South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in match number 18 of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025
South Africa now move up to the second spot in the points table
Sri Lanka need to win their remaining two matches in order to keep their semifinals qualification hopes alive
South Africa cruised to a dominant 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-affected clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, strengthening their semifinal hopes in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The match, delayed by nearly five hours due to rain, was eventually reduced to a 20-over-per-side contest.
Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 105/7, with Vishmi Gunaratne (34 off 33) and Nilakshi de Silva (18 off 17) providing some fight. South African spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba stood out with 3 for 19, ensuring the visitors never gained momentum.
Chasing a revised DLS target of 121, openers Laura Wolvaardt (57) and Tazmin Brits (51) were unstoppable, guiding the Proteas to victory with 31 balls remaining. The emphatic win not only lifted South Africa to second on the points table but also gave their net run rate a significant boost, while Sri Lanka now face a must-win situation in their remaining two fixtures.
South Africa Vs Sri Lanka, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Highlights
South Africa Vs Sri Lanka, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Ball-By-Ball Commentary
South Africa Vs Sri Lanka, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Toss Update
Sri Lanka Women won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa.
South Africa Vs Sri Lanka, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Playing XIs
South Africa Women (Playing XI): Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Sri Lanka Women (Playing XI): Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera
