Sri Lanka Women and South Africa Women share a competitive ODI rivalry that has spanned from 2000 to 2025. South Africa hold the overall edge, but Sri Lanka have delivered key upsets, including wins in 2024 and May 2025 in Colombo. Below is everything you need—clean, updated, and easy to use for your coverage.
Recent competitiveness: Sri Lanka’s wins in Apr 2024 (away) and May 2025 (home) show momentum.
Big totals possible in Colombo: SA-W 315/9 (May 2025); SL-W pushing 300+ recently.
Star batters:Athapaththu (SL-W) tops total runs; Wolvaardt (SA-W) boasts an elite average.
Impact players:Marizanne Kapp contributes at a high strike rate and with the ball; Tryon provides finishing firepower.
South Africa hold the historical advantage, but the rivalry has tightened with Sri Lanka’s notable wins in 2024–2025. With the Oct 17, 2025 clash at R. Premadasa Stadium, recent Colombo numbers suggest a run-friendly contest—expect top-order stability from SA-W and counterpunches from SL-W’s middle order led by Athapaththu’s influence.
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