Colombo, Oct. 16 -- Sri Lanka Women will place their hopes on skipper Chamari Athapaththu and left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera as they prepare to face South Africa Women in the 18th match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium here tomorrow.
Athapaththu's leadership and Ranaweera's impressive form - seven wickets in her last two outings - could be crucial if the hosts are to halt the Proteas' unbeaten streak.
South Africa, under the captaincy of Laura Wolvaardt, have been in commanding form since their opening 10-wicket defeat to England in Guwahati. They have won three consecutive matches, chasing totals above 230 with ease, and enter this encounter as strong favourites.
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