Sri Lanka and England played each other for the first time in women’s cricket back in 1997. In the Women’s World Cup encounter, Sri Lanka didn’t stand a chance against a formidable England side.
Cut to 2013, and Sri Lanka scripted a piece of history. They defeated England for the first time in women’s cricket, that too in a World Cup match.
A decade later, Sri Lanka pulled off their first women’s T20I series victory against England, that too in England. That showed how far Sri Lanka have come.
But those are the only noteworthy performances from Sri Lanka against England. Outside that, England have completely dominated against the island nation.
And England would like to keep it that way when they square off against Sri Lanka in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will draw inspiration from their recent performances, especially from their 2013 World Cup win.
Both teams will lock horns in the women’s 50-over event on October 11, 2025, in Colombo.
Here you can look at the head-to-head timeline between Sri Lanka women and England women, including notable records and highlights.
England Women’s National Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team Players (2025)
| Role | Sri Lanka Women | England Women |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Chamari Athapaththu | Nat Sciver-Brunt |
| Batters | Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva | Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge |
| All-Rounders | Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, Piumi Wathsala, Dewmi Vihanga | Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Emma Lamb |
| Wicketkeepers | Anushka Sanjeewani | Amy Jones |
| Bowlers | Imesha Dulani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera | Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith |
England Women vs Sri Lanka Women Head-to-Head Timeline (Recent 10 Matches)
| Year | Match | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ENG-W vs SL-W, 3rd ODI | ODI | Leicester | England women won by 161 runs |
| 2023 | ENG-W vs SL-W, 2nd ODI | ODI | Northampton | No Result |
| 2023 | ENG-W vs SL-W, 1st ODI | ODI | Chester-le-Street | England women won by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | ENG-W vs SL-W, 3rd T20I | T20I | Derby | Sri Lanka women won by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | ENG-W vs SL-W, 2nd T20I | T20I | Chelmsford | Sri Lanka women won by 8 wickets |
| 2023 | ENG-W vs SL-W, 1st T20I | T20I | Hove | England women won by 12 runs |
| 2022 | Commonwealth Games | T20I | Birmingham | England women won by 5 wickets |
| 2019 | SL-W vs ENG-W, 3rd T20I | T20I | Colombo (PSS) | England women won by 96 runs |
| 2019 | SL-W vs ENG-W, 2nd T20I | T20I | Colombo (PSS) | England women won by 8 wickets |
| 2019 | SL-W vs ENG-W, 1st T20I | T20I | Colombo (PSS) | England women won by 8 wickets |
Notable Records and Highlights
ODI Cricket
- England maintain a dominance over Sri Lanka in women’s ODIs (17-1).
- First ODI in 1997: England won the 1997 World Cup encounter comfortably by nine wickets.
- Massive Win: Claire Taylor’s 136 and fifties from Charlotte Edwards (63) and Clare Connor (54) guided England to 284 for 4 in the 2005 World Cup match. In response, Sri Lanka slumped to 70 all out to hand England a 214-run victory.
- Nail-biter Clash: Jenny Gunn (52) and Amy Jones (41) lifted England to 238 for 8. Later, Chamari Athapaththu (62) and Eshani Lokusuriyage (56) guided Sri Lanka to a last-ball victory in the 2013 World Cup.
- Top run-scorer: England’s Claire Taylor (494 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: England’s Laura Marsh (22 wickets)
T20I Cricket
- England keep an upper hand over Sri Lanka in women’s T20Is (10-2).
- First T20I in 2009: Claire Taylor’s unbeaten 75 lifted England to 140 for 7. Eshani Lokusuriyage (4/18) shone with the ball for Sri Lanka. But all Sri Lanka could muster was 69 runs to lose the match by 71 runs.
- Unbeaten Dominance: England were unbeaten in 10 matches against Sri Lanka between June 2009 and August 2023.
- Streak Snapped: Sri Lanka broke the streak with a historic 2-1 series win in England in September 2023. This was the first instance of an Asian side winning a women’s T20I series in England (minimum two-match series).
- Top run-scorer: England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge (186 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: England’s Danielle Hazell (7 wickets)
Read Also:- ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: All‑Female Umpires List
Top Players in SL-W vs ENG-W Rivalry
Batting: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Amy Jones
Bowling: Laura Marsh, Danielle Hazell, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera
Upcoming Schedule (Women’s World Cup 2025)
Sri Lanka Women vs England Women – Women’s World Cup 2025 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2025 | Sri Lanka Women vs England Women, 12th Match | Colombo (RPS) | 3:00 PM |
Where to Watch Women’s World Cup 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info
Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Stream: JioHotstar
Sri Lanka are far behind in their overall battle against England. But they have challenged them in their recent encounters.
England are wary of the threat Sri Lanka might pose. So they will come out well-prepared to take on the Lankans.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will bank on their home conditions to cause an upset and lift their semi-final chances.
