Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025: Match 3, SL-W vs SA-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SL-W vs SA-W?

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) will lock horns with South Africa Women (SA-W) in the third game of the Tri-Nation ODI Series 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, on Friday, May 2. Notably, both teams are coming off disappointing defeats at the hands of India and will be waiting to bounce back.

The hosts crumbled against Women in Blue in the rain-curtailed opener. After a solid start, Sneh Rana’s spell (3/32) triggered a collapse that saw them lose nine wickets for 93 runs. Hasini Perera top-scored with 30, but India chased down the target of 148 with ease, thanks to Pratika Rawal (50*), Smriti Mandhana (43), and Harleen Deol (48*).

South Africa, too, had their moments before falling under pressure. Chasing 277, they were looking good at 170/2 thanks to Tazmin Brits’ century. But her dismissal led to a terrible collapse, with the team losing eight wickets for 80 runs. Rana once again was the pick of the bowlers, picking up a career-best 5/43.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has always provided a balanced contest between bat and ball. With 16 WODIs played here, teams batting first have won nine times. Early on, batters will enjoy the ball coming onto the bat nicely. The pitch is expected to be similar to the previous one. With the ball getting softer and the pitch wearing, spinners will come into play. Winning the toss and batting first might prove to be the key.

Head-to-Head Record

SL-W vs SA-W Predicted Playing 11s

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W)

Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Piumi Badalge, Achini Kulasuriya, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera

South Africa Women (SA-W)

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Karabo Meso (wk), Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

Also Check: Tri-Nation Series 2025 Schedule

SL-W vs SA-W Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter: Tazmin Brits

South Africa Women opener Tazmin Brits could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Sri Lanka Women. In the previous match against India, Brits smashed a brilliant 107-ball 109, lacing her innings with 13 boundaries and three sixes. However, her efforts went in vain as the side fell 15 runs short of the target. With the pitch expected not to change a lot, the 34-year-old will be hoping to bat in similar fashion.

Probable best bowler: Inoka Ranaweera

Sri Lankan spinner Inoka Ranaweera will be a bowler to watch out for in the game against South Africa Women. The 39-year-old was the only bowler to pick a wicket from her side against India. With the Colombo surface assisting spinners, Ranaweera will look to make the most of the conditions.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

• Sri Lanka Women win the toss and bowl
• PP Score - 45-55
• SA-W: 255-260
• Sri Lanka Women win the match

Scenario 2

• South Africa Women win the toss and bowl
• PP score - 35-45
• SL-W: 235-240
• South Africa Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.