India and Sri Lanka are set to square off in the 12th match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, with India needing a victory to keep their tournament hopes alive. Following New Zealand’s loss to Australia, India have an opportunity to strengthen their position of acquiring a spot in the knockout stage, but it’s a must-win situation for the Women in Blue.

Despite having slim c??hances of progressing after two defeats, Sri Lanka can still impact the tournament by spoiling India’s campaign. With nothing to lose, the Sri Lankan side will be looking to upset India’s chances ?and finish their World Cup campaign on a positive note.

Women’s T20I World Cup 2024: IN-W vs SL-W

• Date and Time: October 9: 02:00 pm GMT / 06:00 pm local/ 07:30 pm IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at Dubai International Cricket Stadium tends to offer an even?? contest between batters and bowlers. The pitch might be slightly sluggish and low, with the ball sticking to the wicket. Spinners could have a key role, particularly during the middle phases. Batters will need to be cautious and adapt to the pace of the track. In general, it is expected to be a fair wicket for an exciting T20I encounter.

IN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh, Anushka Sanjeewani
• Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma
• All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari
• Bowlers: Renuka Singh Thakur, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari

IN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Captain, and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc)
Choice 2: Shafali Verma, Anushka Sanjeewani

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IN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Jemim??ah Rodrigues, Pooja Vastrakar, Nilakshi de Silva, Harshitha Samarawickrama

IN-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 9, 02:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

India Women: Shafali Verma, Smri?ti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sajeevan Sajana, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Dayalan Hemalatha, Yastika Bhatia

Sri Lanka Women: Vishmi Gunarat??ne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera, Ama Kanchana, Achini Kulasuriya, Sachini Nisansala, Shashini Gimhani

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Udeshika Prabodhani lit up the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 with an exceptional delivery that sent Australian opener Alyssa Healy back to the pavilion. The dramatic moment came during the group stage clash between Australia and Sri Lanka on Saturday??, October 5, in Sharjah, and it provided an early breakthrough for Sri La??nka.

Udeshika Prabodhani dismisses Alyssa Healy with a cracker of a delivery

The left-arm pacer Prabodhani delivered a peach of a delivery right in the first over, getting rid of the dangerous Healy for just four runs off three balls. The Sri Lankan bowler bowled a full-length delivery aimed at the middle stump, and Healy, who was kno?wn for her explosive starts, stepped forward in an attempt to push the ball down the ground. However, Prabodhani’s delivery had just enough movement after pitching to beat Healy’s bat, as the ball swung away slightly, crashing into the off-stump.

The sight of Healy, one of the most accomplished and aggressive batters in women’s cricket, walking back to the pavilion with just four runs on the board was a huge boost for Sri Lanka. The early dismissal by Prabodhani exemplified her skill in swinging the ball, even in subcontinental conditions where such movement can be hard to find. It was the perfect start for Sri Lanka?, and it gave them an opportunity to put the strong Australian batting line-up under pressure.

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Australia beat Sri Lanka comfortably

Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first, but they found the Australian bowling attack difficult to handle. Despite a promising start, they struggled to build partnerships and ended up managing only 93 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Nilakshi de Silva was the standout performer for Sri Lanka, remaining unbeaten on 29 runs, while most other batters struggled to find their rhythm against a disciplined Australian bowling unit. Megan Schutt was particularly effective, delivering an economical spell and claiming three wickets for just 12 runs, while Sophie Molineux supported well with 2 wickets for 20 runs.

In response, Australia faced an early setback when Healy was dismissed cheaply, but they managed to recover comfortably. Beth Mooney anchored the innings with an unbeaten 43 runs, ensuring that Australia stayed on course despite losing a few wickets in the middle. Australia chased down the target in 14.2 overs, scoring 94 runs for the loss of 4 wickets, and securing a comfortable 6-wicket victory. The win highlighted Australia’s batting depth and resilience, even when faced with early pressure.

Also READ: Megan Schutt sizzles in Australia’s dominant win over Sri Lanka in Women’s T20 W??orld Cup 2024

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Pakistan kicked off their campaign in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on a strong note, defeating Sri Lanka by 31 runs in Match 2, held on Thursday, October 3, in Sharjah. One of the standout moments of the game came from Pakistan’s Omaima Sohail, who delivered a crucial, game-changing ball that clean-bowled Sri Lanka’s Harshitha Madavi, marking a pivotal highlight in the match.

