SL-W vs BAN-W Women’s World Cup 2025 Match 21 Detailed Statistical Preview
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is set to heat up as Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) face Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) in Match 21 on October 20. The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM IST and will take place at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy located in Navi Mumbai. Both teams are looking to break their respective losing streaks in what promises to be a crucial encounter.
Current Form of Sri Lanka Women
Sri Lanka Women are struggling, having lost three matches and faced two no-results in their first five games. In their last match against South Africa Women, they managed a mere 105 runs for 7 wickets in a rain-affected match. Vishmi Gunaratne scored the only notable contribution with 34 runs, while other key players like Chamari Athapaththu and Kavisha Dilhari failed to capitalize on their starts.
Bangladesh Women in Need of a Win
Bangladesh Women started strong with a victory over Pakistan but have since lost four consecutive matches. Their recent loss to Australia Women saw them bow out for 198 runs, with Sobhana Mostary scoring 66 runs. However, the bowlers struggled, allowing Australia to chase the target easily.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 3
- Sri Lanka Wins: 2
- No Result: 1
Pitch Report: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy
The pitch at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy typically supports a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can expect some lateral movement, while batters can take advantage once they settle in. Spinners may come into play later in the innings, making it a batting-friendly surface overall. Teams chasing have found success more often here.
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka Women
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Chamari Athapaththu (c)
- Hasini Perera
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Nilakshi de Silva
- Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)
- Piumi Badalge
- Udeshika Prabodhani
- Sugandika Kumari
- Inoka Ranaweera
Bangladesh Women
- Rubya Haider
- Fargana Hoque
- Sharmin Akhter
- Nigar Sultana (c & wk)
- Sobhana Mostary
- Shorna Akter
- Fahima Khatun
- Nahida Akter
- Ritu Moni
- Rabeya Khan
- Marufa Akter
Key Player Statistics
Top Run-Scorers
- Chamari Athapaththu: 195 runs
- Nigar Sultana: 61 runs
- Kavisha Dilhari: 55 runs
Top Wicket-Takers
- Nahida Akter: 4 wickets
- Udeshika Prabodhani: 3 wickets
- Fahima Khatun: 2 wickets
Upcoming Milestones
- Chamari Athapaththu needs 1 run for 4000 ODI runs.
- Nilakshi de Silva requires 8 fours for 100 ODI fours.
- Hasini Perera is 49 runs away from 1000 ODI runs.
- Anushka Sanjeewani needs 8 fours for 50 ODI fours.
- Fargana Hoque is 79 runs away from 2000 ODI runs.
- Sobhana Mostary requires 5 fours for 50 ODI fours.
This match is vital for both teams not only to boost their morale but also to stay in contention for the tournament. With key players on both sides looking to shine, expect an exciting contest at the Women’s World Cup 2025.
