Ireland are set to host Sri Lanka in a two-match Women’s T20I series, beginning on August 11 at the Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin. Both matches of the T20I series will? be held at this venue, followed by a three-matc?h ODI series between the two teams.

Sri Lanka riding high on recent successes

Sri Lanka Women enter the series with strong momentum, having achieved significant successes in recent months. They secured victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024, followed by a historic triumph in the Asia Cup, where they defeated India to c??laim their first-ever title in the competition. This recent run of form makes Sr??i Lanka a formidable opponent for the Irish side.

Ireland aiming to challenge Sri Lanka’s form

Ireland, meanwhile, also showed promise in the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024, putting up commendable performances. As they prepare to take on a high-flying Sri Lankan team, the Irish Women will be looking to leverage home advantage and build on their recent successes to challenge their in-form opponents in what promises to be an exciting series.

Sri Lanka’s top-choice playing XI for the Women’s T20I series against Ireland:

Vishmi Gunaratne

• Strength: A promising young batter with a strong technique and the ability to build innings.
• Role: Opening or top-order batter who can anchor the innings and set a solid foundation for the team.

Harshitha Samarawickrama

• Strength: A consistent middle-order batter known for her calmness under pressure and ability to rotate the strike.
• Role: Key middle-order batter, responsible for stabilizing the innings and accelerating when needed.

Hasini Perera

• Strength: An aggressive left-handed batter with a natural flair for attacking cricket.
• Role: Top-order batter who can take on bowlers early in the innings, setting an aggressive tone for the team.

Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)

• Strength: A reliable wicketkeeper and a handy lower-order batter with good finishing skills.
• Role: Wicketkeeper-batter, providing stability in the lower order and ensuring strong glove work behind the stumps.

Kavisha Dilhari

• Strength: A versatile all-rounder with effective off-spin bowling and the ability to contribute valuable runs in the lower middle order.
• Role: All-rounder who can provide crucial breakthroughs with her spin and add depth to the batting lineup.

Nilakshi de Silva

• Strength: A dependable middle-order batter with the ability to play both aggressive and defensive roles depending on the match situation.
• Role: Middle-order batter, tasked with guiding the innings during the middle overs and playing a key role in partnerships.

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Udeshika Prabodhani

• Strength: A seasoned left-arm seamer with the ability to swing the ball and trouble batters with her accuracy.
• Role: Opening bowler, leading the attack with the new ball and aiming to make early breakthroughs.

Sugandika Kumari

• Strength: A left-arm spinner known for her control and ability to tie down batters with economical spells.
• Role: Frontline spinner, expected to maintain pressure in the middle overs and pick up key wickets.

Sachini Nisansala

• Strength: An emerging left-arm spinner with potential to deceive batters with her flight and turn.
• Role: Supporting spinner who can complement the primary spinners and provide variety in the bowling attack.

Kaushini Nuthyangana

• Strength: A young player with quick reflexes and developing batting skills.
• Role: Backup wicketkeeper and lower-order batter, offering flexibility in team composition and providing depth in the lineup.

Achini Kulasuriya

• Strength: A right-arm fast bowler with the ability to generate pace and bounce, troubling batters with her aggressive style.
• Role: Fast bowler, part of the pace attack, responsible for maintaining pressure and taking wickets in the middle and death overs.

Note: Athapaththu will not feature in the T20I??s due to her commitments in The Hundred

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Three-wicket hauls from Sugandika Kumari and Kavisha Dilhari set the stage for Sri Lanka‘s first women’s ODI victory over West Indies since 2015, as the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Hambantota on Saturday (June 16). Opting to bowl first, Sri Lanka’s decision paid off as their spinners dismantled the West Indies lineup.

West Indies batting collapse

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl, putting early pressure on the West Indies. The visitors made a strong start, reaching 75/ 1 thanks to a 68-run second-wicket stand between Hayley Matthews and Shemaine Campbelle. However, left-arm spinner Kumari broke that partnership in the 19th over, sparking a collapse that saw West Indies lose their last eight wickets for just 120 runs. Despite Matthews’ 38 and Stafanie Taylor‘s 33, the West Indies batters struggled against the spin duo of Kumari and Dilhari as they ultimately bowled out for 195 in 47.1 overs.

Sugandika Kumari and Kavisha Dilhari led a 🔥 bowling attack, restricting the Windies to 1??95! Time to chase this down, girls! 💪

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— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) June 15, 2024

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Sri Lanka’s steady chase

Sri Lanka’s top order managed the chase with poise, with four batters scoring over 35. Captain Chamari Athapaththu (38) and Vishmi Gunaratne (40) provided a solid foundation, putting up an 88-run opening stand in just 13.2 overs. Although Sri Lanka faced a brief stumble, losing three wickets for 13 runs to the medium-pace of Aaliyah Alleyne, they remained in control of the match.

After the initial setback, Harshitha Samarawickrama (44*) and Hasini Perera (43) steadied the ship with a crucial 63-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Their composed batting ensured that Sri Lanka was on track for victory, despite a late wicket from Afy Fletcher. The hosts chased down th?e target with minimal fuss, marking a significant win in their ODI?? campaign

Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by 6 wickets in the first ODI 🏏#women #cricket #SLvWI #srilankacricket #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/FDA8tS9sbw

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) June 15, 2024

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Excitement is building as the 19th Asian Games is all set to host women’s cricket matches in Hangzhou from September 19th to September 25th. Adding to the fervor, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) recently announced their formidable 15-member women’s squad for the marquee event featuring a mix of experienced campaigners and promising young talents.

It is ??worth mentioning that the 19th Asian Games mark the return of cricket to this prestigious multi-sport event. The last time cricket featured in the Asian Games was in 2014, making ??this comeback a momentous occasion for cricket fans across the continent. Games.

T20 Format and Sri Lanka’s recent success

The women’s cricket matches in the 19th Asian Games will be played in the T20 format, adding to the event’s excitement. Interestingly, Sri Lanka’s women’s team comes into the tournament brimming with confidence following their historic T20I series win over England. This tri?umph has raised expectations and has made the Islanders a formidable force to reckon with in the Asian Games

Apart from this, Sri Lanka is also among the four teams that have been granted direct entry into the quarter-finals. The other three teams to have already secured a spot in the quarter-finals are India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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Key players added to Sri Lanka’s squad for 19th Asian Games

Sri Lanka Cricket has left no stone unturned in selecting a full-strength squad for the women’s cricket event at the 19th Asian Games. They selected their best players for the assignment. Leading the charge is the veteran cricketer Chamari Athapaththu, who has retained her position as the team’s captain. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable in guiding the team through the challenges of the Asian Games. Alongside her, notable names in the squad include Harshita Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, and Hasini Perera, all of whom have the potential to make significant contributions to the team’s success.

Sri Lanka women’s squad for Asian Games 2023:

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshita Samarawickrama, Vishmi G??unaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, An??ushka Sanjeewani (wk), Oshadi Ranasinghe, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Achini Kulasooriya, Inoshi Fernando

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