Match Details
Date: July 26, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
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Preview
The second semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 will see Sri Lanka and Pakistan battle it out in Dambulla. The hosts Lankans went undefeated through the group and took down Thailand by 10 wickets in the last match. On the other hand, Pakistan started their campaign with a loss against India but since haven’t lost a single game.
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Analysis
The hosts, Sri Lanka, have been in incredible form with three straight wins and no losses. The Lankan batting has been carried by Chamari Athapaththu, who has been in the form her life. On the bowling front, Inoshi Priyadharshani has been the star performer with contributions from Kavisha Dilhari and Shashini Gimhani.
Since the loss against India, Pakistan have emerged as a top competitor with two back-to-back wins to seal qualifications for the knockout stages. The opening pair of Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali have been in top form. Talking about Pakistani bowling, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal have performed well for the Women in Green.
Key Players
Author’s Picks
Probable XIs
Sri Lanka Women
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari, Shashini Gimhani
Pakistan Women
Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Tuba Hassan, Sidra Ameen, Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Fantasy Teams
Best 14
Wicketkeepers: Anushka Sanjeewani, Muneeba Ali
Batters: Gull Feroza, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Sidra Amin
All-Rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, Syeda Aroob Shah, Fatima Sana
Bowlers: Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu
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