Sri Lanka suffered a 31-run defeat against Pakistan in their opening game of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The batting unit collapsed as nine of the players registered scores in single digits. Up next, they face a tough challenge in the form of six-time champions Australia. The Alyssa Healy-led side are serial winners in any format of the game and would hope to start the tournament well and push for their fourth straight T20 World Cup title.
They have a well-balanced squad, despite not having Meg Lanning around. The seniors – that is Healy, Beth Mooney and Elysse Perry will have to take responsibility with the bat. Mooney, particularly is in very good form, which is a plus point. They also have Phoebe Litchfield, who has the potential to change the course of the game at any point. With the ball, Ashleigh Gardner and Alana King will be vital.
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AUS-W vs SL-W Match Details:
| Particulars | Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
| Details | Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 5 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | Saturday, October 5, 3:30 PM | Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar |
Pitch Report
The Sharjah pitch will heavily support the spinners. A low-scoring encounter is expected, which means both teams will be in the hunt till the end. Batting first will be wise as the pitch is expected to deteriorate in the second innings.
Head-To-Head Records
| Matches Played | Won by Australia Women | Won by Sri Lanka Women | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
| 07 | 07 | 00 | 00 | March 24, 2016 | February 16, 2023 |
Probable Predicted 11 for AUS-W vs SL-W
Australia Women:
Alyssa Healy (c/wc), Beth Mooney, Elysse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Tayla Vlaeminck, Megan Schutt
Sri Lanka Women:
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani
Probable Top Performers from AUS-W vs SL-W
Probable Best Batter: Beth Mooney
Senior Australia batter Beth Mooney scored a half-century in the warm-up game against England. She would hope to keep up with the same momentum. With low-scoring matches expected in the tournament, senior batters like her need to step up for Australia to find success. She has represented Australia in 101 T20Is and scored 2858 runs at a strike rate of 123.66.
Probable Best Bowler: Alana King
Australia spinner Alana King picked up a four-wicket haul in the warm-up game against West Indies. Given that the surface is expected to help the spinners, Alana can wreak havoc in Sharjah.
Today’s Match Prediction: Australia to win the match
Scenario 1
Australia Women win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: 35-45
AUS-W: 135-155
Australia Women win the match
Scenario 2
Sri Lanka Women win the toss and opt to bat first
PP Score: – 20-30
SL-W: 100-120
Australia women win the match
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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.