The national women’s teams of hosts Sri Lanka and Thailand will take center stage at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on the 24th of July 2024, at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), in the last league game, match no. 12, of the ongoing Asian Cricket Council (ACC)-organized Women’s Asia Cup.
Squads:
Sri Lanka – Chamari Athapaththu (C), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Ama Kanchana, Udeshika Prabodani, Kawya Kavindi, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasooriya, Kaveesha Dilhari, Vishmi Gunarathne, Inoshi Priyadarshani, Nilakshi De Silva, Sachini Nisansala, Shashini Gimhani
Thailand – Thipatcha Putthawong (C), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai (WK), Suwanan Khiaoto (WK), Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Nannaphat Chaihan
Players to watch out:
Harshitha Samarawickrama
The 26-year-old opening batter, from 57 T20I innings, has amassed 1231 runs at an average of 27.35, with a highest score of 81. Harshitha, in her last few outings in her most recent campaign last month, registered scores of 35, 14, and 28, and carrying her form into the Asia Cup, has registered scores of 33 and 26. She’ll be counted on to build on these starts, registering a big score.
Udeshika Prabodani
The 38-year-old left-arm pacer, from 96 T20I innings, has picked up 76 wickets, including a best of 3/13, maintaining an economy rate of 5.46, while also adding a few runs to the tally. Udeshika, in her previous 4 T20Is, including her only 2024 Asia Cup outing, has returned bowling figures of 1/13, 1/31, 3/13, and 2/20. The team can count on their seasoned pacer to produce the wickets.
Phannita Maya
The 20-year-old all-rounder, from 27 T20I innings, has posted 161 runs, including the highest of 29, while from 31 outings has struck 17 wickets, including the best of 3/10. Phannita wasn’t required much with both bat and ball in her recent campaign, and during this Asia Cup has registered scores of 29 and 3, alongside bowling figures of 0/16 and 1/8. She should be backed to step up her efforts.
Onnicha Kamchomphu
The 26-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, averaging 12.93 and maintaining an economy rate of 4.65, has scalped 79 wickets from 75 outings, while from 38 innings has scored 128 runs, with bests being 4/6 and 26. Onnicha, in her previous 4 T20Is, including two from this Asia Cup campaign, has produced figures of 2/4, 2/33, 2/20, and 0/30. She can be relied upon to deliver breakthroughs.
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Pitch:
The 22 yards at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium make a well-balanced center wicket, providing a fair contest between bat and ball. The wicket assists both spinners and pacers effectively, while batters also enjoy their time in the middle with an average score in the 140s.
Weather:
With moderate winds, humidity of 63%, and the temperature expected to hover around 27°C, the conditions are favorable for cricket. With partly cloudy skies and a minimal chance of rain, a complete game can be expected.
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Match details:
Date – July 24, 2024
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on Disney+ Hotstar and telecasted on Star Sports Network.