Sri Lanka Women need a win to keep their hopes alive in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, while New Zealand Women are fighting to book a place in the semi‑finals. The tie‑up is set for Tuesday, 14 October at 3 PM IST on the ground that has shown fast‑swing‑friendly conditions in this tournament – the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Match at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Teams | Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women |
| Match number | 15 of the group stage |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Time | 3 PM IST, 14 Oct 2025 |
| TV | Star Sports |
| Digital | Jio Hotstar or Fan Code |
| Weather | 25 % chance of rain early, 29 °C, moderate wind, 71 % humidity |
Stakes
- Sri Lanka: Three losses to date and no points yet. They have four games left – a win now and a heavy margin of victory will be crucial if they are to qualify for the knock‑outs.
- New Zealand: After a 100‑run win over Bangladesh, the visitors still need a win to stay in the race. They have lost two of their most recent matches but have shown consistency against Sri Lanka.
Head‑to‑Head
- 16 ODIs played together.
- New Zealand 13 wins – Sri Lanka 2 wins – 1 abandoned.
- In this tournament, New Zealand have dropped two games but still have the upper hand in the overall record.
Pitch & conditions
The Colombo wicket has been a bowler’s pitch. Early overcast bowling has helped the pacers produce swing and seam. The surface is slow enough for spinners to get turn, so teams can spread the attack. Toss winners are favoured to bowl first to utilise the early conditions.
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Batter | Bowler |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Harshitha Samarawickrama – 35 off 37 in the England chase; likely to anchor the innings. | Inoka Ranaweera – 7 wickets in 2 games, tight line and turn. |
| New Zealand | Sophie Devine – 260 runs in the tournament, one century and two fifties; a real threat with the bat. | Lea Tahuhu – 7 wickets in 3 games, especially lethal with the new ball. |
Prediction
The historical record tells a clear story: New Zealand Women have dominated Sri Lanka Women for most of their encounters, winning over 90 % of the matches and usually by large margins. Even this season, NZ has shown more consistency. With the fast‑swing surface at hand, the fast bowlers and the aggressive batting line‑up of New Zealand are poised to beat Sri Lanka and move forward to the semi‑finals.
How to Watch
- Live TV on Star Sports Networks.
- Online Streams on Jio Hotstar or Fan Code (app or website).
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Source: ianslive
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