Women’s World Cup 2025: Predicting Australia XI for match 5

Australia will be up against Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Saturday, October 4, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Australia faced New Zealand in their previous game and elected to bat after winning the toss. Ashleigh Gardner made 115 runs off 83 deliveries and led Australia to a total of 326 runs in 49.3 overs. New Zealand scored 273 runs before getting all out in 43.2 overs, and Australia won the match by 89 runs. 

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Australia for Match 5 against Sri Lanka:

Top Order: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, and Ellyse Perry

Alyssa Healy, Phoebe Litchfield, and Ellyse Perry will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Perry has made 251 runs in seven games at an average of 41.83.

Middle Order: Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, and Ashleigh Gardner

Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, and Ashleigh Gardner could be there in the middle order. Mooney is the leading run-scorer for Australia in ODIs this year with 335 runs in seven games. Gardner scored a century in the first match and won the Player of the Match award.

Lower Middle Order: Tahlia McGrath and Sophie Molineux

Tahlia McGrath and Sophie Molineux are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. McGrath has taken three wickets and scored 114 runs in seven ODI matches this year.

Bowlers: Alana King, Kim Garth, and Darcie Brown

Alana King, Kim Garth, and Darcie Brown will likely be the three bowlers for the team. King is the leading wicket-taker for Australia in ODIs this year with 14 wickets in seven games at an average of 18.85. 

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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