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South Africa Women Defeat Sri Lanka by 10 Wickets in Rain-Shortened ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Clash

In an emphatic performance at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, South Africa Women secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women in the 18th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The match was reduced to 20 overs per side due to rain, and South Africa chased down the revised target effortlessly, showcasing superior skill and composure under pressure.

After winning the toss, Sri Lanka Women opted to bat first but struggled to set a competitive total. Their innings concluded at just 105 for 7, despite a resilient knock by Vishmi Gunaratne, who top-scored with an unbeaten 34 runs off 33 balls, featuring 6 powerful boundaries. Tight bowling by South Africa, especially from spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba (3 wickets for 30 runs), kept the Sri Lankan batters in check.

Chasing a modest target of 106 under the DLS method, South Africa’s opening duo put on an unbroken stand that dazzled the crowd. Captain Laura Wolvaardt led the charge with a commanding 60 runs from 47 deliveries, striking 8 crisp boundaries and batting with surgical precision. Her partner Tazmin Brits complemented brilliantly, smashing an undefeated 55 runs off 42 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes, ensuring that South Africa reached their target in just 14.5 overs without losing a wicket.

The flawless chase by South Africa marked a confident display of teamwork and temperament. Laura Wolvaardt’s all-around brilliance earned her the Player of the Match award, recognizing her inspiring captaincy and match-winning batting performance.

Match Snapshots:

• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

• Result: South Africa Women won by 10 wickets (DLS Method)

• Sri Lanka Women: 105/7 in 20 overs

• South Africa Women: 125/0 in 14.5 overs

• Top Batters: Vishmi Gunaratne (34), Laura Wolvaardt (60*), Tazmin Brits (55*)

• Best Bowlers: Nonkululeko Mlaba (3/30), Masabata Klaas (2/18)

Key Moments:

• Vishmi Gunaratne’s fighting innings kept Sri Lanka in the game but couldn’t stop South Africa’s clinical bowling attack.

• Nonkululeko Mlaba’s spin wizardry dismantled the middle order, taking three vital wickets.

• South Africa’s flawless, aggressive opening partnership sealed the match without breaking a sweat.

What’s Next?

Pakistan Women face New Zealand Women in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025’s 19th match, set for later today at the same stadium.


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