SL-W vs AUS-W 5th Match Prediction For ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
The SL-W vs AUS-W 5th Match Prediction sees Sri Lanka Women take on a dominant Australian side in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Chamari Athapaththu leads the home team with hopes of ending the series on a high note, while Alyssa Healy’s Australians aim to maintain their unbroken winning streak against Sri Lanka.
SL-W vs AUS-W Recent Form and Match Details
Australia Women enter as overwhelming favorites, having consistently beaten Sri Lanka in previous ODIs. Their formidable batting lineup, featuring Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, and Tahlia McGrath, poses a significant challenge to Sri Lanka’s top order and spin attack. The match is scheduled on October 4, 2025, at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, starting at 3:00 pm IST.
SL-W vs AUS-W 5th Match Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Women:
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Inoka Ranaweera
Australia Women:
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Phoebe Litchfield
SL-W vs AUS-W 5th Match Prediction
Australia Women are likely to dominate due to their superior ODI record against Sri Lanka. However, Chamari Athapaththu’s leadership and home support could provide Sri Lanka with a fighting chance, particularly if the top-order batters perform.
SL-W vs AUS-W 5th Match Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
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Captain: Alyssa Healy (AUS) / Chamari Athapaththu (SL)
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Vice-Captain: Ellyse Perry (AUS) / Anushka Sanjeewani (SL)
SL-W vs AUS-W 5th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips
Key fantasy picks include Mooney, Perry, and Healy for Australians, while Athapaththu and Ranaweera can offer differential points. Spinners may dominate due to Colombo’s turning surface, especially in the evening session.
SL-W vs AUS-W 5th Match Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa Stadium pitch is expected to provide turn for spinners and some bounce for pacers with the new ball. Batters who settle early can score big. Dew in the evening may help chasing sides.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 230-250
- Best Suited For: Spinners
SL-W vs AUS-W 5th Match Key Players to Watch
- Chamari Athapaththu (SL): Aggressive opener, captain, and key fantasy scorer
- Alyssa Healy (AUS): Impactful top-order batter
- Ellyse Perry (AUS): All-round match-winner
- Inoka Ranaweera (SL): Experienced spinner, wicket-taking potential
SL-W vs AUS-W Match Head-to-Head
Australia Women have a flawless record against Sri Lanka in recent ODIs, reinforcing their status as favorites for this 5th match.
Conclusion
The SL-W vs AUS-W 5th Match Prediction strongly favors Australia Women, who are expected to continue their winning streak in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. For Sri Lanka, only an extraordinary performance led by Athapaththu could trouble the Aussies in Colombo.
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