LIVE: Toss delayed as Australia meet Sri Lanka at CWC25
After contrasting results in their opening games at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, the two sides meet in Colombo.
Toss between Australia and Sri Lanka ahead of their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 fixture at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium was delayed owing to showers in Colombo.
Australia arrive into the contest on the back of an impressive result against White Ferns in their opening fixture.
Australia face Sri Lanka challenge in Colombo | AUSvSL | Will to Win Preview Show | CWC25
ICC Digital Insider Crystal Arnold previews the Australia-Sri Lanka clash at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Colombo.
The defending champions looked in fine fettle as they clinched an 89-run triumph against New Zealand.
Meanwhile Sri Lanka were bested by India in the tournament’s opening encounter in Guwahati, sealing a 59-run win (DLS method).
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India's World Cup campaign off to a winning start against Sri Lanka | Match Highlights | CWC25
Powered by an all-round display from Deepti Sharma and handy contributions from Sneh Rana and Amanjot Kaur, India beat Sri Lanka in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener.
Squads:
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya. Reserve: Inoshi Fernando
