SA-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Today – Fantasy Tips, Best Picks, Playing 11 for 18th ODI Match
Hello and welcome to the Dream11 prediction and fantasy cricket preview for the 18th match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 between South Africa Women and Sri Lanka Women.
The match will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
South African women have been in strong form this tournament. They’ve played four matches so far, winning three and losing just one.
With six points on the board, they are currently placed third on the points table. In their previous game, they chased a target of 232 runs successfully, finishing the job in 49.3 overs.
Chloe Tryon led the chase with a crucial 62, while Marizanne Kapp added 56 runs and Nadine de Klerk contributed 37. Nonkululeko Mlaba was impressive with the ball, picking up two wickets.
Sri Lanka Women, on the other hand, are yet to register a win. They’ve played four matches so far, losing two while the other two were washed out due to rain.
With only two points, they are placed seventh in the standings. To stay in contention for qualification, they will have to win all their remaining games. Their last fixture was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
South Africa will aim to continue their winning momentum and strengthen their position on the table, while Sri Lanka will look to turn things around and get their first win of the tournament.
With conditions in Colombo often favoring spinners, both teams will rely heavily on their spin departments.
Read the full post to get SA-W vs SL-W Dream11 team picks, fantasy tips, and expert match insights to help you build a strong fantasy lineup.
SA-W vs SL-W Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Women’s ODI World Cup. |
| Venue | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date & Time | October 17, 3:00 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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SA-W vs SL-W Pitch Report Of R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo generally supports the bowlers, especially in the early stages of the game.
Batters can still score runs freely once they get their timing right and adjust to the pace of the wicket.
Bowlers who stick to a disciplined line and length can make good use of the surface, extracting both movement and turn, particularly under the lights in the evening.
As the match goes on, the pitch tends to slow down, making stroke play slightly harder and bringing spinners into the game during the middle and late overs.
Teams often adopt spin-heavy bowling strategies in the second innings to take advantage of the slowing surface and the increased grip available for spinners.
Last Matches Stats:
2nd Oct 2025
PAKW 129 (38.3) BANW 131/3 (31.1)
5th Oct 2025
INDW 247 (50) PAKW 159 (43)
8th Oct 2025
AUSW 221/9 (50) PAKW 114 (36.3)
11th Oct 2025
ENGW 253/9 (50) SLW 164 (45.4)
14th Oct 2025
SLW 258/6 (50) No result (due to rain)
Weather Report of Colombo
The weather forecast for today’s match indicates a 40% chance of rain, which means there could be possible interruptions or a shortened game.
The temperature is expected to stay around 28 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels at approximately 78%.
These warm and humid conditions could assist swing bowlers early on, especially if there’s cloud cover, while spinners might get more grip as the pitch slows down later in the innings.
South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Streaming
You can watch the South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women match live on the JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network.
SA-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 25
South Africa Women Wins: 16
Sri Lanka Women Wins: 06
South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women Recent Form
| South Africa Women | W | W | W | L | L |
| Sri Lanka Women | NR | L | A | L | L |
Team News
South Africa Women
South Africa Women will play with the same winning combination.
Sri Lanka Women
Sri Lanka Women might play with the same team.
SA-W vs SL-W Probable Playing XI
South Africa Women Playing 11
- Laura Wolvaardt (c)
- Tazmin Brits
- Anneke Bosch
- Annerie Dercksen
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sinalo Jafta (wk)
- Chloe Tryon
- Nadine de Klerk
- Masabata Klaas
- Tumi Sekhukhune
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
Sri Lanka Women Probable Playing 11
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Chamari Athapaththu (c)
- Hasini Perera
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Nilakshi de Silva
- Piumi Wathsala Badalge
- Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)
- Sugandika Kumari
- Malki Madara
- Inoka Ranaweera
Top Picks for SA-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team
South Africa Women’s Best Players:
Laura Wolvaardt (c): 114 M, 4771 R, 48.19 A
Marizanne Kapp: 157 M, 3397 R, 35.02 A, 172 W
Chloe Tryon: 119 M, 2229 R, 26.85 A, 61 W
Nadine de Klerk: 53 M, 850 R, 25.00 A, 63 W
Nonkululeko Mlaba: 41 M, 54 R, 4.50 A, 46 W
Sri Lanka Women’s Best Players:
Chamari Athapaththu (c): 118 M, 3988 R, 35.29 A, 46 W
Harshitha Samarawickrama: 44 M, 1163 R, 30.60 A
Kavisha Dilhari: 35 M, 702 R, 26.00 A, 30 W
Inoka Ranaweera: 83 M, 216 R, 8.64 A, 87W
Sugandika Kumari: 46 M, 209 R, 9.08 A, 40 W
SA-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction [Play For FREE]
Wicket-Keepers: A Sanjeewani
Batters: L Wolvaardt, T Brits
All-Rounders: C Athapaththu (VC), C Tryon, M Kapp, N de Klerk (C), K Dilhari
Bowlers: S Kumari, I Ranaweera, N Mlaba
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Laura Wolvaardt, Chloe Tryon, and Marizanne Kapp are also good choices for captain and vice-captain.
SA-W vs SL-W Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Marizanne Kapp
- Chamari Athapaththu
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Chloe Tryon
- Nadine de Klerk
FAQs
Where Can I Get SA-W vs SL-W live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard SA-W vs SL-W on the JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network.
Squads
South Africa Women’s Squad
Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Ayabonga Khaka, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Tumi Sekhukhune, Anneke Bosch, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso, Chloe Tryon.
Sri Lanka Women’s Squad
Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Dewmi Vihanga, Udeshika Prabodhani, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Samarawickrama, Achini Kulasuriya, Imesha Dulani.
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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.