England Women vs Sri Lanka Women 1st T20I: Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between ENG-W vs SL-W?

England Women (ENG-W) and Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) are all set to square off in a multi-format series which includes three T20Is and as many ODI matches. The two sides will cross swords at the County Ground in Hove on Thursday, August 31, in the first T20I.

Speaking about their head-to-head records, England have outrightly dominated the rival team with wins in all of the nine matches played thus far. Chamari Athapaththu-led Sri Lanka will look to break England’s streak and obtain a result in their favour in the first game of the T20I series.

ENG-W vs SL-W Match Details:

Match: England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 1st T20I Match

Venue:  County Ground, Hove

Date & Time: Thursday, August 31, 6:00 PM IST

Live Streaming Details: TBA

ENG-W vs SL-W Pitch Report:

The County Ground in Hove is a batting-friendly venue wherein the batters will receive full value for their swings. However, the bowlers who can control their lengths, will be able to pick up wickets. The skipper winning the toss is likely to bat first.

ENG-W vs SL-W Probable Playing XI

England Women (ENG-W):

Danielle Wyatt, Heather Knight (c), Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Kate Cross, Danielle Gibson, Issy Wong, Mahika Gaur, Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Oshadi Ranasinghe, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Hansima Karunaratne, Inoshi Fernando, Hasini Perera

ENG-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head

Probable Best Batter:

Danni Wyatt

In her last two outings in The Hundred, the opener slammed 60 and 59 runs, respectively. With momentum on her side, Wyatt will look to come all guns blazing in the forthcoming game against Sri Lanka and score big.

Probable Best Bowler:

Inoka Ranaweera

The 37-year-old left-arm spinner claimed four wickets during the three T20Is against New Zealand in July. Inoka Ranaweera will aim to play another vital role with the ball and collect a truckload of wickets during the series against England.

Today’s Match Prediction: England Women to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.