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The 2024 Women’s Asia Cup T20 final is set to be a thrilling encounter as defending champions India face hosts Sri Lanka at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Both teams have showcased their prowess throughout the tournament and will be eager to lift the coveted trophy.
India Women Preview
India have been the dominant force in the tournament, showcasing their batting depth and bowling prowess. The likes of Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur have been in impressive form. The bowling attack, led by Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav, has been equally effective.
India Women Predicted Playing XI:
- Shafali Verma
- Smriti Mandhana
- Uma Chetry
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Deepti Sharma
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Radha Yadav
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Renuka Singh Thakur
Sri Lanka Women Preview
Sri Lanka have shown resilience throughout the tournament, reaching the final with a hard-fought victory over Pakistan. Captain Chamari Athapaththu has been the standout performer, leading from the front with both bat and ball. The bowling attack, featuring Udeshika Prabodhani and Kavisha Dilhari, has been impressive.
Sri Lanka Women Predicted Playing XI:
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Chamari Athapaththu (c)
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Hasini Perera
- Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Nilakshi de Silva
- Inoshi Priyadharshani
- Udeshika Prabodhani
- Sugandika Kumari
- Achini Kulasuriya
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
- The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball.
- The weather forecast predicts cloudy conditions with a chance of light rain showers.
Toss Prediction:
Both teams will be keen to win the toss and bat first, taking advantage of the batting-friendly conditions.
Match Prediction:
India are slight favorites going into the final, given their dominant performance throughout the tournament. However, Sri Lanka, with home advantage and the inspirational leadership of Chamari Athapaththu, will be a formidable opponent.
Winner: India Women Will Win
Expect a closely fought contest with either team capable of lifting the trophy.
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