Ahead of the 2024 Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup, Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka will go up against Bangladesh in the 2nd game of the warm-up series. The game is scheduled for 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 28th of September 2024, at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai.
Sri Lanka has had a strong showing in the 2024 season, playing 16 T20 Internationals (T20Is) and losing only 3 matches, two of which came against the West Indies on home soil. They maintained an impressive unbeaten streak in the World Cup qualifier, achieving 6 consecutive wins. Despite facing a setback in a home T20I series against the West Indies, where they lost 1-2, they bounced back to claim their maiden Asia Cup title with 5 straight wins. In their most recent T20I series in August 2024, Sri Lanka drew a 2-match series against Ireland.
Sri Lanka has featured in every World Cup since its inception in 2009 but has yet to reach the semifinals. However, buoyed by their recent Asia Cup victory and a string of recent successes, the team is now firmly focused on achieving their best-ever finish—securing a spot in the semifinals. With renewed confidence and momentum on their side, Sri Lanka aims to make a significant impact in this year’s tournament.
In the 2024 season, Bangladesh first suffered a clean sweep at the hands of India in a 5-match T20I series on home soil, and then their most recent campaign in the Asia Cup in July saw them claim wins against Malaysia and Thailand, which helped them reach the semifinals. However, they once again fell short against India, managing just 2 wins out of 9 matches this season.
Bangladesh made their T20 World Cup debut in 2014, securing two wins in that edition. However, they have struggled since, finishing winless in their last four editions and failing to advance past the league stage. In the upcoming World Cup, they find themselves in Group B alongside Scotland, England, West Indies, and South Africa. Eager to break their losing streak, Bangladesh is determined to make a mark and improve their performance in this year’s tournament.
Head-to-head, Bangladesh has struggled against Sri Lanka, winning only 3 of their 13 games, with just one win in the past 10 years. The upcoming match against Sri Lanka presents a significant challenge for Bangladesh, but any positives they can draw from the game will be crucial for their campaign moving forward, while Sri Lanka would want to extend this winning momentum.
Where to watch Sri Lanka v Bangladesh?
Cricket fans can follow live scores on the ICC match portal for real-time updates while we await confirmation on the broadcast and telecast details for the Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh face-off, match no. 2 of the warm-up series, scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
Squads:
Sri Lanka – Chamari Athapaththu (C), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana
Bangladesh – Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Taj Nehar, Shathi Rani, Disha Biswas
Schedule:
Sri Lanka –
Match 1: September 28, ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, v Bangladesh (7:30 PM IST)
Match 2: September 30, The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, v Scotland (7:30 PM IST)
Bangladesh –
Match 1: September 28, ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, v Sri Lanka (7:30 PM IST)
Match 2: September 30, ICC Academy Ground 2, Dubai, v Pakistan (7:30 PM IST)
Broadcast and live streaming details:
While we await confirmation on broadcast and telecast details, live scores can be accessed via the ICC match portal for real-time updates.