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The 2024 Women’s Asia Cup is a tournament where every game counts. Sri Lanka Women, fresh off a convincing win against Bangladesh, have a golden opportunity to solidify their position at the top of Group B when they face Malaysia Women on Monday.
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Sri Lanka enters this match as the clear favorite. Their performance against Bangladesh showcased their depth and talent, with Vishmi Gunaratne leading the batting charge.
Skipper Chamari Athapaththu, a world-class player, adds experience and firepower to the lineup. Their bowling attack is hungry to make a statement against a less-experienced Malaysian side.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Smarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Augandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoshi Priyadharshani
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Malaysia Women, despite a valiant effort against Thailand, ultimately fell short. Their opening pair provided a glimmer of hope, but a lack of batting depth proved costly.
However, their young spinner Mahira Izzati Ismail impressed with three wickets and will be crucial for containing the Sri Lankan batters.
Malaysia Predicted Playing XI:
Winifred Duraisingam (c), Wan Julia (wk), Elsa Hunter, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Jamahidaya Intan, Aina Najwa, Suabika Manivannan, Aisya Eleesa, Dhanusri Muhunan, Amalin Sorfina
Conditions: Hot, Humid, and Batting Friendly
Dambulla’s pitch has offered some support to bowlers, but batters haven’t been shy of scoring runs either. Expect a warm and humid afternoon with some cloud cover, making for a batting-friendly environment. Captains from both sides are likely to choose to field first, taking advantage of any early swing and freshness in the pitch.
Match Prediction:
Given Sri Lanka’s experience, talent, and recent form, a comfortable win is highly anticipated. Malaysia will need a Herculean effort to pull off an upset.
Winner: Sri Lanka Women Will Win
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