SLW vs NZW Probable Playing 11: Chamari Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka will square off against Sophie Devine-led New Zealand in the 15th match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 14 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Sri Lanka will be looking for a win in the upcoming clash to end their winless campaign in the ongoing tournament.

They lost two out of three games they played so far, and one game ended with no result. Chamari’s side suffered a 59-run defeat against India, while the game against Australia was abandoned due to rain.

Meanwhile, they suffered an 89-run defeat against England in their 3rd match of the campaign. On the other hand, New Zealand has one win out of three games, with their only victory coming in the game against Bangladesh Women.

White Ferns suffered an 89-run defeat against Australia in their game and also lost the game against South Africa by 6 wickets.

With Sri Lanka securing 7th position, New Zealand hangs in the fifth position of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 points table.

SLW vs NZW Weather Report

According to the weather report, the conditions in Colombo will be humid and light cloud. The temperature will range between 25 and 31 degrees Celsius.

With humidity rising up to 85 per cent, and dew point will play a major role in the second innings of the game. Despite 10-15% chances of rain, we can expect a full game at Colombo.

SLW vs NZW Pitch Report

The pitch at Colombo offers a slow, bounce track which favours spin bowlers. Batters need to rotate strike and a total of 240-250 are competitive.

The Surface provides bounce but requires shot selections as spinners find grip and turn as the match progress. Fast bowlers may get some initial movement, but the pitch quickly settles into a spinner’s paradise.

SLW vs NZW Probable Playing 11

Sri Lanka Women

New Zealand Women

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson