Sri Lanka and Pakistan are slated to lock horns in the 2nd Semi-Final of the ongoing 9th edition of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)-organized Women’s Asia Cup, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. The game commences at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 26th of July 2024.
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
Pakistan – Nida Dar (C), Iram Javed, Sadia Iqbal, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Najiha Alvi, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sundhu, Tasmia Rubab, Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan
Players to watch out:
Vishmi Gunarathne
The 18-year-old opening batter, from 39 T20Is, has accumulated 688 runs at an average of 22.19, and registered the highest score of 73*. Against the West Indies in a 3-match T20I series on home soil, Vishmi registered scores of 35, 24, and 2. Continuing on the momentum, she kicked off this Asia Cup campaign with a solid 51, and though she departed for 1 in the subsequent game, she scored a fine 39* in her most recent game. She can be counted on for another good knock.
Shashini Gimhani
The 15-year-old left-arm wrist-spinner, from 4 T20Is, has scalped 5 wickets, including a best of 3/9, at an average of 11.80 and an economy rate of 4.91. Shashini made her international debut in May 2024 against Uganda, returning figures of 2/23, and followed up with figures of 0/17 (3) and 0/10 (1) in that campaign. In her only outing in this Asia Cup, she returned figures of 3/9 (4), and given another opportunity, she can be banked upon for another good spell.
Nida Dar
The 37-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has amassed 1941 runs from 133 innings, while from 144 bowling outings, she has picked up 141 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 5.67, and registering bests of 75 and 5/21. Nida picked up 5 wickets from 3 T20Is in her most recent campaign, and while she has underperformed in this campaign, with figures of 0/10 (1) and 1/15 (2), it is hoped she will step up her efforts, delivering the goods with both bat and ball.
Nashra Sandhu
The 26-year-old left-arm off-spinner, maintaining an economy rate of 5.40, has bagged 58 wickets from as many T20Is and registered the best of 4/18. Nashra has been in outstanding form in this Asia Cup campaign, producing consecutive figures of 1/20 (4), 0/14 (4), and 2/22 (4). She has been both effective and economical, and given her form, she can be relied upon for breakthroughs, leading the wickets tally.
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Pitch:
The center strip at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is relatively balanced, with an average score in the 140s. While conditions are conducive for batting, the wicket also offers assistance to both pacers and spinners, as reflected in the healthy average score.
Weather:
The conditions in Dambulla are ideal for a complete game of cricket, with clear skies overhead. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 28°C, with moderate winds and humidity of 66%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Sidra Amin, Vishmi Gunarathne, Chamari Athapaththu, Nida Dar, Kaveesha Dilhari, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sundhu, Inoshi Priyadarshani
Match details:
Date – July 26, 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.
