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On June 15, the Galle International Stadium will host an exciting clash between Sri Lanka Women and West Indies Women in the first ODI of their series. The match is set to begin at 10:00 AM IST, and promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams look to start the series on a high note.
Pitch Report: Galle International Stadium, Galle
The pitch at Galle International Stadium is known to be good for batting, with minimal movement expected for the pacers. However, spinners are likely to find some grip and turn as the match progresses. A first innings score of 230-240 would be a competitive target for the teams batting first.
Team Previews
Sri Lanka Women Team & Playing XI
Sri Lanka Women have shown considerable improvement recently, highlighted by their commendable performance against South Africa Women, where they drew the series 1-1 away from home. For this series, they have named a strong squad and will be keen to capitalize on their home advantage.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Chamari Athapaththu (c)
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Hasini Perera
- Nilakshi De Silva
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Hansima Karunaratne
- Oshadi Ranasinghe
- Inoshi Priyadharshani Fernando
- Inoka Ranaweera
- Udeshika Prabodhani
Recent Form: Sri Lanka Women drew their last series against South Africa Women 1-1, showcasing their growing competence and resilience.
West Indies Women Team & Playing XI
West Indies Women are riding high on confidence after a dominant 3-0 series win against Pakistan Women. They will be aiming to carry this momentum into the series against Sri Lanka.
Predicted Playing XI:
- Hayley Matthews (c)
- Shemaine Campbelle (vc)
- Shamilia Connell
- Afy Fletcher
- Cherry Ann Fraser
- Shabika Gajnabi
- Chinelle Henry
- Qiana Joseph
- Karishma Ramharack
- Stafanie Taylor
- Rashada Williams
Recent Form: West Indies Women secured a comprehensive 3-0 series victory against Pakistan Women, demonstrating their strength and depth.
Match Prediction
This opening match of the series is expected to be closely contested. Sri Lanka Women have the advantage of playing in familiar conditions, and their bowling attack is likely to pose significant challenges to the West Indies batters. However, West Indies Women, buoyed by their recent success, will not be easy opponents.
Prediction: Sri Lanka Women to win. As the hosts, they are well-acquainted with the conditions and possess a more balanced bowling attack compared to what West Indies faced in Pakistan. This could give them the edge in the opening encounter of the series.
