ENG-W vs SL-W Match Prediction: Match 12, Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report & More – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

ENG-W vs SL-W: The four-time champion, England, have been undefeated in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 and will look to carry on that momentum forward. They are set to lock horns with Sri Lanka Women on Saturday. This game will be live from 3 PM IST at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

England Women Preview 

There is no alternate to experience, which Heather Knight showed in the last game against Bangladesh, helping her team for his second win. That must be a confidence booster for them. England Women will look to take the momentum forward and win their third game in a row.

• Key Batter: Heather Knight and Emma Lamb will be two batters who will be ones to watch out for.
• Captaincy: Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is one of the top ODI all-rounders in the world. She is a match-winner in all departments and also led the team very well.
• Batting Strength: The batting saw a collapse in the last game. But a small target and contributions from the later middle order helped them win the game. So, England Women need to adjust to the slow conditions in the subcontinent to get success.
• Bowling Attack: The bowling has been superb for England in both games. They have not let the opposition get going and have also taken wickets at regular intervals. They have a good blend of pacers and top spinners.

Sri Lanka Women Preview 

Sri Lanka women would feel lucky that the game against Australia got washed out because there were high chances for a defeat for them. But they would look to get a win here. They have home conditions in their favor and have good players to use them.

• Batting: The batting is something Sri Lanka need to worry about. Apart from the top three batters, you don’t have many batters who can bat at a good strike rate, which puts pressure on the team. So, they need to work on their intent.
• Bowling: Spinners have done well for Sri Lanka in recent times. But they will have a challenge of picking up wickets with the new ball.

Match Details – England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 12th Match

R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch and Weather Report

R. Premadasa Stadium is not an easy wicket to bat on. Pacers are getting good seam and swing here. The overcast conditions have also made the ball move a bit more. Then as the game goes on, the pitch gets slow, and spinners will start getting grip and slow turn. Overall, this is a good wicket to bowl on.

There is a prediction of rain on Saturday afternoon in Colombo. The temperature will remain between 28 and 30°C with an expected humidity of 75 percent.

ENG-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record 

ENG-W vs SL-W Today’s Probable 11 

Key Players to Watch Out in England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match

Top Batters 

• Heather Knight (ENG-W): Heather Knight played one of the best ODI innings under pressure in the last game. She is one of the leading scorers for England in World Cup history.
• Amy Jones (ENG-W): Amy Jones is another in-form batter for England who has yet to show her full range of shots.
• Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W): Chamari Athapaththu has been the best Sri Lankan batter for the last couple of years now. She is a free-flowing batter who keeps hitting boundaries to put pressure on the bowlers.
• Nilakshi de Silva (SL-W): Nilakshi de Silva is a technically sound batter who has done well on home pitches for the team.

Top Bowlers 

• Sophie Ecclestone (ENG-W): Sophie Ecclestone has five wickets in just two games for England and is a wicket-taker in the middle overs.
• Linsey Smith (ENG-W): Linsey Smith has been successful in this tournament so far. She also has five wickets in two games.
• Inoka Ranaweera (SL-W): Inoka Ranaweera is another leg-spinner who can make an impact in the game, just like she did against India.
• Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W): Chamari Athapaththu has been a seasoned bowler for Sri Lanka. She knows the line and length and sticks to it to get wickets.

ENG-W vs SL-W Match Prediction – Who Will Win? 

Sri Lanka need their best game on the field to challenge England. The conditions and toss can help them if they bowl first. But then their batters need to perform well. But with England Women, there are no ifs or buts. They are the superior side of the two and are expected to win here.

ENG-W vs SL-W Match Prediction Scenarios 

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.