League: Cricket
The second semifinal of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 will see a battle between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women on Friday (July 26) at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
Sri Lanka had been phenomenal both with bat and ball. They were unbeaten in the league matches dominating their opponents. Their last victory was against Thailand Women‘s with ten wickets that too within the half of there allotted overs. Sri Lanka will look forward to clinch the moment and play the finals. On the other hand, after their defeat in first match against India Women, Pakistan made a strong comeback winning by nine wickets against Nepal Women and by ten wickets against UAE Women, making them a strong contestant for finals.
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium offers an equal playing field for both batters and bowlers. Initially, fast bowlers benefit from the new ball’s bounce. However, as the game progresses, spinners find their footing, capitalizing on the pitch’s increased grip and turn to make a significant impact.
Inoshi Priyadarshani, Sugandika Kumari, Tuba Hassan, Syeda Aroob Shah
Sri Lanka Women: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Ama Kanchana, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Kawya Kavindi, Sachini Nisansala, Shashini Gimhani, Hasini Perera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasuriya
Pakistan Women: Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali(w), Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz, Nida Dar(c), Tuba Hassan, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Najiha Alvi, Tasmia Rubab, Iram Javed, Diana Baig