West Indies Women will face Sri Lanka Women in a multi-format series starting on Saturday (June 15) 2024. The tour includes a three-match ODI series followe?d by a three-match T20I series, concluding on June 28.

The ODI series will be held at the Galle International Stadium, with matches scheduled for June 15, 18, and 21. All games in the ODI series will count towards the ICC Women’s Championship, making them significant for both teams.

Sri Lanka Women’s struggles 

Sri Lanka are having a tough time in the Championship, currently placed eighth with only five wins out of 18 matches. This series represents a critical opportunity for them to climb up the rankings. The team will be led by their experienced captain, Chamari Athapaththu, who ??will b?e looking to inspire her side to perform better at home.

West Indies Women’s determination

West Indies, meanwhile, are placed seventh in the standings with six wins from 15 matches. They will be eager to capitalize on Sri Lanka’s struggles and secure valuable points. Hayley Matthews, known for her all-round capabilities, will ca??ptain the West Indies side. Matthewsâ€?leadership and performance will be pivotal in determining the outcome of the series.

West Indies’ tour of Sri Lanka 2024, 1st ODI:

• Date and Time: June 15; 10:00 am IST/ 04:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am Local
• Venue: Galle International Stadium

Galle International Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at Galle International Stadium is expected to be spinner-friendly, offering considerable assistance to slow bowlers throughout the match. Early in the game, seamers might find some movement due to the conditions. Batters will need to adapt quickly to the variable bounce and potential turn as the match progresses. Weather conditions, such as humidity and cloud cover, could further influence the pitch behavior and tactics for both teams. Captains winning the toss may opt to bowl first to take advantage of early moisture or choose to bat and set a defendable total considering the pitch’s likely deterioration.

SL-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Pick:

• Wicketkeepers: Shemaine Campbelle, Anushka Sanjeewani
• Batters: Stafanie Taylor, Nilakshi de Silva, Shabika Gajnabi
• All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Hayley Matthews, Kavisha Dilhari
• Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher

SL-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Hayley Matthews (c), Chamari Athapaththu (vc)
• Choice 2: Stafanie Taylor (c), Kavisha Dilhari (vc)

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SL-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Vishmi Gunaratne, ???Hansima Karunaratne Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell

SL-W vs WI-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (June 15, 04:30 am GMT):

Squads:

Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hansima Karunaratne, Kawya Kavindi, Achini ??Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Sachini Nisansala,?? Hasini Perera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (vc, wk), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Cherry-Ann Fr??aser, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams (wk), Kate Wilmott

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Sri Lanka Women are gearing up to host West Indies Women for an eagerly anticipated white-ball series in June. This series marks Sri Lanka’s second bilateral T20I series of the year, following their successful tour of South Africa in March and April. The Sri Lankan team is also slated to tour Ireland in August, highlighting a packed in?ternational sch??edule.

Historical context and recent performances

The last bilateral series between Sri Lanka and West Indies dates back to 2017, where West Indies emerged victorious in both T20Is and ODIs. However, the upcoming series promises to be more competitive, given Sri Lanka’s impressive performances over the past year, which include historic series wins against England, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Additionally, Sri Lanka has recently secured qualification for the Women’s T20 World Cup. West Indies, on the other hand, come into this series after a successful month-long tour of Pakistan, where they won both the ODI and T20I series.

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ODI series: Crucial ICC Women’s championship points at stake

The tour will commence with the ODI leg, scheduled from June 15 to 21 in Galle. These matches are part of the ICC Women’s Championship, a critical pathway to the 2025 ODI World Cup. Currently, West Indies are seventh and Sri Lanka eighth on the Women’s Championship points table. With top four teams, aside from hosts India, gaining direct qualification, these matches carry significant importance for both sides.

ODI Series Fixtures (all matches in Galle):

• First ODI: June 15
• Second ODI: June 18
• Third ODI: June 21

T20I Series to Follow in Hambantota

Following the?? ODIs, the teams will head to Hambantota for the T20I series, set to take place from June 24 to 28. These matches will not only offer thrilling cricket but also provide crucial preparation for both teams as they look?? ahead to future international commitments.

T20I Series Fixtures (all matches in Hambantota):

• First T20I: June 24
• Second T20I: June 26
• Third T20I: June 28

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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