SLW vs WIW Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jun 28, 2024
Sri Lanka Women vs West Indies Women Head-To-Head
Although the rain helped the Windies Women in the second game, they have an excellent overall record against this opposition. They lead the 24-game series head-to-head 19-5.
Sri Lanka Women vs West Indies Women Live Streaming and Broadcast
Indian viewers will not have this game on TV. However, they can enjoy the decider using the live streaming method on the SonyLiv website and app.
The West Indies Women clinched a crucial victory in their second game of the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka, leveling the series at 1-1. The rain-affected game in Hambantota saw the Caribbean women secure a six-wicket win. As we look forward to the third and final game of the series and the tour, to be held at the same venue on 28 June, the anticipation is palpable. Let's delve into the betting tips, weather and pitch reports, and match predictions for this highly anticipated contest.
SLW vs WIW Team Previews
Sri Lanka Women
In the second T20I, the Sri Lankan Women batted first, and when they were 89 for four, the rain came down as 15.2 overs were completed. When the play resumed, the West Indies Women were asked to chase a revised target of 99 runs from 15 overs according to the D/L equation. The West Indies Women chased the score in 14.1 overs with six wickets to spare. During their first innings, the Sri Lankan Women made an excellent start to the innings, with both Vishmi Gunaratne and Chamari Athapaththu contributing to the score.
After the first wicket was lost, the Sri Lankan Women's performance with the ball was commendable. Several bowlers made significant contributions, with Sachini Nisansala standing out with one wicket for 18 runs from her three overs. Chamari Athapaththu and Kavisha Dilhari also chipped in with a wicket each. However, the easy target and the rain interruption played in their hands.
Sri Lanka Women Playing 11
Chamari Atapattu, Harshitha Madavi, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Ama Kanchana, Sugandika Kumari, Hasini Perera, Kawya Kavindi, Shashini Gimhani.
West Indies Women
After a good start by the Sri Lankan openers, the innings was halted by Afy Fletcher for West Indies. She picked up all four wickets that fell during the Sri Lankan innings and returned with figures of 3.2-0-23-4. None of the other bowlers could get a wicket in that innings. Aaliyah Alleyne also bowled economically, giving away just five runs from two overs. Chinnel Henry also made an excellent start to her efforts giving away just four runs in her solitary over up front. But it was Fletcher for the West Indies Women's bowling attack.
The West Indies Women also made an excellent start to their chase. Skipper Hayley Matthews and Stefanie Taylor scored 44 runs from 6.5 overs to set a platform for the Windies Women. Stefanie Taylor played the role of sheet anchor well, scoring at run-a-ball. Aaliyah Alleyne provided the finishing touches to the West Indies innings, scoring 15 runs from eight balls with three fours. The wicket-keeper batter, Shemaine Campbelle, also scored 16 runs from 13 balls while playing in a one-down position.
West Indies Women Playing 11
Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph, Cherry Ann Fraser, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell.
SLW vs WIW Toss Prediction
We have so far witnessed two women's T20I games played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium. Both these T20 games were won by the team batting second. So, it is pretty much a certainty that the captain who wins the coin flip will opt to field first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The surface at the Hambantota Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium is envisaged to be well-balanced. It is likely to offer turn to the spinners in the second innings. Sri Lankan batters are more likely to be adept at chasing a target.
We are likely to experience temperatures in the region of 34 to 35 degrees during this encounter. The relative humidity will be on the lower side, indicating dry weather during the game. There is also a distinct possibility of getting showers during the contest.
SLW vs WIW Betting Tips
The West Indies Women were slightly lucky in the second game that they won against the Lankan Women. You can expect the Lankan Women to get back to the business in this encounter and win the series. We will bet with Sri Lankan Women to win this encounter.
Bonus Cricket Bets
Hayley Matthews is easily the most consistent batter in the West Indies' lineup. You can bet on her to score over 22 runs in this encounter.
You can expect the top bowler of the contest to be from Sri Lanka, as they have an in-form bowling attack that is suitable for the conditions.
Taylor has been one of the more consistent batters for West Indies on this tour. You can bet on her to do well and hit a half-century in this game.
There is no specific reason for this guess. The Windies captain might get lucky.
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