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West Indies Women will face Sri Lanka Women in a multi-format series starting on Saturday (June 15) 2024. The tour includes a three-match ODI series followed by a three-match T20I series, concluding on June 28.
The ODI series will be held at the Galle International Stadium, with matches scheduled for June 15, 18, and 21. All games in the ODI series will count towards the ICC Women’s Championship, making them significant for both teams.
Sri Lanka Women’s struggles
Sri Lanka are having a tough time in the Championship, currently placed eighth with only five wins out of 18 matches. This series represents a critical opportunity for them to climb up the rankings. The team will be led by their experienced captain, Chamari Athapaththu, who will be looking to inspire her side to perform better at home.
West Indies Women’s determination
West Indies, meanwhile, are placed seventh in the standings with six wins from 15 matches. They will be eager to capitalize on Sri Lanka’s struggles and secure valuable points. Hayley Matthews, known for her all-round capabilities, will captain the West Indies side. Matthews’ leadership and performance will be pivotal in determining the outcome of the series.
West Indies’ tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st ODI:
- Date and Time: June 15; 10:00 am IST/ 04:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am Local
- Venue: Galle International Stadium
Galle International Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Galle International Stadium is expected to be spinner-friendly, offering considerable assistance to slow bowlers throughout the match. Early in the game, seamers might find some movement due to the conditions. Batters will need to adapt quickly to the variable bounce and potential turn as the match progresses. Weather conditions, such as humidity and cloud cover, could further influence the pitch behavior and tactics for both teams. Captains winning the toss may opt to bowl first to take advantage of early moisture or choose to bat and set a defendable total considering the pitch’s likely deterioration.
SL-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Pick:
- Wicketkeepers: Shemaine Campbelle, Anushka Sanjeewani
- Batters: Stafanie Taylor, Nilakshi de Silva, Shabika Gajnabi
- All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Hayley Matthews, Kavisha Dilhari
- Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher
SL-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Hayley Matthews (c), Chamari Athapaththu (vc)
- Choice 2: Stafanie Taylor (c), Kavisha Dilhari (vc)
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SL-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Vishmi Gunaratne, Hansima Karunaratne Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell
SL-W vs WI-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (June 15, 04:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hansima Karunaratne, Kawya Kavindi, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Sachini Nisansala, Hasini Perera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams (wk), Kate Wilmott