SaralnamaSouth Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Match 18 of the Women's World Cup 2025 on at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Rain reduced the game to 20 overs per side. Sri Lanka scored 105/7, with Vishmi Gunaratne top-scoring (34 runs). South Africa's Masabata Klaas took 2 wickets for 18 runs. Chasing a revised target of 121, South Africa's openers Laura Wolvaardt (60*) and Tazmin Brits (55*) reached the goal in 14.5 overs. The win boosted South Africa to second place in the points table, improving their semi-final chances. Sri Lanka is still seeking their first victory in the tournament. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 23:24 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Match 18 of the Women's World Cup 2025 on 17 Oct 2025 at R
- Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Rain reduced the game to 20 overs per side