Date: October 3, 2024
Time: 7:45 PM NST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Pakistan and Asia champions Sri Lanka will face off in match 2 of the 2024 Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup on the opening day, October 3, 2024. The game will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and the live action commences at 7:45 PM Nepal Standard Time (NST).
Both teams played warm-up games against Bangladesh and Scotland in the lead-up to the tournament. While Pakistan suffered heavy defeats in both matches, Sri Lanka maintained their momentum with convincing wins.
Squads:
Pakistan:
Fatima Sana (C), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan
Sri Lanka:
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana
Players to Watch Out:
Muneeba Ali: The 27-year-old keeper-batter has accumulated 1,261 runs from 71 T20I innings, including two fifties and a century, with a highest score of 102. She has been in good form, registering notable scores in recent matches, and will be a key player for Pakistan.
Sadia Iqbal: The 29-year-old left-arm spinner has taken 53 wickets from 43 T20Is and has been Pakistan's primary spinner in recent tournaments. She has been performing well, especially in the Asia Cup, and will be crucial for Pakistan's bowling attack.
Chamari Athapaththu: Sri Lanka’s captain and star all-rounder has 3,326 runs and 56 wickets in T20Is. Her contributions with both bat and ball will be vital for Sri Lanka's success in this tournament.
Inoka Ranaweera: The experienced left-arm off-spinner returns to the side after the T20 World Cup Qualifier. She has taken 91 wickets in her T20I career and remains a consistent wicket-taker for Sri Lanka.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is balanced, slightly favoring bowlers, particularly pacers. The average score is in the 130s, making it conducive for both batting and bowling.
Weather:
Sharjah will experience clear and pleasant weather, with a temperature around 33°C. There is minimal chance of rain, and moderate winds with 58% humidity are expected.
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