Updated 28 July 2024 at 09:53 IST
The stage is set for an electrifying final showdown in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 as India Women clash with Sri Lanka Women in a high-stakes T20 match. With a lineup boasting the likes of Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma, India Women aim to dominate the field. Meanwhile, led by the fearless Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka Women are determined to upset the favorites. Expect fireworks at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium as these powerhouses battle for supremacy in cricket's ultimate test of skill and strategy.
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Keeper – Anushka Sanjeewani, Richa Gosh
Batsmen – Shafali Verma (C), Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur
All-rounders – Chamari Atapattu (VC), Kavisha Dilhari, Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma
Bowlers – Inoshi Fernando, Radha Yadav
The India-W vs Sri Lanka-W Women's Asia Cup Group stage match's toss will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium at 02:30 PM IST.
The weather forecasts indicate that there will be partly overcast circumstances with a temperature of approximately 27°C and a humidity level of 76%. The prevailing circumstances are expected to be conducive to swing bowling in the initial stages of the play. However, as the game proceeds, the pitch is anticipated to become more favourable for the batsmen.
The ground surface at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is renowned for its favourable conditions for batting, providing ample opportunities for batsmen to score runs. Moreover, it offers support to both pace and spin bowlers, rendering it a track that is evenly suited for both types of bowlers. Anticipate a game with a significant number of points scored, when the act of pursuing could be beneficial.
IND-W: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Uma Chetry, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Thakur Singh
SL-W: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya
India Women (IN-W) Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Meghna Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Jemimah Rodrigues, Dayalan Hemalatha, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Tanuja Kanwar, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, Asha Sobhana, Shweta Sehrawat, Sajeevan Sajana, Uma Chetry and Saika Ishaque
Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Squad: Chamari Athapaththu, Udeshika Prabodhani, Nilakshika Silva, Ama Kanchana, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hasini Perera, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Kawya Kavindi, Vishmi Gunaratne and Shashini Gimhani
Published 28 July 2024 at 09:39 IST