BAN-W vs SL-W Preview | Sri Lanka Women eye first win in Women’s WC 2025, set to face Bangladesh Women in 21st game

After defeating Pakistan Women by seven wickets in their campaign opener, Bangladesh Women have been through a miserable run of form in the tournament’s current edition. They are coming off four consecutive defeats in their last four games, including the massive 10-wicket defeat against the defending champions, Australia Women, in the previous game. So, they will be eyeing winning this game and registering their second win in the tournament.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka women are yet to win a game in the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025. They have lost three games in their five games, including two no-result games. In the previous game, they are coming off a huge 10-wicket win against South Africa Women. So, they will target beating Bangladesh Women and registering their first win in the tournament.

Form Guide

BAN-W: L A L NR L

SL-W: W L L L L

BAN-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head in Women’s ODIs

In the last four games in the head-to-head clash between Bangladesh Women and Sri Lanka Women, the Islanders are leading the rivalry with two wins, while two games have ended without any result. On the other hand, Bangladesh haven’t won any game in these four fixtures. So Sri Lanka Women will aim to take their lead to 3-0, while Bangladesh will target to open their account of win in the head-to-head battle against Sri Lanka Women.

Pitch and Weather

The DY Patil surface is expected to look a bit dry but firm, and the spinners will likely gain some grip later in the day.

The weather in Navi Mumbai on Monday will be hot and humid, with a slight breeze across the ground and the temperature hovering around 32 degrees Celsius. Dew is unlikely to play a big role in this game.

Team News

Both teams will look forward to going ahead with the same playing XI, they played with in their respective previous games. So, they might refrain from making any new change in their lineup as there no hopes remaining for them to qualify for the knockouts.

Bangladesh Women Probable XI: Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (C & WK), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nishita Akter Nishi, Fariha Trisna.

Sri Lanka Women Probable XI: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Harshita Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Piumi Wathsala, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera.

Broadcasting Platforms

The 21st match of the Women’s World Cup 2025, between Bangladesh Women and Sri Lanka Women, will be digitally streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. For TV viewers, it will be live on the Star Sports Network.