Women's World Cup 2025: Match 5, Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SL W vs AUS W?

Match No. 5 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see Sri Lanka Women take on Australia Women on October 4 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The Chamari Athapaththu-led team began their campaign on a poor note, as they suffered a defeat at the hands of India by 59 runs via the DLS Method in their season opener. Sri Lanka batters faced a batting collapse while chasing a target of 270. After this loss, they are in sixth position of the points table with a negative Net Run Rate of 1.255. Notably, Sri Lanka's record against Australia is underwhelming, as they have suffered defeats on 11 occasions. 

On the other hand, Australia women began their campaign with a bang as they are coming off a convincing 89-run victory over arch-rivals New Zealand Women. Opting to bat first, the Alyssa Healy team posted 326, thanks to the batting effort of Ashleigh Gardner. In reply, Sophie Devine made a solid ton, but her efforts went in vain as New Zealand were bowled out on 237.

SL W vs AUS W Match Details

R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium is known to favor batters, with many high-scoring matches played at the venue. However, fast bowlers can exploit some help early on, while the spinners will come into play as the game progresses.

SL W vs AUS W Head to Head in ODIs

SL W vs AUS W Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka Women (SL W):

Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera

Australia Women (AUS W):

Alyssa Healy(w/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

SL W vs AUS W Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Ashleigh Gardner

Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner scored a magnificent ton in the team's opening contest against New Zealand. She would hope to keep up with the same momentum. Her knock, laced with 16 boundaries and one six, guided the Aussies to a mammoth 326-run target. The right-handed batter will look to play in the same manner in the upcoming contest.

Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Molineux

Australia spinner Sophie Molineux picked up a three-wicket haul in the game against New Zealand. Given that the surface is expected to help the spinners, Molineux can wreak havoc in Colombo. The left-arm spinner will have the responsibility to bowl in the middle-overs and pick wickets at regular intervals.

Today's Match Prediction: Australia 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.