Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women Prediction: Who Will Win AUSW vs SLW 5th ODI ICC Women World Cup Match on 4th October 2025?
The Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women prediction for the 5th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 promises an exciting encounter. Australia Women have been in dominant form throughout the tournament and will be aiming to continue their unbeaten streak against Sri Lanka Women, who are looking to improve after registering a comfortable DLS-method win over India Women. This clash is scheduled for Saturday, 4th October 2025 at R. Premadasa International Stadium, Colombo, and Cricketwebs provides detailed insights including team previews, probable playing XI, fantasy team tips, pitch and weather reports, broadcast details, toss prediction, and match prediction.
Australia Women enter the game on the back of an 89-run victory over New Zealand Women. The batting trio of Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Molineux, and Annabel Sutherland shone with impressive performances, while the bowling attack, featuring Molineux and Sutherland, picked up crucial wickets. Australia Women also have the psychological edge as they have won all four previous World Cup matches against Sri Lanka Women, making them strong favourites.
Sri Lanka Women, on the other hand, will rely on captain Chamari Athapaththu and key batters Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, and Nilakshi de Silva to post a competitive total. Inoka Ranaweera led the bowling in the previous match with 4 wickets, supported by Udeshika Prabodhani and Achini Kulasuriya. The team will look to learn from past mistakes and challenge the reigning champions on their home turf.
This 5th ODI promises high-quality cricket as Australia Women look to maintain their winning momentum, while Sri Lanka Women aim to break their losing streak in World Cup encounters.
Match Details
| Match | AUSW vs SLW, 5th ODI |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | R. Premadasa International Stadium, Colombo |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar, Star Sports Network |
Team Previews
Sri Lanka Women Preview
Sri Lanka Women have relied heavily on captain Chamari Athapaththu, who scored 43 runs off 47 balls in the previous game. Nilakshi de Silva and Harshitha Samarawickrama have also contributed crucial runs. The middle order will look to build partnerships and stabilize the innings against a formidable Australian bowling lineup.
Bowling responsibility rests on Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, and Sugandika Kumari. Ranaweera claimed 4 wickets in the last ODI, showing her potential to contain the strong Australian batters. Sri Lanka Women will need timely breakthroughs from their bowlers and solid contributions from their top order to stay competitive.
Predicted Playing XI (Sri Lanka Women):
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera
Australia Women Preview
Australia Women have been dominant with the bat, led by Ashleigh Gardner, who scored 115 runs off 83 balls against New Zealand. Phoebe Litchfield and Kim Garth also provided solid contributions. The team has a balanced batting lineup with Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, and Ellyse Perry capable of changing the course of the match.
In bowling, Sophie Molineux, Annabel Sutherland, and Alana King form a versatile attack capable of taking early wickets and controlling the middle overs. Darcie Brown adds pace and aggression to the attack, making Australia Women a well-rounded side.
Predicted Playing XI (Australia Women):
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown
Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women Today’s Fantasy Prediction – 4th October
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| WK | Alyssa Healy, Anushka Sanjeewani |
| Batters | Ashleigh Gardner, Chamari Athapaththu, Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield |
| All-rounders | Sophie Molineux, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath |
| Bowlers | Alana King, Inoka Ranaweera, Kim Garth |
Captain & Vice-Captain:
- Captain: Ashleigh Gardner, Chamari Athapaththu
- Vice-Captain: Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney
Players to Avoid:
- Kavisha Dilhari, Harshitha Samarawickrama (low recent form)
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Favourite Team
Australia Women are favourites due to their unbeaten World Cup record against Sri Lanka Women, depth in batting, and versatile bowling attack. Gardner, Molineux, and Sutherland provide match-winning potential with both bat and ball. Sri Lanka Women will face an uphill battle despite home advantage and will need exceptional performances to challenge Australia.
Australia Women ODI History
Australia Women have played 382 ODIs, winning 305 and losing 68, with 7 no results and 2 ties.
Sri Lanka Women ODI History
Sri Lanka Women have played 199 ODIs, winning 67 and losing 123, with 9 no results.
Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches | Total | Australia Women Won | Sri Lanka Women Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Australia Women have dominated all previous encounters, showing complete superiority over Sri Lanka Women.
Also Check: Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women Head to Head in ODI
Pitch Report
R. Premadasa Stadium provides a batting-friendly pitch with consistent bounce. Spinners can get help in the middle overs, but high totals are achievable.
Weather Report
Sunny with temperatures around 28–33°C. Ideal conditions for batting-friendly cricket.
Toss Prediction
Sri Lanka Women are likely to bowl first if they win the toss, hoping to exploit early movement.
Score Prediction
- Australia Women Bat First: 322+
- Sri Lanka Women Bat First: 178+
Winning Chances: Australia Women 96%, Sri Lanka Women 4%
Match Prediction
Winner Prediction: Australia Women Will Win
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
FAQ – AUSW vs SLW 5th ODI
Where is the Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women 5th ODI being played?
R. Premadasa International Stadium, Colombo
Who is the Australia Women captain?
Alyssa Healy
Who is the Sri Lanka Women captain?
Chamari Athapaththu
Who are key batters for Australia Women?
Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield
Who are key bowlers for Sri Lanka Women?
Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani
What is the expected toss advantage?
Sri Lanka Women likely to bowl first
What is the head-to-head record?
Australia Women lead 11-0
Who should be captain in fantasy teams?
Ashleigh Gardner, Chamari Athapaththu
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