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Sri Lanka Under-19 will lock horns with Australia Under-19 in a one-off 50-over encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Sunday, September 28. Though the T20 series is still underway, the hosts have already been a different side all-together with a 4-0 scoreline. While Sri Lanka will look to translate their form in the 50-over game too, Australia will be determined to regroup quickly and salvage pride with a strong performance in the fag end of the tour.

Squads:

Sri Lanka U-19 Women’s Cricket Team

Sanjana Kavindi, Vimoksha Balasooriya, Limansa Thilakarathna, Manudi Nanayakkara, Rashmika Sewwandi, Nethagi Isuranjali, Rashmi Nethranjali, Shashini Gimhani, Pramudi Methsara, Chamodi Praboda, Aseni Thalagune, Hiruni Hansika, Mithali Ayodhya, Danodya Sewmini, Rismi Sanjana

Australia U-19 Women’s Cricket Team

Samara Dulvin, Chelsea Sonter, Indira Panelli, Shiloh Julien, Emily Powell, Lucy Finn, Ayaka Stafford, Charli Mclennan, Aijay Willoughby, Ava Drury, Ira Aery, Eva Baird, Lucy Hamilton, Jasmine Kamboj, Lilli Hamilton, Sara Kennedy

Players to watch out:

Sanjana Kavindi

Sanjana Kavindi has taken the series by storm at the top of the order, piling up 147 runs in four innings at an average of 36.75. Her aggressive stroke play has given Sri Lanka consistent starts, unsettling Australia’s new-ball attack. She will now be eager to carry that form into the 50-over format and anchor another strong showing for her side.

Aseni Thalagune

Aseni Thalagune has been Sri Lanka’s standout performer with the ball, claiming 8 wickets in four outings at an impressive average of 9.87. Her knack for striking at crucial junctures has repeatedly broken Australia’s momentum in the series. With conditions in Dambulla likely to aid bowlers, she will once again be central to Sri Lanka’s plans.

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Emily Powell

Emily Powell has been the silver lining for Australia, amassing 86 runs in four innings at an average of 21.50. She is currently the second-highest run-scorer of the series, providing much-needed stability. Powell will look to build on her performances and anchor the innings in the one-off 50-over clash.

Ava Druvy

Ava Drury, Australia’s left-arm orthodox spinner, has been effective in the series, picking up 5 wickets in three innings at an average of 14.20. Her economical spells and ability to strike in the middle overs have helped keep Sri Lanka’s batters in check. Drury will be key for Australia in trying to contain the hosts in the one-off 50-over encounter.

Pitch:

The track at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is regarded as a fairly even contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers often find some movement and carry in the early stages, thanks to the surface’s freshness, but as the match wears on, the wicket generally loses pace and brings the spinners into play.

Weather:

The weather in Dambulla points to a possibility of light morning showers, accompanied by breezy conditions that may linger through the day. Temperatures are expected to hover around 32 degrees Celsius with humidity levels at approximately 62 percent.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Sanjana Kavindi, Vimoksha Balasooriya, Limansa Thilakarathna, Manudi Nanayakkara, Rashmika Sewwandi, Nethagi Isuranjali, Samara Dulvin, Ava Drury, Lucy Hamilton