Omaima Sohail’s stunning delivery

In the 6th over of Sri Lanka’s innings, facing Omaima, Madavi misjudged a slower, straighter ball aimed directly at the stumps. Stuck on the back foot, Madavi attempted an across-the-line slog but failed to connect properly, missing the ball entirely on the inside edge. The ball struck the middle stump, sending Madavi back to the pavilion after scoring 7 runs off 10 balls. This crucial breakthrough by Sohail was one of the highlights of the match, further elevating her performance.

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Omaima was one of the key figures in Pakistan’s success. Her spin bowling proved devastating as she also dismissed Hasini Perera in a low scoring but high-pressure contest. Sohail’s efforts, along with her teammates, played a significant role in Pakistan’s dominant bowling display.

Also READ: Pakistan overcomes Sri Lanka with convincing win in Women’s T20 Worl?d Cup 2024

Pakistan’s innings: Fatima Sana leads with the bat

Earlier in the match, batting first, Pakistan posted a total of 116 runs in their 20 allotted overs. Skipper Fatima Sana led from the front with a vital contribution of 30 runs off 20 balls. Despite a few setbacks, Pakistan managed to set a competitive target of 117 for Sri Lanka. Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka’s captain, delivered an impressive bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs in her 4 overs, maintaining an economy of 4.50.

In response, Sri Lanka Women struggled to gain momentum. They managed to score 85 runs while losing 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Pakistan’s bowlers were in fine form, applying relentless pressure on the Sri Lankan batting order. Even though not all bowlers claimed wickets, their collective effort was economical, effectively stifling Sri Lanka’s run chase.

Pakistan’s bowling masterclass

While Omaima, Nashra Sandhu, and captain Fatima each claimed 2 wickets, it was Sadia Iqbal who stood out with a remarkable bowling performance, taking 3 wickets and playing a pivotal role in restricting Sri Lanka to 85/9. The disciplined and strategic bowling attack ensured Pakistan secured a convincing 31-run victory in a low?-scoring affair.

For her al?l-round contribution, leading with both the bat and the ball, Pakistan captain Fatima was named the Player of the Match. Her leadership, vital runs, and crucial wickets made her the standout performer as Pakistan Women claimed an important? win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

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In the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, a surprising turn of events took place during Sri Lanka’s match against Pakistan on Thursday (October 3).

Left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu had seemingly picked the wicket of Nilakshika Silva when the batter was t??rapped LBW in the 13th over. However, just as the Pakistan side began to celebrate, the ball was declared dead due to an ?unusual reason.

A missed opportunity: Wicket turned into a dead ball

The pivotal moment came in the 13th over when Sandhu bowled a full delivery that Silva tried to slog sweep, missing the ball entirely. The umpire initially adjudged her LBW, and it looked like Pakistan had struck a crucial blow. ??Nevertheless, moments later, the umpire reversed the decision, citing that Sandhu’s towel had fallen out during the delivery. This distraction for the batter was enough to invoke the rule and declare the ball dead. While the reprieve gave Sri Lanka brief hope, it didn’t change the outcome much. Despite Silva surviving that delivery, she couldn’t make a significant impact, and Sri Lanka eventually crumbled for just 85 runs, falling 31 runs short of Pakistan’s total.

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Explaining the rule behind change of decision

According to Clause 20.4.2.6 of the MCC laws, a ball is declared dead if the batter is distracted by any? movement or noise, either while preparing to receive the delivery or while receiving it. In this case, the falling towel was deemed a distraction for Silva, prompting the umpire to overturn the initial decision. The law ensures that the batter gets a fair chance to face the delivery without any external distractions. This highlights how even seemingly ??minor occurrences like a dropped towel can have significant consequences under the rules of cricket.

“The striker is distracted by any noise or movement or in any other way while preparing to receive, or receiving a delivery. This shall apply whether the source of the distraction is within the match or outside it,” the law reads.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Result

Despite the dead-ball incident, Pakistan registered a comfortable victory over Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening game of the Women’s T20 World Cup. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Pakistan struggled at 84/8 but were lifted by a crucial lower-order knock from captain Fatima Sana, who scored 30 off 20 balls to? help her team p??ost 116 all out.

