Sri Lanka Women will take on Bangladesh Women in the 21st match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Monday, October 20, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The Lankan team, led by captain Chamari Athapaththu, has struggled in the tournament so far, remaining winless. Their previous matches included a heavy defeat to South Africa, but Athapaththu and her side remain determined to secure their first victory.

With only a few matches remaining, time is running out for Sri Lanka. Their batting has shown flashes of promise, yet consistency has been a major issue. Athapaththu will look to inspire her team to dig deep and finally open their account in the tournament.

Bangladesh Aim to Build on Previous Success

Bangladesh, captained by Nigar Sultana, have fared slightly better, with a single win against Pakistan providing some respite. However, they too have suffered heavy losses, including a setback against Australia. Both teams cannot afford another loss, as defeat could end their tournament campaigns.

Sultana has carried much of the batting responsibility for Bangladesh, but she will need stronger support from the top order to put pressure on Sri Lanka.

Pitch Report

The Dr DY Patil Sports Academy pitch is generally considered batting-friendly, offering good bounce and consistent pace. This allows batters to play freely, although early in the innings the new ball may provide some movement for fast bowlers. As the match progresses, spin bowlers are expected to play a key role.

Chasing is slightly easier under lights or later in the day, so the captain winning the toss may prefer to field first. Setting a solid total could be advantageous, but chasing remains a very viable option.

Weather Forecast

Players can expect warm and dry conditions in Navi Mumbai. October typically sees highs of around 32°C and lows near 24°C. Forecasts indicate partly cloudy skies with a very low chance of rain.

Humidity will remain moderate, and midday temperatures may require careful management of hydration and fielding stamina. Overall, conditions are expected to favor batting with minimal risk of weather interruptions.

Squads

Sri Lanka Women: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga

Bangladesh Women: Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c/wk), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nishita Akter Nishi, Fariha Trisna, Nahida Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Marufa Akter, Sumaiya Akter