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The Ireland and Sri Lanka women’s teams will kick off a three-match ODI series on Friday.
Ireland, buoyed by their T20I series-levelling win, will be looking to carry the momentum into the 50-over format on home soil. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be eager to start strongly, especially with the return of captain Chamari Athapaththu.
IR-W vs SL-W 2024, 1st ODI: Match details
- Date and Time: August 16; 9:45 am GMT/10:45 am local/3:15 pm IST
- Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Civil Service Cricket Club Pitch Report:
The Civil Service Cricket Club ground in Stormont, Belfast, is known for producing balanced conditions. While the pitch typically offers early movement for pacers, it also rewards good batting, especially in the first innings. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, allowing spinners to come into play.
IR-W vs SL-W Dream 11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Amy Hunter
- Batters: Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Rajapaksha, Gaby Lewis
- All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, Arlene Kelly, Orla Prendergast
- Bowlers: Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Priyadharshani
IR-W vs SL-W Dream 11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Kavisha Dilhari (vc)
Choice 2: Harshitha Samarawickrama (c), Gaby Lewis (vc)
Also READ: Gaby Lewis’ stunning ton leads Ireland to series-levelling win over Sri Lanka in 2nd Women’s T20I
IR-W vs SL-W Dream 11 Prediction Backups:
Anushka Sanjeewani, Ava Canning, Nilakshi de Silva, Leah Paul
IR-W vs SL-W Dream 11 team for today’s match (Aug 16, 09:45 am GMT)
Squads
Ireland Women: Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis (c), Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Orla Prendergast, Jane Maguire, Ava Canning, Sarah Forbes, Alana Dalzell, Arlene Kelly, Joanna Loughran, Aimee Maguire, Freya Sargent, Alice Tector
Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Udeshika Prabodhani, Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Ama Kanchana, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Rajapaksha, Kaushani Nuthyangana, Kawya Kavindi, Shashini Gimhani