The third match of the Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025 between Sri Lanka and South Africa women team. The match was held on 2 May 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This thrilling contest kept fans on the edge of their seats. This match was a big challenge for both teams as they were defeated by India in the last matches so they needed a win to stay in the game for the final.
Match Summary
Date: May 2, 2025
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Result :Sri Lanka Women won the match against South Africa Women by 5 wickets.
First Innings: South Africa Women Batting
South Africa Women batted first after Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field. They gave a total target of 235/9 in their 50 overs. Some performances was good in the inning:
Annerie Dercksen set an amazing score making an unbeatable 61 off 60 balls. This showcases the technical skill under pressure.
The South African batting line failed to make a big score. They struggled to build big partnerships to make the score better.They lose wickets at regular intervals that cause big trouble.
Sri Lankan bowlers actively played and made things hard to control. Only Malki Madara taking 4 wickets for 50 runs provides vital support.
Turning Points:
Sri Lanka’s Bowling:
The multi dimensional techniques of bowling in the middle overs during the match especially by Malki Madara and Dewmi Vihanga. Who Worked out to resist South Africa from making a big score.
Middle-Order Partnership: versatile partnership of Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari proved a backbone for Sri Lanka’s successful play that turned the match in their favor.
What This Means for the Series:
This game was very important to excite the spirit of game for Sri Lanka Women that helps in keeping their hopes alive in the tri-series. After this match, South Africa faced a very tough situation to stay in the game. SA needs to win their next game to qualify in the finals.
Fan Experience and Broadcast:
The match started at 10:00 AM IST and was played in front of an enthusiastic Colombo crowd.
Fans in India could watch the live stream on the FanCode app and website, though there was no TV telecast.
Recent Form and Next Fixtures:
Sri Lanka Women bounced back after a heavy defeat by India in the opening match.
South Africa Women, despite a promising start in the series, now have to regroup quickly for their upcoming fixtures.
Sri Lanka’s Recent Match Performance:
On April 27, 2025 the India Women played against Sri Lanka Women in the first match of the Women’s ODI Tri-Series held in Colombo. India played very strongly in the whole all-round performance to win by 9 wickets. Sri Lanka batted first but could not make more than score 147 runs. In this Thrilled match Sneh Rana took three wickets for India. India’s openers started very actively and Smriti Mandhana scored 43 very quickly. Pratika Rawal continued her great performance and sharp form with an unbeaten 50 runs. while Harleen Deol ended the match with an excellent 48 not out. The Indian team chased the target very easily by reaching 149/1 in just 29.4 overs.
This win gave India a perfect chance to start in the tri-series. The bowlers worked hard to ensure victory by taking early wickets, and the batters did an excellent job with a steady partnership. Sri Lanka struggled very hard in batting but could not set enough runs to set a target. India’s dominance in both bowling and batting made the tournament Thrilling and exciting. Sri Lanka will look to improve in their next games.
Head to Head Analysis:
Historically South Africa Women Team always have dominance in previous matches by winning 15 out of 23 ODIs. while Sri Lanka Women have achieved 5 victories including 3 matches that ended with no result. However the strength of the Sri Lanka team has increased by winning their last encounter before this series.
In this match Sri Lanka Women chased down South Africa’s total of 237 with five wickets and spare 21 balls. Key performances came from Harshitha Samarawickrama (77), Kavisha Dilhari (61), and Hasini Perera (42). while Malki Madara played a vital Role with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 50 runs. For South Africa, Annerie Dercksen (61*) and Lara Goodall (46) were the main performers to handle the situation but their total proved insufficient.
The head-to-head suggests South Africa’s historical performances against Sri Lanka were thrilling, but Sri Lanka’s excellent form and home ground advantage have made the game more interesting. Sri Lanka’s all round strength proven as game changer and South Africa’s top performance set up a balanced competition in this Tri-Series.
Conclusion:
The Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women match in the 2025 ODI Tri-Series was a showcase of competitive women’s cricket, with standout performances, strategic bowling, and a thrilling chase. Sri Lanka’s victory not only boosted their confidence but also made the race for the final more exciting. As the series progresses, both teams will look to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses, promising more action-packed cricket for fans around the world.
