Proteas Women vs Bangladesh: Rain Stops Play! What You Missed!
Proteas Women's World Cup Warm-Up Match Washed Out!
The highly anticipated warm-up match between the South Africa Women's cricket team (Proteas Women) and Bangladesh Women at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo ended in a no result due to rain. Cricket fans were eager to see both teams in action ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, but the weather had other plans.
The match, scheduled for September 25th, 2025, saw some play before the downpour. Sanjida Akter Meghla bowled to Anneke Bosch, resulting in consecutive dot balls. Meghla then bowled to Tazmin Brits, who managed to take a single run. Unfortunately, that was the extent of the action before the rain interrupted play.
Cricket experts predicted South Africa Women were favourites to win the match, based on their superior all-round strength. Predicted XIs for both teams were released prior to the match, with Laura Wolvaardt captaining the South Africa Women's team and Nigar Sultana leading Bangladesh Women. The predicted South Africa Women XI included players like Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, and Ayabonga Khaka.
What to Expect Next
Despite the washout, both teams will be looking to gain valuable match practice in their remaining warm-up fixtures. The conditions at the R. Premadasa Stadium are known to favour both fast bowlers and spinners, requiring batters to be patient and adaptable. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate for future matches, allowing fans to see more of the action.
- Bangladesh Women Predicted XI: Shorna Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan, Fariha Trisna, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Nigar Sultana (C), Sharmin Akhter, Fargana Hoque, Rubya Haider, Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Ritu Moni
- South Africa Women Predicted XI: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta, Tazmin Brits, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune