The third match of the Quadrangular Women’s U19 T20 Series will be played between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vizag on November 15. The game will begin at 9 AM IST.
Both teams lost their last games. While West Indies suffered defeat at the hands of India A U19 by 10 wickets, Sri Lanka were beaten by India B U19 by 12 runs.
Squads
West Indies Women’s U19: Ashmini Munisar (C), Trishan Holder (VC), Asabi Callendar, Kenikaa Cassar, Jahzara Claxton, Naijanni Cumberbatch, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, KD Jazz Mitchell, Shalini Samaroo, Shunelle Sawh, Lena Scott, Kate Wilmott
Sri Lanka Women’s U19: Vishmi Gunaratne(C), Sanjana Kavindi, U Rathnayake, Rashmi Nethranjali, Rashmika Sewwandi, D Vihanga, Manudi Nanayakkara, S Nisansala, Pamoda Shaini, V Perera, Dulanga Dissanayake, R Sanjana, Nethmi Senarathne, Harini Perera, Vihara Sewwandi
Players to watch
Shunelle Sawh:
The wicket-keeper and left-handed opening batter of West Indies was the lone warrior in the fight against India A in her last outing. The southpaw mustered 41 off 63, including three boundaries. She registered close to 50 percent of the runs scored by her team. She held the innings together and batted till the start of the 20th over.
Shalini Samaroo:
The wily right-arm off-spinner of West Indies was the most economical bowler for her side in her last fixture against India A. She bowled four overs and gave away 12 runs. She bowled 16 dot balls in her spell. Besides her bowling, she is a handy left-handed middle-order batter.
Manudi Nanayakkara:
The right-handed middle-order batter of Sri Lanka starred with the bat as she muscled 33 off 30 in her last game against India B. She top-scored for her team and smacked a couple of boundaries and a six in her innings. She also bowled one over and conceded 13 runs.
Rashmi Nethranjali:
The right-arm speedster of Sri Lanka was one of the most successful bowlers for her side in her last fixture against India B. She claimed 20/2 in four overs. She opened the bowling with Pamoda Shaini and bowled well with the new ball. With the bat, she scored 20 off 18, including three boundaries.
Pitch
It will be the tournament’s third match at the venue. Out of the two games played here, the teams batting first and second have won one game each. The wicket looks good for batting. Expect plenty of runs. On the other hand, there is assistance for the spinners, who may get some turn and bounce.
Weather
The weather is expected to see hazy sunshine. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 31 degrees Celsius. There will be no cloud cover and no chance of rain. The wind will blow from the east-northeast.
Fantasy Playing XI
Shunelle Sawh, Manudi Nanayakkara, Vishmi Gunaratne, Djenaba Joseph, Realeanna Grimmond, Rashmi Nethranjali, Dewmi Vihanga, Shalini Samaroo, Vidushika Perera, Ashmini Munisar, Umaya Rathnayake
Match Details
Date: November 15, 2022
Time: 9 AM IST
Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Cricket Stadium, Vizag
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