Australia will face Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Saturday, October 4, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. It will be the second game of the tournament for both teams. It will be the first ODI game between Australia and Sri Lanka since 2019. Australia has defeated Sri Lanka in all 11 ODI matches so far. Four out of these 11 wins have come in the Women’s World Cup.
Here are the top three player battles to watch out for:
1. Chamari Athapaththu vs Alana King:

Chamari Athapaththu will face Alana King in an international game for the first time. The two have faced each other in three WBBL games. Athapaththu has made 25 runs off 18 deliveries against King and has not been dismissed.
2. Harshitha Samarawickrama vs Ellyse Perry:

Harshitha Samarawickrama has faced 19 deliveries from Ellyse Perry in four ODI matches. Samarawickrama has made nine runs off these 19 deliveries and has been dismissed once.
3. Nilakshi de Silva vs Ashleigh Gardner:

Nilakshi de Silva faced Ashleigh Gardner in an ODI game for the first time in 2019. Gardner bowled five deliveries to de Silva and didn’t concede a run.
FAQs
Q1: Who are the key batters for Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women in Match 5?
A1: Harshitha Samarawickrama and Alyssa Healy are the main run-scorers to watch for in this game.
Q2: Which all-rounders can impact Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women in Match 5?
A2: Chamari Athapaththu and Ashleigh Gardner are the key all-rounders who can influence the match with both bat and ball.
Q3: Who are the main wicket-takers for Australia Women?
A3: Megan Schutt and Annabel Sutherland are among the important bowlers 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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