ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh today; pitch report, playing squad and more

As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 enters a critical phase, both Sri Lanka women’s national cricket team and Bangladesh women’s national cricket team face mounting pressure — will the Lankan side snap a poor run or will Bangladesh build on their recent momentum at Dr DY Patil?

Navi Mumbai: The 21st match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM IST.

The toss is expected to take place at approximately 2:30 PM IST, thirty minutes prior to the match.

Weather Outlook

Conditions appear favourable for a full 50‑over contest. The forecast indicates hazy sunshine with temperatures peaking around 34‑36 °C and humidity in mid‑40s to mid‑50 % range. While rain is unlikely, a noticeable dew factor is expected to play a role, particularly later in the innings.

Pitch Report

The venue’s surface has shown a batting‑friendly nature, offering initial pace and bounce for seamers before flattening out and allowing spinners to make an impact in the second half. With chases often becoming easier under the influence of dew and a shallowing pitch late on, captains winning the toss may favour batting first to avoid deterioration.

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Playing Squads

According to the latest lists, the squads are:

Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshika Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Piumi Wathsala, Dewmi Vihanga, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera and Udeshika Prabodhani.

Bangladesh Women: Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Fargana Hoque, Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Akter, Rubya Haider, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Sumaiya Akter, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Trisna, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sanjida Akter Meghla.

Both teams may tinker with their final XIs based on conditions and recent form.

Recent Form & Stakes

Sri Lanka enter this match under pressure. They opened their campaign without a win and remain in search of momentum. Recent results show heavy losses and weather‑affected matches.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, have had flashes of promise— notably securing a 7‑wicket victory over Pakistan earlier in the tournament, marking only their second-ever win at this level. They also edged Sri Lanka by a single run in a warm‑up match.

In their head‑to‑head record, Sri Lanka have traditionally had the upper hand, but Bangladesh appear to be closing the gap. With both teams now fighting to stay alive in the race, this match is more than just another group game—it may well determine which side keeps semi‑final hopes alive.

Where to Watch?

For viewers in India, the match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on the JioCinema app (formerly Hotstar). Viewers in other regions should check local listings or the official broadcaster in their territory via the International Cricket Council site.

This encounter between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is shaping up as a pivotal contest—with weather, pitch and psychological edge all likely to influence the outcome. Sri Lanka’s batting class will be tested, while Bangladesh will aim to build on recent momentum. Toss, conditions and early execution could well tilt the balance.