South Africa outshine Sri Lanka, record fourth win in CWC25
The Proteas registered a 10-wicket win via the DLS method to extend their winning streak to four games in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
SOUTH AFRICA v SRI LANKA, SCORECARD
South Africa openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits powered the team to a flawless chase in their ICC Women's World Cup 2025 clash against Sri Lanka, sealing a 10-wicket win in a rain-curtailed clash at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo on Friday.
The result was South Africa’s fourth consecutive win in the tournament, all coming through successful chases, as they delivered another fine performance to move to second on the points table with eight points from five outings. Meanwhile, hosts Sri Lanka who were still searching for their first win, slumped to their third defeat in five games.
South Africa breeze past Sri Lanka | Match Highlights | CWC25
A comprehensive win for South Africa as they blow away Sri Lanka by 10 wickets at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Sri Lanka posted 105/6 in 20 overs after a rain delay had reduced the match to a 20-over-a-side contest.
In reply, Wolvaardt and Brits made the chase look effortless, laying a steady foundation with 25 runs in the powerplay before shifting gears and wrapping up the game with 31 deliveries to spare.
Wolvaardt brought up her 37th ODI half-century, her second of the tournament, while Brits sealed the win in style, reaching her fifty with a six off the final delivery.
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Wolvaardt shines with a captain's knock | Aramco POTM Highlights | CWC25
Laura Wolvaardt stitched an imperious half-century to lead South Africa to a 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.
In the first innings, Nonkululeko Mlaba starred with the ball, picking up three wickets as South Africa restricted Sri Lanka to 105/7 in 20 overs.
Vishmi Gunarathne (34), who had earlier retired hurt, returned to the crease and top scored for Sri Lanka before falling on the final ball of the innings. However, she found little support from the other end as wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals.
Before the rain interruption, South Africa had kept Sri Lanka in check at 46/2 after 12 overs.
Mlaba and Bosch with a clutch final-over shift | CWC25
South Africa put in an economical final over display to keep Sri Lanka restricted to 105 in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 contest.
Soon after play resumed, South Africa made early inroads in just the second over. Nadine de Klerk struck first, dismissing Kavisha Dilhari on the final ball of her over as the batter was caught out. Off the very next ball, Mlaba removed Harshitha Samarawickrama, who miscued her shot and was caught soon after.
After the dismissals of Dilhari and Samarawickrama, Gunarathne anchored the innings and took charge. However, mounting pressure from the Proteas saw the hosts lose momentum late in the innings with three wickets falling in the final over.
Nilakshika de Silva was caught in the deep and later, Anushka Sanjeewani was run out while trying to complete a second run. Mlaba then capped off an excellent spell by removing Gunarathne, who edged one to the keeper while attempting a big shot.
The win for Proteas puts them in good stead ahead of their sixth match of the league stage against Pakistan on October 21 at the same venue. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will face off against Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai on October 20.