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Ireland Women look to clinch the ODI series against Sri Lanka Women after a dominant performance in the first match. The visitors will be eager to bounce back and avoid a series whitewash.
Ireland Women Preview
Ireland Women were impressive in their series-opening victory, with Orla Prendergast delivering a match-winning performance. The team’s batting lineup, led by Amy Hunter and Sarah Forbes, showed promise, while the bowling attack, spearheaded by Prendergast and Alana Dalzell, was effective.
Ireland Predicted Playing XI:
Alana Dalzell, Rebecca Stokell, Freya Sargent, Gaby Lewis, Alice Tector, Leah Paul, Amy Hunter, Orla Prendergast, Arlene Kelly, Sarah Forbes, Jane Maguire
Sri Lanka Women Preview
Sri Lanka Women will be looking to regroup after their disappointing defeat in the first match. Vishmi Gunaratne will be expected to lead the batting charge, while the bowling attack, led by Kavisha Dilhari, will need to improve to compete with the Irish bowlers.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Sachini Nisansala, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani
Key Players
- Ireland Women: Orla Prendergast, Amy Hunter, Sarah Forbes, Alana Dalzell
- Sri Lanka Women: Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari
Pitch and Conditions
The Civil Service Cricket Club pitch is expected to offer a balanced surface, with good conditions for both batting and bowling. The overcast weather forecast could aid bowlers early on.
Match Prediction
Ireland Women, with their recent form and home advantage, are favorites to win this match and clinch the series. However, Sri Lanka Women will be eager to avoid a whitewash and can’t be ruled out.
Winner: Ireland Women Will Win
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