Published on: Oct 3, 2025 3:00 pm IST | Updated on: Oct 3, 2025 2:02 pm IST
The co-hosts, Sri Lanka Women, are all set to host the 7-time and defending champions Australian women, in match no 5 of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Both teams have had an indifferent start to their respective campaigns. Australian women thrashed their trans-Tasman rivals, New Zealand Women, in their tournament opener by 89 runs. On the other hand, the co-hosts India Women and Sri Lankan women, collided in the tournament opener, wherein the latter got defeated by 59 runs. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the AUS-W vs SL-W Match 5 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Australian women are not only the firm favorites to win this match, but the tournament itself. Sri Lankan women, despite playing in familiar conditions, would be under pressure against the 7-time champions, who drubbed New Zealand Women quite convincingly in the opening game by 89 runs. Therefore, the win probability meter should fall in favor of the visitors and reigning champions, Australia Women. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the AUS-W vs SL-W Match 5 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
SL-W: 00% win chance AUS-W: 100% win chance
Senior all-rounder Ellyse Perry will be crucial with both bat and ball in this match. She will be batting in the middle-order and also can roll her arms if needed.
Senior batter Beth Mooney is batting in the middle in this World Cup. She plays spin really welll and will be taking on Sri Lanka's heavy spin attack with ease.
The Sri Lankan skipper is the premier batter in the lineup. Her highest ODI scored of unbeaten 178 came against this very opponent. Therefore, she will be a huge bet in this game.
The all-rounder has scored 392 runs in the last 9 ODIs at a brilliany average of 56. She will be a key bet for the Lankan women.
Check out our prediction for the AUS-W vs SL-W 5th match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Australia Women will be eyeing another commanding performance as they face Sri Lanka Women in their second outing of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The seven-time champions emphatically began their campaign, crushing New Zealand Women by 89 runs in Indore. With momentum firmly on their side, Australia will look to assert control early, especially through their top-order firepower and relentless bowling attack.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, faces a daunting challenge. Historically, they’ve struggled against Australia in the ODI format. Expect Australia to target Sri Lanka’s middle order with spin, while their batters aim to exploit the powerplay and build scoreboard pressure.
Key players like Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, and Ashleigh Gardner will be central to Australia’s plans, while Sri Lanka will need standout performances from Chamari Athapaththu and Inoka Ranaweera to stay competitive. Given current form and pedigree, Australia are strong favorites to dominate proceedings and inch closer to a semifinal berth.
Sri Lankan Women will be eager to bounce back and register their first win of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 as they prepare to face the formidable Australian side in Colombo. After a disappointing start against India Women in Guwahati, where they struggled to build momentum, Sri Lanka will be looking to regroup and deliver a more competitive performance in front of their home crowd.
Facing Australia, the seven-time World Cup champions, is no easy task. But Sri Lanka will take heart from familiar conditions and the passionate support in Colombo. Their batting unit, led by Chamari Athapaththu, must fire early to set the tone, while their bowlers, especially the spinners, will need to be sharp and disciplined to contain Australia’s aggressive top order.
Australia, fresh off a dominant win over New Zealand, will enter the contest with confidence and depth. For Sri Lanka, this match is about belief, execution, and resilience. A spirited showing could turn the tide of their campaign and inject momentum heading into the next fixtures. Expect a determined Sri Lankan outfit ready to challenge the odds and fight for their first victory over the Australian women in ODI cricket. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 11 AUS-W won: 11 SL-W won: 00 No Result: 0 RECENT form SRI LANKA WOMEN: W W L L L RECENT form AUSTRALIA WOMEN: W W L W W
Australia Women and Sri Lanka Women have squared off 11 times in ODI cricket. The Australian Women have completely dominated this rivalry by winning all the games. Sri Lanka Women will be hoping to secure their first-ever ODI win over Australia Women.
How will the two teams, i.e., Australia Women and Sri Lanka Women, fare in the 5th Match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025? Let’s take a look.
Alyssa Healy (C/WK), Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt/Darcie Brown
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
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 5th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between Australia Women and New Zealand Women at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo:
With spin expected to dominate and chasing under lights proving tricky at R. Premadasa Stadium, the captain winning the toss is likely to bat first. Setting a total around 240–250 could be crucial. Both Australia and New Zealand will aim to exploit early batting conditions and control the middle overs.
The online live streaming of the 5th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women, will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch this match live on the Star Sports Network.
Australia Women are the firm favorites to win this contest. They have never lost to Sri Lanka Women in an ODI and will look to continue their magnificent run against the hosts in this game as well. The 7-time champions are already confident with an 89-run victory over New Zealand Women in their opening game of this competition and will be looking to continue from where they left off in the last game. Therefore, as per our prediction, the Sri Lanka women’s team is expected to win the AUS-W vs SL-W 5th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.