Preview: In Match 12 of the current Women’s Asia Cup 2024, Sri Lanka (SL-W) and Thailand (THA-W) will square off at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Wednesday, July 24.
With dominant victories against Bangladesh and Malaysia in its opening two matches, Sri Lanka has all but guaranteed a spot in the semifinals. Group B has them ranked first in the points table with a strong net run rate (NRR) of +4.243. On Wednesday, the hosts would aim to keep up their winning streak.
Thailand, who defeated Malaysia by 22 runs and lost to Bangladesh by seven wickets, are ranked second on the points table. Early in the day, Bangladesh takes against Malaysia; a victory for Nigar Sultana’s team could pose a serious threat to Thailand’s chances of qualifying. Bangladesh has played two games, with one victory and one loss.
Womens Asia Cup T20, 2024, 12th T20 Match, SRI vs THA
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 24, 7:00 PM
Pitch Report: Dambulla’s games have traditionally been low-scoring. Only twice in the first nine games had totals of more than 133 been recorded. Chasing teams have won six matches, while teams that bat first have won three times. The tracks have provided significant aid to the spinners, and this is likely to continue on Wednesday.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Sri Lanka Women (SRI-W): Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Ama Kanchana, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Kawya Kavindi, Sachini Nisansala, Shashini Gimhani, Inoshi Priyadharshani.
Thailand Women (THA-W): Nattaya Boochatham, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (WK), Phannita Maya, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suwanan Khiaoto, Suleeporn Laomi, Rosenan Kanoh, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong (C), Sunida Chaturongrattana.
