India and Sri Lanka are all set to face each other in the Final of the Asian Games on Monday 25th September, 2023 at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field. With both teams in top form and eyeing their first gold medal, the match promises to be an exciting one.
Squads:
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Amanjot Kaur, Devika Vaidya, Pooja Vastrakar, Titas Sadhu, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Minnu Mani, Kanika Ahuja, Uma Chetry, Anusha Bareddy
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu(C), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Imesha Dulani, Kaushani Nuthyangana
Players to watch out:
Jemimah Rodrigues:
23-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues is cementing her spot as one of the best batters in the Indian team. Her performance in recent matches has been exceptional, and she’s taken India over the finish line on many occasions. Moreover, her ability to play spin effectively will help India tremendously in the match. Her performance will greatly help India in clinching the gold medal.
Pooja Vastrakar:
Pooja Vastrakar was a late addition to the squad, but in the semi-final game proved her worth. She sent down a career-best spell of 4/17, which dismantled the Bangladesh lineup and propelled India into the Gold medal match. She is also handy with the bat and can provide contributions that lead the team to good totals. She will be a player to watch out for in the finals.
Harshitha Samarawickrama:
Harshitha Samarawickrama is a trusted player in the Sri Lanka side. In 48 matches, she has amassed 929 runs with a high score of 81 and averages 27.32 in the format. She has performed consistently in recent matches and will be one of the players the team relies on to win the gold.
Kavisha Dilhari:
22-year-old all-rounder Kavisha Dilhari will be a player to watch out for. She bowls impressive spells and has taken 29 wickets in her 43 matches. She is also handy with the bat and has scored 214 runs with a high score of 47. She did well in the matches against Thailand and Pakistan and the team will hope for a good performance from her.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field provides a well-balanced playing surface. Amongst the bowlers, spinners can expect some assistance from the pitch.
Weather:
Overcast conditions are expected with the temperature being 32 degree Celsius and humidity being 74%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Anushka Sanjeewani, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Kavisha Dilhari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Devika Vaidya, Inoshi Priyadharshani
Match details:
Date – 25th September, 2023
Time – 11:30 AM, IST
Venue – Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the SonyLiv App and Website and telecasted on the Sony Sports Network.
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