Over the years, Australia’s women’s cricket team has held clear control over Sri Lanka in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). As they prepare to clash again in the the ICC Women’s World Cup, here’s a full breakdown of their rivalry, key statistics, team insights, and what to watch for.
Sri Lanka vs Australia Women Head-to-Head ODI
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total ODIs Played | 11 |
| Australia Wins | 11 |
| Sri Lanka Wins | 0 |
| Tied / No-Result | 0 |
Australia has never lost an ODI against Sri Lanka in women’s cricket. Across venues, pitches, and match conditions, they’ve maintained absolute superiority.
Top Performers in the Rivalry
Batting Highlights
- Meg Lanning (Australia):
- Matches: 9
- Runs: 434 (average ~72.33)
- Highest Score: 152*
- Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka):
- Matches: 9
- Runs: 359 (average ~44.87)
- Top Score: 178* — the highest individual score in this clash
Other notable names from Australia include Rachael Haynes and Nicole Bolton, each accumulating big runs in limited opportunities.
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Bowling Standouts
- Kristen Beams (Australia):
- Wickets: 15 (best instances 4/15)
- Jess Jonassen (Australia):
- 10 Wickets, with a best of 4/31
- Sri Lanka’s Athapaththu also twists things with her part-time spin, collecting 7 wickets in this fixture.
Highest & Lowest Totals in This Rivalry
- Highest by Australia:
282/3 in 50 overs (Christchurch) - Lowest by Sri Lanka:
57 — a stark example of how Australia have embarrassed Sri Lankan batting in certain matches - Sri Lanka’s Best vs Australia:
257/9 in a “won-lost” context — still falling short of the Aussies’ standards
These figures show that while Australia routinely post big scores, Sri Lanka have occasionally shown glimpses of batting resistance.
Recent World Cup & Squad Insights
The Big Picture
- Australia enters the World Cup aiming for a record-extending seventh 50-over title and to become the first women’s team to win back-to-back ODI World Cups.
- Sri Lanka, co-hosts in many venues, lean heavily on experienced stars like Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Anushka Sanjeewani, along with young talent to make breakthroughs.
Team News & Changes
- Australia:
- Grace Harris was ruled out due to a calf injury; Heather Graham is the replacement.
- Sophie Molineux makes an international return after knee surgery — an interesting choice given her longer absence.
- Depth in spin is strong; Australia may consider deploying three or even four spinners depending on pitch.
- Sri Lanka:
- Veterans like Udeshika Prabodani and Inoka Ranaweera bring consistency in their late careers.
- Home conditions favor spin — expect a spin-heavy attack.
- The team blends experience and youth, with players like Kavisha Dilhari and Vishmi Gunaratne injecting fresh energy.
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The rivalry’s history is clear: Australia dominate. But every match brings hope. Sri Lanka will strive to make history. Australia will push to maintain their perfect record. In a World Cup setting, that clash of ambition vs dominance is what makes the game compelling.
