ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Match 21 Preview – Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women (October 20)

As the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 heats up in Mumbai, all eyes turn to the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy where Sri Lanka Women face Bangladesh Women in Match 21 on October 20, 2025. Both teams are seeking redemption after a string of tough losses and aim to keep their campaign alive.

ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Match Overview

Current Team Form

Sri Lanka Women

• Position: 7th on the points table
• Record: 0 wins, 3 losses
• Top Batter: Nilakshi de Silva – 131 runs
• Top Bowler: Inoka Ranaweera – 7 wickets

In their last outing, Sri Lanka Women were outplayed by South Africa. Batting first, they managed only 105/7 before rain truncated the match. Vishmi Gunaratne’s fighting 34(33) was the lone highlight as the side struggled to build a partnership. Bowlers couldn’t defend the total, with South Africa cruising to victory by 10 wickets.

Despite setbacks, captain Chamari Athapaththu remains a match-winner, and her explosive batting could turn the tide for the Lankans.

Bangladesh Women

• Position: 6th on the points table
• Record: 1 win, 4 losses
• Top Batter: Sobhana Mostary – 161 runs
• Top Bowler: Fahima Khatun – 6 wickets

Bangladesh Women’s last fixture saw them fall to powerhouse Australia. Their 198/9 featured a defiant 66 from Sobhana Mostary, but the bowlers faced an onslaught as Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield sealed a 10-wicket defeat for Australia. Bangladesh’s bowling unit, led by Rabeya Khan and Fahima Khatun, will need to strike early to stay competitive.

Head-to-Head & Key Stats

Star Players to Watch

• Chamari Athapaththu (SL): The skipper’s aggressive approach can shift momentum any time.
• Hasini Perera (SL): Known for her quick-fire cameos, she can stabilize Sri Lanka’s middle order.
• Nigar Sultana (BAN): The captain’s leadership and consistency are vital for Bangladesh’s run chase.
• Sobhana Mostary (BAN): Among the tournament’s top 10 run-getters; form batter to watch.

Predictions and Expected Highlights

Squads

Bangladesh Women

Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter.

Sri Lanka Women

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.

Points Table Snapshot (as of October 18)

Technosports Insight: What to Expect

This encounter promises a close contest between two developing teams determined to prove their mettle. Sri Lanka’s bowling attack led by Inoka Ranaweera could exploit Bangladesh’s inconsistencies with the bat, while Bangladesh’s Sobhana Mostary remains their anchor in the middle order.

If Chamari Athapaththu finds her rhythm early, Sri Lanka should edge this one comfortably, but any slip could see Bangladesh capitalize.

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