Published on: Oct 1, 2022 5:57 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 6, 2022 2:55 pm IST
Sylhet will host the fourth game of the Women’s Asia Cup between Sri Lanka women and UAE women. The game will kick off on Sunday (October 2) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka women, led by Chamari Athapaththu, will play UAE women in their second league-stage game. The side had a poor run in their last outing n Birmingham, during the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Moreover, they also lost to India women in their campaign opener. The team will be keen to make an impact by their performance.
UAE on the other hand will kick-start their Asia Cup 2022 crusade on a positive note. The team booked their place in the tournament through the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Championship. They won the event beating Malaysia women in the final. Besides, this is their first-ever women’s Asia Cup appearance.
The sides will lock horns at 1:00 PM (IST).
Sri Lanka Women vs UAE Women 2nd T20I Fixture: Sri Lanka Women vs UAE Women Date and Time: October 2, 1:00 PM IST Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Watch SL-W vs UAE -W live, on Star Sports Network. The game will be also streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar app and website (subscription needed). The women’s Asia Cup 2022 matches will also be telecasted live on DD Sports.
IN-W (150/6) beat SL-W (109) by 41 runs – October 1
Will be updated soon.
Position
Points
1
2
3
4
PK-W
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UAE-W
ML-W
It’s a balanced pitch at the Sylhet International Stadium and better suited for the spinners. Deeming the women’s games played at the venue, the average first innings score is 131. 70% of the teams batting first at the venue have won the games. Most of the captains have preferred to bat first after winning the toss at the venue. Moreover, the weather on matchday is predicted to hover around 32° Celcius, with 90% chance of rain with thunderstorms and variable winds.
Last five matches (most recent first) Sri Lanka Women: L L L L W UAE Women: W L W L L
Probable Playing 11:
Athapaththu is Sri Lanka’s best part and can contribute with both, the bat and the ball. Her explosive batting style and reasonable bowling spells are the things to watch.
Innings
Economy
97
6.93
Ranasinghe is one of the most experienced members of the Sri Lankan team. She bowls off-spin, and being a bowling all-rounder, she can provide vital batting cameos.
Best
50
3/18
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Satish is a wicketkeeper batter in the UAE lineup. The 18-year-old has it all that T20Is require, a better strike rate as well as an average.
26
Mahesh is a right-arm leg-spinner. Barely 16, Mahesh has been quite consistent with the ball.
24
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Wicket-Keeper: Theertha Satish Batters: Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Egodage, Hasini Perera All-Rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Sugandika Kumari, Vaishnave Mahesh Indhuja Nandakumar
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Chamari Athapaththu (C) and Oshadi Ranasinghe (VC) For Mega League Teams: Chamari Athapaththu (C) and Theertha Satish (VC)
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