BAN-W vs SL-W Pitch Report 3rd T20I – Batting or Bowling paradise at Today’s Venue?

The third and final T20I between Bangladesh women and Sri Lanka women will be played on May 1 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka Women have already won the series and will now look to complete a clean sweep. Bangladesh Women, on the other hand, will try to win this last match and avoid a whitewash.

Bangladesh Women have struggled in both matches of the series. In the second T20I, they were chasing 155 but could only manage 134/5 in their 20 overs. Sharmin Akhter was the top scorer with 44 runs. The team struggled with their batting and could not finish the chase. They will now look to improve and end the series with a win.

Sri Lanka Women are playing with great confidence after winning both matches. In the second match, they scored 154/4 and then defended it well. Chamari Athapaththu scored 42 runs, while Harshitha Samarawickrama added 49 runs. Their bowlers also did a good job by keeping the pressure on Bangladesh batters. Another win in this match will give them a clean sweep in the series.

BAN-W vs SL-W: Pitch Report

The Sylhet pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. In the first innings, batters can play their shots more freely as the pitch is better for batting. The average first innings score is around 145–160. As the game progresses, the pitch gets slower and more conducive to spinners. Pacers can get some help in the power play, but later it becomes difficult for them. Teams batting first have done better in this series, so winning the toss and batting first could be a good choice.

BAN-W vs SL-W: Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh Women (BAN-W):

Juraiya Firdous, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c/wk), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Sultana Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):

Hasini Perera, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nimasha Meepage, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Malki Madara, Hansima Karunaratne, Inoka Ranaweera

BAN-W vs SL-W: Players to Watch Out For

Sharmin Akhter (BAN-W): Sharmin Akhter has been one of the best batters for Bangladesh in this series. She scored 44 runs in the last match and tried to hold the innings together. She can play both steady and attacking innings when needed. Bangladesh will depend on her again in this match.

Harshitha Samarawickrama (SL-W): Harshitha has been in excellent form in this series. She has scored 110 runs in two matches, including 49 runs in the last game and a 61 in the first match. She builds her innings calmly and plays important knocks for the team. Her form makes her a key player again.