The fifth clash of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises an enthralling contest as Sri Lanka take on Australia on October 4th at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The game begins at 3:00 PM IST, setting the stage for a battle between two sides who have experienced contrasting starts to their campaigns.
Australia began their tournament on a commanding note against New Zealand. Struggling at 128/5, it was Ashleigh Gardner’s explosive 115 off 83 balls that turned the tide, well supported by Phoebe Litchfield (45 off 31) and Kim Garth (38 off 37). The bowlers then took charge — Sophie Molineux (3/25), Annabel Sutherland (3/26), and Alana King (2/44) — dismantling New Zealand’s chase to seal an emphatic 89-run victory.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, endured a challenging opener against hosts India. After reducing India to 124/6 through Inoka Ranaweera’s brilliant 4/46, they allowed the lower order to lift the total to 271 (DLS from 47 overs). With the bat, Chamari Athapaththu (43 off 47) and Nilakshi de Silva (35 off 29) showed resistance, but lack of partnerships proved costly as they were bowled out for 211, going down by 59 runs.
Head-to-Head:
Total Matches – 11
Australia Wins – 11
Sri Lanka Wins – 0
The rivalry has been completely dominated by Australia, who have won all eleven encounters so far. The last meeting between the two sides came in 2019, when Australia swept the 3-match ODI series at home 3-0.
Squads:
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Alyssa Healy (C), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Where to Watch Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women – 5th Match
In India, the match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network, while fans can also enjoy the free live stream on Jio Hotstar across mobile devices, tablets, smart TVs, and the web.
Global Broadcast & Live Streaming Partners
Australia – Prime Video (Amazon)
Bangladesh – Nagorik TV & T Sports; online via Toffee
Pakistan – PTV Sports & Ten Sports; digital streaming on Myco and Tamasha
Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean; live streaming on ESPN Play Caribbean
New Zealand – Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3, Sky Go, Sky Sport Now
UK & Ireland – Sky Sports Cricket & Sky Sports Main Event; streaming via Sky Go & NOW TV
USA & Canada – Willow TV & Willow Xtra; available digitally on Cricbuzz
Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport Cricket on DStv and SuperSport app
MENA (Middle East & North Africa) – CricLife Max (via E &); streaming on StarzPlay & StarzON
Papua New Guinea – TVWAN Action; available online at icc.tv
Match Schedule
Sri Lanka Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
30 Sept: vs India – Guwahati – Lost by 59 runs
4 Oct: vs Australia – Colombo
11 Oct: vs England – Colombo
14 Oct: vs New Zealand – Colombo
17 Oct: vs South Africa – Colombo
20 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai
24 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo
Australia Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
1 Oct: vs New Zealand – Indore – Won by 89 runs
4 Oct: vs Sri Lanka – Colombo
8 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo
12 Oct: vs India – Vizag
16 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Vizag
22 Oct: vs England – Indore
25 Oct: vs South Africa – Indore
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