Welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
SL-W vs NZ-W – Live Scorecard
What the captains said
Sophie Devine: We’re happy to bowl first. The attack was fantastic against Bangladesh, and we expect similar conditions here. Just one change — Bree Illing comes in for Tahuhu. The match-up with Chamari is an important one, and the stats back Bree to do well. We’re excited to have her back.
Chamari Athapaththu: We’ll bat first. Chasing hasn’t worked for us, and the pitch looks good for batting. We’ve made two changes and want to play positive cricket. I’ve told the youngsters not to feel pressure — just play their natural game on this big stage.
Pitch report
The conditions are bright and sunny after some rain in the build-up, with a fresh, hard surface offering good bounce for seamers. Batters should enjoy the true pitch early on, while spinners are likely to find assistance as the game progresses. Square boundaries measure 63m and 58m, with a straight hit of 67m.
Playing XIs
New Zealand Women (Playing XI): Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Eden Carson
Sri Lanka Women (Playing XI): Hasini perera, chamari athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani Badalge, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera
Toss update
Sri Lanka has won the toss and elected to bat.
STREAMING INFO
Where to watch the live telecast of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match?
The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the live stream of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match?
The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match match will be live streamed on JioHotstar.
PREVIEW
After losing its first two matches in Indore, Sophie Devine and Co. found their stride in Guwahati, beating Bangladesh to get off the mark at the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
But when the White Ferns take on Sri Lanka next, their main challenge will be adapting to the tricky playing environment at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday.
SQUADS
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani Wthsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya (Traveling Reserve: Inoshi Fernando)
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu.
Published on Oct 14, 2025
