Australian Cricket Team Aims to Continue World Cup Dominance vs Sri Lanka
Defending champions Australia face Sri Lanka in their second Women's World Cup 2025 match, building on their dominant opening victory. Gardner's century sets tone for tournament campaign.
Australian women's cricket team preparing for their World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Colombo
Defending champions Australia will face Sri Lanka in their second ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match on Saturday in Colombo, looking to build on their impressive opening victory against New Zealand.
Australian Depth on Display
The Australian squad demonstrated their remarkable batting depth in their tournament opener, recovering from 128-5 to post a commanding 326. Ashleigh Gardner's brilliant century of 115 anchored the innings, while Kim Garth provided crucial lower-order support.
Formidable Lineup
Australia's powerful batting order features established stars Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, and emerging talent Phoebe Litchfield. Their bowling arsenal remains equally impressive, with pace trio Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, and Darcie Brown complemented by spinners Alana King and Sophie Molineux.
Sri Lankan Challenge
The hosts are seeking redemption after their opening loss to India. Despite nine players reaching double figures, they were bowled out for 211. Captain Chamari Athapaththu, who memorably scored 178* against Australia in 2017, remains their key player.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: Colombo
Broadcast Information
For Australian viewers, the match will be streamed on Prime Video from 7:30 Central Time. Indian audiences can watch on Star Sports Network and stream via Jio Hotstar, while Sri Lankan viewers can tune in to Maharaja TV.
Jack Thompson
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