Match Details:
Date: February 19, 2023
Time: 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview:
The Group A of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 will see a tantalising fixture between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Boland Park in Paarl. Both teams are placed in interesting positions in the points table and hence this fixture will be crucial for the two semi-final spots from this group. Ahead of this game, the White Ferns took Bangladesh in a dominant win. Whereas the Lankans were blasted away by Australia in a 10-wicket loss.
Pitch Report:
Boland Park in Paarl has produced tracks which benefit both batters and bowlers. The average 1st innings score is 156 in T20 games.
Analysis:
New Zealand Women
After two disappointing losses, New Zealand roared back into the tournament with a massive 71-run win over Bangladesh. The Kiwis were far from their flamboyant self in the opening games and will hope to build on this dominant performance. Suzie Bates found her form as she smashed 81 in 61 balls. While bowling attack led by Eden Carson ran through the Bangladeshi batters to ensure a crucial win.
SportsTiger Playing XI of New Zealand Women
Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Molly Penfold
Sri Lanka Women
On the other hand, the Sri Lanka Women kicked off the tournament with a bang as they managed to win back-to-back games. But soon were humbled against Australia, who registered a clinical 10-wicket win. The Lankan team has been able to produce top performances in each department with the likes of Chamari Athapaththu and Oshadi Ranasinghe dominating with the bat and ball respectively.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Sri Lanka Women
Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshi de Silva, Malsha Shehani, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Ama Kanchana, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya
Match Prediction
Conclusion:
New Zealand Women are the favourites to defeat Sri Lanka Women at Boland Park in Paarl to win their second consecutive game in the World Cup.
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