Women’s T20 World Cup: IND vs SL Preview – India seek a big win against Sri Lanka
The highly anticipated Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match between India Women and Sri Lanka Women is set to take place today, October 9, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST. This is a crucial encounter for India, who need a significant win to bolster their Net Run Rate (NRR) ahead of their final group match against defending champions Australia on October 13.
India has a strong record against Sri Lanka in T20 internationals, having won 19 out of 25 encounters. However, they come into this match looking to rectify their recent batting struggles. Openers like Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana will be key, alongside captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The Indian bowling attack, spearheaded by spinners Deepti Sharma and the young duo of Shreyanka Patil and Asha Shobhana, will also be crucial in handling the Sri Lankan batting lineup.
Sri Lanka, led by Chamari Athapaththu, is coming off two losses but has shown improvements, notably winning the Asia Cup in August. Their depth in batting has grown, making them a more formidable opponent than in the past. Athapaththu is a player to watch, as she can change the game’s momentum with her aggressive play.
Pitch Report
The pitch in Dubai has been challenging for batters, favoring spin bowling. With clear skies forecasted and temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius, both teams will have to adapt to the playing conditions, making the toss outcome significant
Probable Playing XI
India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Singh, Sajana Sajeevan
Sri Lanka Women: Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshi de Silva, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Kavisha Dilhari, Ama Kanchana, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Udeshika Prabodhani
