Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women 3rd ODI Prediction, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report

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The third match of the Sri Lanka Women’s Tri-Series 2025 promises an exciting clash as Sri Lanka Women take on South Africa Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Thursday. After a disappointing opening loss to India, Sri Lanka will be eager to bounce back and showcase better performances with both bat and ball. On the other side, South Africa also suffered a narrow defeat against India and will look to capitalize on their strong batting display in that game. With both teams seeking redemption, this contest sets up to be a crucial one in the tournament standings. The pitch is known to favor batters, adding intrigue to how each team sets its strategy.

Match Details

Component	Details
Match	Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women
Series	Sri Lanka Women’s Tri-Series 2025 – Match 3
Venue	R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time	Thursday, April 18, 2025
Format	One Day International (ODI)

Team Previews

Sri Lanka Women Preview

Sri Lanka Women began their campaign with a crushing defeat against India, failing across all departments. However, there were individual positives like Hasini Perera’s fighting 30 and Kavisha Dilhari’s 25 off 26 balls, which provided a glimpse of resilience. Wicket-keeper Anushka Sanjeewani added some stability with her 22 off 39 deliveries. In bowling, left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera stood out with figures of 1/32 in 7.4 overs, keeping things tight under pressure.

Despite the loss, Sri Lanka has a balanced squad led by captain Chamari Athapaththu. Their middle-order depth featuring Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshi de Silva can provide late impetus if required. The spin department—Ranaweera and Kulasuriya—will be key under lights with dew expected later in the day. However, inconsistency in partnerships and lack of pace-bowling bite remain concerns. A win here would reignite their campaign and boost morale heading into the final round-robin fixtures.

South Africa Women Preview

South Africa Women started their campaign with a narrow loss to India but displayed commendable fight, especially from opener Tazmin Brits, who smashed a brilliant 109 off 107 balls. Her innings was studded with 13 boundaries and showcased her temperament to anchor the innings. Rookie Annerie Dercksen impressed too with a quickfire 30 off 20, while Sune Luus chipped in with valuable runs in the middle overs.

In bowling, Nonkululeko Mlaba was the pick of the bowlers with 2/55 in 10 overs, offering control and variation. Ayabonga Khaka and Masabata Klaas supported well with one wicket apiece, maintaining good economy rates. The presence of experienced players like Laura Wolvaardt (c), Lara Goodall, and Chloe Tryon adds depth and leadership to the squad.

However, their batting lineup is heavily reliant on a few individuals. If Brits fails again, the middle order must stand up. With confidence still high after a competitive performance against India, South Africa will aim to adapt to Colombo’s conditions and put in a more complete performance. This match gives them a chance to climb the points table and gain momentum for the remainder of the series.

Favourite Team to Win

Team	Why? (100 words)
Sri Lanka Women	Sri Lanka has shown glimpses of potential and enjoys home advantage. With adjustments in strategy, they are likely to challenge South Africa effectively. Improved performances from Athapaththu and the spinners could seal a win for the hosts.

Fantasy Team XI

Player	Team	Role	Reason
Chamari Athapaththu	Sri Lanka Women	Batter/Captain	Experienced skipper; solid finisher in ODIs.
Hasini Perera	Sri Lanka Women	Batter	Top-scorer in last game; stable opener.
Tazmin Brits	South Africa Women	Batter	Match-winner in previous encounter; aggressive stroke-maker.
Annerie Dercksen	South Africa Women	Batter/All-rounder	Cameos with the bat; can chip in with part-time off-spin.
Inoka Ranaweera	Sri Lanka Women	Bowler/All-rounder	Took 1/32 in last game; effective left-arm spinner.
Nonkululeko Mlaba	South Africa Women	Bowler	Took 2/55 in last match; provides grip and control.
Kavisha Dilhari	Sri Lanka Women	All-rounder	Handy batter and off-spinner; impactful role in limited games.
Ayabonga Khaka	South Africa Women	Bowler	Economy-friendly pacer; took 1/42 in last game.
Sune Luus	South Africa Women	Batter/All-rounder	Reliable middle-order batter; useful right-arm medium.
Hansima Karunaratne	Sri Lanka Women	Batter	Aggressive lower-middle order option; good value pick.
Piumi Badalge	Sri Lanka Women	Bowler	Can offer variety with off-spin; economical in shorter formats.

Suggested Captain & Vice-Captain:

• Captain: Chamari Athapaththu (SLW) – Dependable finisher and captaincy bonus.
• Vice-Captain: Tazmin Brits (RSAW) – Big-hitter with proven form.

Players to Avoid in Fantasy:

• Laura Wolvaardt (RSAW): Struggled for form vs India (43 off 75).
• Masabata Klaas (RSAW): Lacks consistency with bat/ball in recent outings.

Team Squads

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

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

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka Women	South Africa Women
Chamari Athapaththu (c)	Laura Wolvaardt (c)
Hasini Perera	Tazmin Brits
Harshitha Samarawickrama	Lara Goodall
Kavisha Dilhari	Karabo Meso (wk)
Nilakshi de Silva	Sune Luus
Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)	Annerie Dercksen
Hansima Karunaratne	Nadine de Klerk
Piumi Badalge	Chloe Tryon
Achini Kulasuriya	Nonkululeko Mlaba
Inoka Ranaweera	Ayabonga Khaka
Malki Madara	Masabata Klaas

Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo offers a flat pitch conducive to scoring, particularly for batters. Spinners may get some assistance during the middle overs, but overall, it’s a batting paradise. Dew in the second innings could aid the chasing team. A first-innings total of 220–240 should be competitive depending on early wickets.

Toss Prediction

Batting First – Both teams will prefer to bat first to set a target and put pressure on the opposition, especially considering dew factor and the nature of the pitch.

Winner Prediction

Sri Lanka Women are expected to clinch their first win of the series, driven by home conditions, familiarity with the pitch, and a motivated unit looking to make amends after a poor start. While South Africa showed promise, they continue to struggle adjusting to subcontinental conditions. Expect Sri Lanka to dominate with improved performances across departments.