Updated Women’s ODI Tri-Series 2025 Points Table after SL Beat SA
The women’s ODI tri-series 2025 has witnessed a thrilling turn of events, with Sri Lanka defeating South Africa by five wickets in the third match played in Colombo on Friday. This crucial win has seen Sri Lanka open their account, overtaking South Africa to claim the second spot in the points table.
Prior to this match, South Africa were leading the points table with two wins out of two matches, while Sri Lanka and Australia were yet to register a win each. However, Sri Lanka’s clinical performance against South Africa has given them a much-needed boost, taking them ahead of their opponents in the standings.
Here is the updated points table after the third match:
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.450 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.845 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.356 |
As can be seen from the table, Sri Lanka’s win has taken them to the second spot, ahead of South Africa. Although they still have not won a match, their net run rate (NRR) has improved significantly, from -2.082 to -0.845. This improvement in NRR has seen them overtake South Africa, who now sit at the bottom of the table.
Australia, who were leading the points table earlier, still maintain their top spot, with a win-loss record of 1-1. Their NRR of +1.450 is the highest among all teams, indicating their dominant performance in the series so far.
For Sri Lanka, this win will be a massive confidence booster, as they look to make a comeback in the series. They will be keen to build on this momentum and register more wins in the remaining matches. South Africa, on the other hand, will be looking to regroup and bounce back from this defeat, which has seen them slip to the bottom of the table.
The upcoming matches in the series will be crucial, as teams look to secure their place in the final. Sri Lanka will be eyeing a win in their next match against Australia to strengthen their position, while South Africa will be looking to upset the Australians and climb up the table.
In conclusion, the women’s ODI tri-series 2025 has seen a dramatic turn of events, with Sri Lanka’s win over South Africa opening up the competition. The points table is now more closely contested than ever, with all teams having a chance to make a comeback and claim the title.
