AUS W VS SL W MATCH 5

Match 5, Sharjah, October 05, 2024, 03:30 PM

Australia Women
Sri Lanka Women

AUS-W 92%

Tie %

SL-W 8%

Probable Playing XI
Australia Women: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt.

Sri Lanka Women: Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika Silva, Hasini Perera, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Kaveesha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani†, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Fernando, Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodani.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
  • W
    AUS-W Won By 35 runs
  • W
    AUS-W Won By 33 runs
  • W
    AUS-W Won By 5 wickets
  • W
    AUS-W Won By 29 runs
  • W
    AUS-W Won By 5 wickets
  • L
    PAK-W Won By 31 runs
  • W
    SL-W Won By 5 wickets
  • W
    SL-W Won By 33 runs
  • L
    IRE-W Won By 7 runs
  • W
    SL-W Won By 7 wickets
PLAYER PERFORMANCE

Batsmen

Nilakshika Silva
Nilakshika Silva

BAT SR: 103.7 | BAT AVG: 42.5

Very Good
Anushka Sanjeewani
Anushka Sanjeewani

BAT SR: 107 | BAT AVG: 20.3

Very Good
Harshitha Madhavi
Harshitha Madhavi

BAT SR: 134.5 | BAT AVG: 45.1

Very Good
Hasini Perera
Hasini Perera

BAT SR: 113.6 | BAT AVG: 11.5

Bad
Vishmi Gunarathne
Vishmi Gunarathne

BAT SR: 90.3 | BAT AVG: 18.6

Bad

Bowlers

Vishmi Gunarathne
Udeshika Prabodani

BOWL SR: 17.5 | BOWL AVG: 15.5

Very Good
Vishmi Gunarathne
Sachini Nisansala

BOWL SR: 50 | BOWL AVG: 57

Very Bad
Vishmi Gunarathne
Inoshi Fernando

BOWL SR: 20.7 | BOWL AVG: 22.2

Bad
Vishmi Gunarathne
Sugandika Kumari

BOWL SR: 26 | BOWL AVG: 23.3

Neutral

Batsmen

Bowlers

Commentry
As the grand spectacle of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup unfolds, attention shifts to Match 5, where the Australian Women’s team launch their campaign against the Sri Lankan Women, who are set to take the field at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium after having already played a game. The defending champions, Australia Women, are clear favourites for this match, but the determination of the Sri Lankan team could present a formidable challenge. Australia made the most of their warm-up games, clinching convincing victories in both. The firepower at the top of their lineup, featuring stars like Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry positions this team as a dominant force. Their middle order is equally impressive, bolstered by a strong group of all-rounders, including Ash Gardner, Tahlia McGrath and Annabel Sutherland, all of whom are expected to play pivotal roles in the tournament. With spin-friendly pitches in play, it will be intriguing to see who joins Megan Schutt in anchoring the pace bowling unit. On the other hand, Sri Lanka Women faced a setback against Pakistan Women in their opening clash, despite being in a commanding position at the halfway mark. After bowling Pakistan out for just 116 runs, thanks to impressive performances from Udeshika Prabodani, Sugandika Kumari and skipper Chamari Athapaththu, their batting order faltered dramatically. Only two players managed to reach double figures, leaving them with a meagre total of 85 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, resulting in a disappointing 31-run defeat. That defeat adds immense pressure on the Sri Lankan team to put their best foot forward and deliver a significant challenge to Australia. They will need to regroup and show resilience if they hope to make an impact. With Australia Women eager to kick off their campaign with a victory and Sri Lanka Women determined to turn the tables and secure crucial points, this match promises to be an exciting affair. The stage is set for a thrilling contest, and it will be fascinating to see who comes out on top. Who are you backing for the win? Time will soon tell!