Women’s World Cup 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in match 18

Sri Lanka will take on South Africa in the 18th match of the Women’s World Cup on Friday, October 17, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sri Lanka are yet to record their first win in the tournament. South Africa has won their previous three matches and have been in terrific form. Sri Lanka and South Africa have played a total of 25 WODI games so far. Sri Lanka has won six out of these 25 games.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women, Match 18, Women’s World Cup 2025:

1. Chamari Athapaththu vs Marizanne Kapp:

Chamari Athapaththu has faced Marizanne Kapp in 11 ODI games so far. She has made 115 runs off 131 deliveries and has been dismissed thrice. Kapp has scored 54 runs off 41 deliveries against Athapaththu.

2. Harshitha Samarawickrama vs Ayabonga Khaka:

Harshitha Samarawickrama has faced Ayabonga Khaka in one ODI game. Samarawickrama made 12 runs off seven deliveries against Khaka in that game.

3. Kavisha Dilhari vs Nadine de Klerk:

Kavisha Dilhari has made five runs off 21 deliveries against Nadine de Klerk. de Klerk has scored 37 runs off 44 deliveries against Dilhari and has been dismissed once.

FAQs

Q1: Why is Nadine de Klerk a key player to watch out for against Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup 2025?

A1: Nadine de Klerk is a key player to watch out for against Sri Lanka. 

Q2: What strategies could Sri Lanka use to challenge South Africa in Match 18 of the Women’s World Cup 2025?

A2: Sri Lanka’s spinners like Kavisha Dilhari and Inoka Ranaweera should bowl in tandem through the middle overs, targeting South Africa’s batters. Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama need to set a strong foundation by attacking South Africa’s pacers. Build tactical plans for Kapp, Sune Luus, and de Klerk to disrupt South Africa’s balance. 

Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women clash in Match 18?

A3: Nadine de Klerk and Chamari Athapaththu are among the important all-rounders to watch in this match.

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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