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Women’s World Cup 2025: Predicting Sri Lanka XI for match 18

Sri Lanka will take on South Africa in the 18th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Friday, October 17, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sri Lanka have lost two out of their four games, while their remaining two matches have ended in a no result. They faced New Zealand in their last game and elected to bat after winning the toss. They scored 258 runs for the loss of six wickets. It was Sri Lanka’s highest total in WODIs against New Zealand. New Zealand couldn’t bat as the match was abandoned due to rain.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Sri Lanka for Match 18:

Top Order:  

Women's World Cup 2025: Predicting Sri Lanka XI for match 18
Hasini Perera

Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu, and Vishmi Gunaratne will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Athapaththu has amassed 111 runs in three outings at a strike rate of 70.25, including one half-century.

Middle Order:  

Women's World Cup 2025: Predicting Sri Lanka XI for match 18
Harshitha Samarawickrama

Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, and Nilakshi de Silva could be there in the middle order. de Silva is the leading run-scorer for Sri Lanka in the tournament and has made 113 runs in three games. against South Africa in the Women’s World Cup 2025-

Bowlers:  

Women's World Cup 2025: Predicting Sri Lanka XI for match 18
Sugandika Kumari

Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, and Inoka Ranaweera will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Ranaweera is the highest wicket-taker for the team and has picked up seven wickets in two outings at an average of 11.28.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

 

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