Sri Lanka suffered a 31-run defeat against Pakistan in their opening game of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The batting unit collapsed as nine of the players registered scores in single digits. Up next, they face a tough challenge in the form of six-time champions Australia. The Alyssa Healy-led side are serial winners in any format of the game and would hope to start the tournament well and push for their fourth straight T20 World Cup title.
They have a well-balanced squad, despite not having Meg Lanning around. The seniors – that is Healy, Beth Mooney and Elysse Perry will have to take responsibility with the bat. Mooney, particularly is in very good form, which is a plus point. They also have Phoebe Litchfield, who has the potential to change the course of the game at any point. With the ball, Ashleigh Gardner and Alana King will be vital.
Check all the details given below regarding the match:-
AUS-Wvs.SL-W MatchDetails
Match: AUS-Wvs.SL-W, 5th T20 Women World Cup Match
Captains:
Alyssa Healy is going to lead Australia Women's Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu will lead Sri Lanka women Cricket Team
When: 5th October 2024, Saturday
Match is going to start at 03:30p.m.
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Head to head of these two teams: Both the teams have played 7 matches against each other. Out of which Australia women cricket team has won all 7 matches and Sri Lanka women cricket team has won none.
Likely playing XI
Australia Women:
Alyssa Healy (c/wc), Beth Mooney, Elysse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Tayla Vlaeminck, Megan Schutt
Sri Lanka Women:
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani
Pitch report
The Sharjah pitch will heavily support the spinners. A low-scoring encounter is expected, which means both teams will be in the hunt till the end. Batting first will be wise as the pitch is expected to deteriorate in the second innings.
Best players from both of the teams
Best Batsman:Beth Mooney
Best Bowler:Alana King
Weather forecast for today inSharjah
Maximum temperature: 35°C
Minimum temperature: 29°C
Wind speed: 16km/h
Chances of rain: 0%
Capacity of stadium:16,000
Prediction to win: Australian women's cricket team is most likely to win the match
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