Sri Lanka’s chase never gained momentum as Pakistan’s bowlers, led by Sadia Iqbal (3 wickets) and supported by Sandhu, Omaima Sohail and Fatima, who claimed two wickets each, decimated their batting lineup. Even though Sri Lankan batters tried to show some fight with the bat, Pakistan’s total proved to be more than enough. With key dismissals like that of Chamari Athapaththu early in the innings and wickets falling regularly??, Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 85, leaving Pakistan to celebrate a well-fought victory.

Also READ: Pakistan overcomes Sri Lanka ?with convincing win in Women??’s T20 World Cup 2024

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In Match 2 of Group A at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, held in Sharjah on Thursday (October 3), Pakistan clinched a comfortable victory over Sri Lanka by 31 runs. Defending a modest total of 116, Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack restricted Sri Lanka to 85/9 in their allotted 20 overs, ensuring a strong start to their World Cup campaign.

Fatima Sana and Nida Dar anchor Pakistan’s innings

Pakistan’s batting struggled initially, with openers Muneeba Ali and Gull Feroza dismissed cheaply. Muneeba managed 11 off 14 balls, while Feroza fell for just 2 runs in the second over. Sidra Amin added some quick runs but was dismissed after scoring 12 off 10 balls. As the innings progressed, Pakistan found stability in the partnership between Omaima Sohail and Nida Dar. Omaima contributed 18 off 19, but Nida Dar’s 23 off 22 balls kept Pakistan afloat. However, the standout performance came from Fatima Sana, who played a crucial late-order knoc??k of 30 off 20 balls, hitting three boundaries and a six. Her aggressive innings helped Pakistan reach a competitive total of 116. Pakistan struggled to build partn?erships consistently, but Sana’s finishing knock ensured they had something to defend.

Sugandika Kumari and Chamari Athapaththu keep Pakistan in check

Sri Lanka’s bowling attack, led by Sugandika Kumari and captain Chamari Athapaththu, kept Pakistan’s batters under constant pressure. Kumari was exceptional, claiming 3 wickets for 19 runs in her four overs. Her ability to take early wickets stifled Pakistan’s momentum, especially when she removed both Muneeba and Gull early in the innings. Athapaththu also contributed significantly, taking 3 wickets for 18 runs. She dismissed Amin, Aliya Riaz and Tuba Hassan, breaking key partnerships at crucial moments. Udeshika Prabodhani supported well, taking 3 wickets for 20 runs.

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Vishmi Gunaratne’s resilience unable to save Sri Lanka

Chasing 117, Sri Lanka’s innings never got off the ground as they lost early wickets, starting with captain Athapaththu, who fell for just 6 runs. Vishmi Gunaratne was the top scorer for Sri Lanka, making 20 off 34 balls, but she struggled to find support from the rest of the lineup. Wickets fell regularly, with batters like Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hasini Perera failing to convert their starts. Both were dismissed for single-digit scores, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 35 for 3. Nilakshika Silva offered some resistance with 22 off 25 balls, but by then, the required run rate had climbed, and Sri Lanka found themselves unable to bui??ld any meaningful partnerships. The lack of intent and consta??nt fall of wickets saw Sri Lanka finish on 85/9, well short of the target.

Sadia Iqbal and Fatima shine for Pakistan

Pakistan’s bowlers delivered an outstanding performance, with Sadia Iqbal and Fatima leading the charge. Sadia picked up 3 wickets for 17 runs in her four overs, including the crucial wicket of Gunaratne, who was the only batter offering some resistance. She also dismissed Nilakshika Silva and Sugandika Kumari, ensuring that Sri Lanka’s lower order had no chance of recovery. Fatima, after her impactful batting display, was equally effective with the ball, taking 2 wickets for just 10 runs in her 2.5 overs. She removed both Sri Lanka’s captain Athapaththu and Sachini Nisansala, further destabilizing the chase. Sohail also contributed with the ball, taking 2 w??ickets for 17 runs.

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