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Women’s World Cup: Sri Lanka Elect To Bat Against Bangladesh

By IANS News October 20, 2025 • 15:04 PM View: 237

DY Patil Sports Academy: Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to bat first against Bangladesh in the 21st match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 here at the DY Patil Sports Academy on Monday. While the Lankans are yet to open their account this edition, Bangladesh have just one win from five games so far.

Sri Lanka have made one change, with Udeshika Prabodani replacing Piumi Wathsala. Meanwhile, Bangladesh brought in two fresh faces - Nahida Akter and Marufa Akter - in place of Fahima Khatun and Fariha Trisna.

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu said, "We decide to bat first. I am very confident in my batting unit. The surface looks a good one. Time to play some good cricket. Definitely, I feel good and the team feels good to see some sunshine.

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