The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 14, 2025, is set to see co-hosts Sri Lanka take on New Zealand. The match is set to be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Sri Lanka come into this game on the back of two defeats and a no result from three matches.

On the other hand, New Zealand lost their first two games of the World Cup before claiming a solid win over Bangladesh.

The Women’s ODI World Cup is an 8-team tournament with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis.

New Zealand will want to seal their 2nd win. It could be a fight with India for a berth in the semis as the shape of the tournament progresses. Sri Lanka will be hungry to put up a fight in front of their home fans. It’s a must-win scenario for them.

Sri Lanka squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup

Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga Wathsala, inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya.

New Zealand squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing, Bella James, Hannah Rowe, Rosemary Mair, Polly Inglis.

In terms of the H2H record, Sri Lanka and New Zealand have faced each other 16 times. The Sri Lankan team has lost on 13 occasions (W2 NR 1), as per ESPNcricinfo.

Sri Lanka probable XI for the match against New Zealand

Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harsitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Nilakshika Silva, Sugandika Achini kulasuria, udeshika prabodhani.

New Zealand probable XI for the match against Sri Lanka

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brook Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Breearne Illing.

The Women’s ODI World Cup Match No. 15 will start at 3:00pm IST on October 14 in Colombo.

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo & Key Details of the Stadium

The R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, is located in Sri Lanka. The stadium can host around 35000 people and was established in the year 1986. The stadium was named after former Sri Lanka president Ranasinghe Premadasa.

The first Women’s ODI was played here in the year 1999. Meanwhile, in 2012, the first Women’s T20I was held here.

In men’s cricket, the first ODI was played in 1986 with the first Test in 1992. The first T20I was played in 2009.

What is the Pitch like at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo?

The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a balanced surface which is flat in nature but deteriorates as the match progresses. The surface starts favouring spinners as the game wears on. The black-soil wicket provides consistent bounce early but becomes slower and grippier, assisting turn and variable bounce in the middle overs. Pacers get minimal seam or swing, especially under day-night conditions, making it a spinner’s paradise for subcontinental clashes.

Key Stats & Records at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

India Women own the highest WODI total here in Colombo. They scored 342/7 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka in May 2025. SL Women own the lowest team total here (78).

SL Women’s top score here is 278/7 versus India in November 2016.

Notably, Sri Lanka Women have played 20 ODIs here in Colombo and won 6 with 14 defeats.

It’s to be noted that New Zealand Women have never played an ODI game in Colombo.

Smriti Mandhana owns the most runs here. She has 287 runs at 47.83 from 6 games. Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu is the 2nd-highest scorer. She has 279 runs at 21.46.

Jemimah Rodrigues owns the highest individual WODI score. She hit 123 runs against SA Women.

Among bowlers, Sri Lanka’s I Ranaweera has the most wickets here (20).

As per ESPNcricinfothe average run rate for teams batting first here in Women’s ODIs read 4.49 for sides batting first and 4.05 for teams batting 2nd.

SL vs NZ: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?

According to the weather forecast, the match day is likely to see a bit of rainfall. However, one doesn’t expect the complete match to get washed out. Spin will be a crucial factor. Fast bowlers can get good swing.

SL vs NZ: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?

All things considered, Colombo is set to offer a mixed wicket. Both sides have decent batting names and one can expect an even duel with spinners coming into play. New Zealand will probably be the outright favourites given their experience and dominance. Sri Lanka should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.

FAQs – Pitch Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

What is the pitch report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a balanced surface which is flat in nature but deteriorates as the match progresses. The surface starts favouring spinners as the game wears on. The black-soil wicket provides consistent bounce early but becomes slower and grippier, assisting turn and variable bounce in the middle overs. Pacers get minimal seam or swing, especially under day-night conditions, making it a spinner’s paradise for subcontinental clashes.

What is Sri Lanka and New Zealand’s H2H record in Women’s ODIs?

In terms of the H2H record, Sri Lanka and New Zealand have faced each other 16 times. The Sri Lankan team has lost on 13 occasions (W2 NR 1), as per ESPNcricinfo.