SL-W vs PK-W Match Prediction, Preview, Playing11, Pitch and Weather Report

SL-W vs PK-W Match Preview – A pivotal encounter in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is set for Friday, as co-hosts Sri Lanka take on their Asian rivals, Pakistan, at the R. Premadasa Stadium. This match is crucial for both sides as they jostle for position in the tournament standings, with a win here significantly boosting their chances of advancing to the semi-finals.

Sri Lanka, led by the dynamic Chamari Atapattu, will be banking on home advantage and their spin-heavy bowling attack to stifle the Pakistani batters. Pakistan, under the leadership of all-rounder Fatima Sana, brings a balanced squad with a potent pace attack and an in-form batting lineup. This all-Asian clash promises to be a tactical and closely-fought contest.

SL-W vs PK-W Match Details

SL-W vs PK-W Match Preview

This match-up presents a classic battle of strengths. Sri Lanka’s fortunes are heavily tied to the performance of their captain, Chamari Atapattu. Her aggressive, all-round ability with both bat and ball makes her the single biggest X-factor in the game. If Pakistan can dismiss her early, they will feel they are in a dominant position. The Sri Lankan batting will also look to Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshi de Silva for stability. However, their main weapon on this pitch will be their spin quartet, led by the experienced Inoka Ranaweera and Sugandika Kumari.

Pakistan, on the other hand, boasts a more varied bowling attack. The pace duo of Fatima Sana and Diana Baig can be lethal with the new ball, while their spin department, featuring the prolific Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal, is world-class. Their batting has shown improvement, with openers Muneeba Ali and Sidra Ameen providing solid starts, and the likes of Aliya Riaz and Omaima Sohail adding middle-order impetus.

The contest will likely be decided by how Pakistan’s batters handle Sri Lanka’s spinners in the middle overs and whether Sri Lanka’s batting lineup can withstand the pressure from Pakistan’s new-ball bowlers.

SL-W vs PK-W Squads

Sri Lanka Women Squad: Udeshika Prabodhani, Chamari Atapattu (C), Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Sugandika Kumari, Anushka Sanjeewani, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoka Ranaweera, Vishmi Rajapaksha, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Malki Madara, Dewmi Vihanga, Piyumi Wathsala.

Pakistan Women Squad: Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (C), Sidra Nawaz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda-Aroob Shah, Natalia Pervaiz, Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shams, Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar.

SL-W vs PK-W Probable Playing11

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W): Chamari Atapattu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Rajapaksha, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Kavisha Dilhari, Achini Kulasuriya, Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani.

Pakistan Women (PK-W): Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Ameen, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadaf Shams. 

SL-W vs PK-W Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is a traditional sub-continental wicket. The pitch is known to be slow and low, offering significant assistance to spinners as the match progresses. Batting is easiest against the new ball, but as the ball gets older, run-scoring becomes more challenging. Batting first and putting a competitive total on the board (around 230-240) is generally the preferred strategy in a D/N ODI here. Both teams’ spin attacks will be eager to bowl on this surface.

SL-W vs PK-W Weather Report

The weather in Colombo during October is notoriously unpredictable due to the inter-monsoon season. The forecast for Friday, October 24th, indicates a warm and highly humid day with a significant chance of afternoon and evening thundershowers. The match, being a day-night fixture starting at 3:00 PM, is at high risk of rain interruptions. The DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method could very well come into play.

SL-W vs PK-W Match Prediction

This is a very evenly matched contest. Pakistan arguably has the more balanced squad on paper, with better depth in both batting and pace bowling. However, Sri Lanka has two major factors in their favor: the immense X-factor of Chamari Atapattu and the home-ground advantage, with a pitch that is tailor-made for their spin-dominant bowling attack.

If Pakistan’s batters can navigate the Sri Lankan spin challenge, their superior pace attack could give them the edge. But in a high-stakes World Cup match on a home deck, the advantage tips slightly towards the hosts. Expect a close, low-scoring thriller, likely decided by a moment of brilliance from Atapattu or a collective triumph from Pakistan’s spinners.

Prediction: Sri Lanka Women to win (in a close contest).