A big battle awaits at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada West Indian women Look to level the series with a confident Sri Lankan side. After a nail-biting 10-run victory in the series opener, the visitors have managed just one win in the historic series on Caribbean soil.
In the first ODI, Sri Lanka proved that they are no longer a one-woman show. Despite the modest contribution of Capt Chamari AtapathuHe rose from the middle order with puny half-centuries Hasini Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama.
For West Indies, it was a very close but so far story. 89th brilliant partnership between the legendary Stephanie Taylor and young Jannilea Glasgow put them in the driving seat but a late-order collapse courtesy of a trick from the veteran spinner Inoka Ranaweerathey were 10 runs short.
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 22; 19:00 IST/ 13:30 GMT/ 09:30 Local
- Location: National Cricket Stadium, St Georges, Grenada
National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada is expected to be a balanced yet demanding track that improves as the game progresses. The frequent morning dampness provides early moisture, offering seamers some zip and movement with the new ball. However, as the sun burns the surface, the pitch tends to slow down significantly. Historically, this venue has been a spinner’s paradise in the middle overs, highlighted by spinners scoring 12 in the previous match. While the pitch rewards fast, aggressive hitters, batsmen will need to be patient when the ball starts to catch and turn.
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Groups
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannilea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Shawnisha Hector, Qiana Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Shun Tafanie Stawlor,
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Madvin Kaushani, Nimasha Madvin Kaushani,
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies Women win the toss first
- Sri Lanka Women power play score: 50-60
- Sri Lanka Women’s total score: 230-240
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka Women win the toss first
- West Indies Women power play score: 40-50
- West Indies Women’s Total Score: 220-230
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
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