Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in the 15th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Tuesday, October 14, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sri Lanka faced England in their last match and elected to bowl after winning the toss. England made 253 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Inoka Ranaweera took three wickets for 33 runs. Sri Lanka were bundled out for 164 runs and lost the match by 89 runs.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Sri Lanka for Match 15 against New Zealand in the Women’s World Cup 2025-
1. Top Order: Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), and Harshitha Samarawickrama

Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu, and Harshitha Samarawickrama will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Harshitha is the leading run-scorer for Sri Lanka in the tournament with 62 runs in two games at an average of 31.
2. Middle Order: Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, and Nilakshi de Silva

Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, and Nilakshi de Silva could be there in the middle order. de Silva has amassed 58 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 86.56.
3. Lower Middle Order: Anushka Sanjeewani (wk) and Dewmi Vihanga

Anushka Sanjeewani and Dewmi Vihanga are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Sanjeewani has made 16 runs, while Vihanga has scored three runs so far in the tournament.
4. Bowlers: Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, and Inoka Ranaweera

Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, and Inoka Ranaweera will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Ranaweera is the highest wicket-taker for Sri Lanka and has taken seven wickets in two matches at an average of 11.28. Prabodhani has picked up four wickets in two matches at an average of 27.50.
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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