Match no. 4 of the ongoing 2024 edition of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)-organized Women’s Asia Cup will be a tussle between equals, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, scheduled for 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 20th of July 2024, at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
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
Bangladesh – Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorifa Khatun, Ritu Moni, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sultana Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Rabeya Khan, Rumana Ahmed, Marufa Akter, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin
Players to watch out:
Kavisha Dilhari
The 23-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has posted 364 runs from 40 innings, including the highest score of 47*, while from 53 outings, she has picked up 41 wickets, including the best of 4/13. Kavisha Dilhari, in her most recent campaign last month, picked up a couple of wickets from 3 outings and managed scores of 14* and 26. She can be relied upon for improved efforts, delivering with both bat and ball.
Sugandika Kumari
The 32-year-old left-arm off-spinner, from 75 T20I innings, has taken 55 wickets, including a best of 3/17, maintaining an economy rate of 6.08. Sugandika Kumari has delivered a few important spells for Sri Lanka lately, being effective and economical. Although she only managed one wicket in her previous two T20Is last month, she is a seasoned off-spinner and can be relied upon to step up and produce wickets.
Nigar Sultana Joty
The 26-year-old keeper-batter, with a healthy average of 25.38, has accumulated 1802 runs, including a highest score of 113*, from 90 T20I innings. As has been the case for a long time, Nigar Sultana Joty has consistently stepped up for her side in their previous two T20I campaigns, registering scores of 63*, 32, 51, and 28 against Australia and India. She is a mature batter and can be trusted to lead the scoring.
Nahida Akter
The 24-year-old left-arm off-spinner, from 82 T20I outings, has scalped 94 wickets, including a best of 5/8, maintaining an economy rate of 5.77, and also is a handy contributor with the bat, scoring 131 runs from 33 innings. Nahida Akter has been a consistent performer for a long time and, even in the Australia series, took 5 wickets in 3 games, but had a quiet series against India. It is hoped she rediscovers her form.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is a balanced one that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. While batters enjoy the opportunity to score well with an average in the 130s, bowlers, both pacers and spinners, also benefit from the conditions.
Weather:
The conditions in Dambulla are forecasted to be pleasant for cricket, with clear sunny skies and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature will be around 27°C, with moderate winds and humidity at 64%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Match details:
Date – July 20, 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.