“Colombo Pitch Expected to Favor Spinners, Giving Sri Lanka a Strategic Edge”
Sri Lanka Women face England today in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Captain Chamari Athapaththu leads a side determined to recover after a slow start and make a strong statement in front of their home fans.
Athapaththu said her team is confident and ready to give their best against one of the top sides in world cricket. The Sri Lankan spinners will play a key role on a pitch expected to offer turn, while the batting unit aims to build steady partnerships.
England, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, have won all their matches so far and continue to look dominant. With Heather Knight and Sophie Ecclestone in top form, they remain a major threat to any opponent.
Sri Lanka will rely on home support, disciplined bowling, and Athapaththu’s leadership to push for an upset in what promises to be a thrilling contest filled with high energy and determination.