SriLanka Women vs Bangladesh Women, SLW vs BANW, Today Match Prediction

slw vs banw Match Prediction & Analysis

Two games washed away by rain is a big disappointment for the players and fans. The upcoming game, by default, becomes a series decider, and both sides would look for a win and pray for respite from the rain. This series is a part of the ICC Championship rankings and is hence important for both teams to earn their berth in the 2025 World Cup.  

Bangladesh Women would feel more pressure as they are way below Sri Lanka Women in the Championship rankings. Their record away from home has been abysmal when they are up against higher-ranked sides. The Sri Lankans can't mess up this game either and must win this series. We expect this game to go down the wire, given the high stakes.

TEAMS PREVIEW

SriLanka Women Preview

Chamari Athapaththu would look for a good show from her players to win this game and improve their position on the ICC Championship table. They have experienced players on the side, and Athapaththu would like to see a strong performance from her players in this important game.  

The side will need a good show from Vishmi Gunaratne and Harshitha Samarawickrama at the top. Chamari Athapaththu is the star batter, and she must hold the innings together in the middle order with Nilakshi de Silva and Imesha Dulani. The hosts have depth in the batting and expect runs from Kavisha Dilhari, Oshadi Ranasinghe, and Prasadani Weerakkody.  

Kawya Kavindi and Oshadi Ranasinghe will look for early breakthroughs as the Bangla girls won't find these conditions easy. Kavisha Dilhari and Inoka Ranaweera have experience in these conditions, and it will make them confident. Athapaththu and Udeshika Prabodhani add to the side's bowling options. 

SriLanka Women Predicted Playing XI:

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Imesha Dulani, Prasadani Weerakkody (wk), Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Oshadi Ranasinghe, kawya kavindi, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani

SriLanka Women Actual Playing XI:

Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Harshitha Madavi, Nilakshi de Silva, Chamari Atapattu, Anushka Sanjeewani, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Oshadi Ranasinghe

Bangladesh Women Preview

Nigar Sultana's side had a few positives in the first game that was abandoned by rain. They would look to draw inspiration from that. The Bangladeshi skipper is aware of Sri Lanka's strengths in these conditions. She would like to see a determined effort from her players in their bid to win this series.  

The side will expect a good start from Murshida Khatun and Shamima Sultana, as the conditions will be challenging against the new ball. In the middle order, the experienced trio of Nigar Sultana, Fargana Hoque, and Sobhana Mostary have to do well. Lata Mondal and Ritu Moni add depth to the batting and must do well in the finishers' role.  

Jahanara Alam must bring her experience to play and deliver early wickets alongside Sultana Khatun. Nahida Akter has been a good team bowler, and she needs to do well in the middle overs. The side will also expect good spells in this game from Fahima Khatun and Lata Mondal.

Bangladesh Women Predicted Playing XI:

Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Fahima Khatun, Shamima Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Fargana Hoque, Lata Mondal, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Sultana Khatun

Bangladesh Women Actual Playing XI:

Nahida Akter, Sultana Khatun, Lata Mondal, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana, Murshida Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Fargana Hoque, Fahima Khatun, Ritu Moni, Shamima Sultana

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

May 4 will see a thick cloud cover over Colombo, and there are chances of a rain disruption. It will be a tough wicket to bat on as the ball will move around. Batters must approach the innings with caution to do well. The side batting first will have a target score of 250 runs in mind.

Venue Details

P Sara Oval, Colombo, is a small ground, and the shorter boundaries help batters score runs quickly. Fast bowlers do well at this venue when there is cloud cover and the ball swings. It has been a happy hunting ground for the spinners, and they get the ball to turn on this track.

Toss: To Bowl

The weather conditions will be challenging for the batters at the start of the game. The new ball will move. The side chasing the score shall have an advantage in a rain-curtailed game. Hence, we expect the side winning the toss to bowl first.