliant average of 91.00, featuring 2 hundreds and 2 fifties with a top score of 184*. Her consistency at the top remains unmatched.

Marizanne Kapp: 480 Runs

The experienced all-rounder has scored 480 runs in 13 innings at an average of 53.33, with 4 fifties and a best of 89*. Her ability to finish games makes her a vital asset for the Proteas.

Top wicket-takers in SL-W vs SA-W ODIs

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Marizanne Kapp: 19 Wickets

With 19 wickets in 18 matches at an average of 25.26 and best figures of 3/38, Marizanne Kapp’s seam bowling remains one of South Africa’s biggest strengths.

Inoka Ranaweera: 12 Wickets

Left-arm spinner, Inoka Ranaweera has taken 12 wickets in 13 matches at 33.58 average with best figures of 3/23. Her experience and control make her a crucial weapon for Sri Lanka in home conditions.

Sune Luus: 10 Wickets

Sune Luus has bagged 10 wickets in 12 matches at 16.90 average, including a best of 4/30. Her knack for picking wickets in the middle overs adds depth to South Africa’s attack.

SL-W vs SA-W stats

Sri Lanka Women’s records

  • Sri Lanka have played 21 ODIs at the R. Premadasa Stadium, winning 6 and losing 14 and one no result.
  • Harshitha Samarawickrama has been Sri Lanka’s most consistent performer in 2025 with 424 runs in 11 ODIs at an average of 42.10, including four fifties.
  • Nilakshi de Silva has scored 334 runs in 11 ODIs at an average of 37.11, playing the role of a reliable middle-order batter.
  • Inoka Ranaweera has been in red-hot form during the tournament, picking 7 wickets in 3 matches at 4.15 economy.
  • Suganduika Kumari has bagged 11 wickets in 10 ODIs this year at an economy of 5.50.
  • Chamari Athapaththu vs Marizanne Kapp in ODIs: 115 runs, 131 balls, 3 dismissals
  • Vishmi Gunaratne vs Chloe Tryon in ODIs: 4 runs, 8 balls, 1 dismissal
  • Harshitha Samarawickrama vs Nadine de Klerk in ODIs: 23 runs, 24 balls, 1 dismissal

South Africa Women’s records

  • South Africa have played 4 ODIs at the R. Premadasa Stadium, winning 1 and losing 3.
  • Tazmin Brits has been sensational in 2025, scoring 749 runs in 13 ODIs at an average of 68.09, including five centuries with a best of 171*.
  • Laura Wolvaardt has accumulated 468 runs in 13 ODIs this year at 36.00 average with one hundred and two fifties.
  • Nonkululeko Mlaba has been South Africa’s standout bowler in 2025, claiming 23 wickets in 12 ODIs at an economy rate of 4.70.
  • Ayabonga Khaka vs Chamari Athapaththu in ODIs: 68 runs, 72 balls, 1 dismissal
  • Sune Luus vs Hasini Perera in ODIs: 28 runs, 34 balls, 2 dismissals
  • Marizanne Kapp vs Inoka Ranaweera in ODIs: 65 runs, 39 balls, 0 dismissals
  • Nonkululeko Mlaba vs Kavisha Dilhari in ODIs: 24 runs, 32 balls, 2 dismissals

Records that can be broken in SL-W vs SA-W Match 18 of 2025 Women’s World Cup

  • Chamari Athapaththu needs 12 runs to reach 4000 ODI runs and 4 wickets to reach 50 ODI wickets.
  • Nilakshi de Silva requires 10 fours to complete 100 ODI fours.
  • Hasini Perera needs 53 runs to reach 1000 ODI runs.
  • Anneke Bosch needs 94 runs to reach 500 ODI runs.
  • Sune Luus is 2 fours away from 250 ODI fours.
  • Chloe Tryon is 1 four away from 200 ODI fours.
  • Nonkululeko Mlaba needs 4 wickets to reach 50 ODI wickets.