Preview:
South Africa Women (SA-W) and Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) are gearing up for the first match of the three-match ODI series at Buffalo Park, East London on Tuesday, April 9 | Reddy Anna. After conceding the T20 series 2-1, South Africa seeks redemption in the 50-over format. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, buoyed by their historic T20 series victory, aims to continue their momentum in the ODIs.
In the T20 series, South Africa won the first match convincingly by 79 runs, but Sri Lanka bounced back with wins in the next two matches, showcasing their resilience. Laura Wolvaardt of South Africa and Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka were standout performers, earning Player of the Match awards for their stellar contributions.
Historically, South Africa has dominated encounters against Sri Lanka, winning 18 out of 20 matches. However, Sri Lanka's strong performance in the T20s indicates that they cannot be underestimated. As both teams prepare for the ODI series, the stage is set for an intriguing contest.
Match Information:
South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 1st ODISri Lanka Women tour of South Africa, April 9, 2024, Tuesday, 5:30 PM ISTBuffalo Park, East London
Weather Report:
The weather forecast for the matchday suggests cloudy conditions with a temperature around 22.9°C and 62% humidity.
Team Form (Last 5 Matches):
SA-W: L L W L
WSL-W: W W L L W
Players Stats in Current Series:
Most Runs:
Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W) - 158 Runs (2 Matches)
Harshitha Madavi (SL-W) - 104 Runs (3 Matches)
Best Strike Rate:
Marizanne Kapp (SA-W) - 112 Runs (3 Matches)
Chamari Atapattu (SL-W) - 80 Runs (3 Matches)
Most Wickets:
Anneke Bosch (SA-W) - 77 Runs (2 Matches)
Vishmi Rajapaksha (SL-W) - 74 Runs (3 Matches)
Probable Playing XI:
South Africa Women:S Jafta (wk), S Luus, M Kapp, L Wolvaardt (C), T Brits, N de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, M Klaas, TS Sekhukhune, Eliz Mari Marx, D Tucker
Bench: Karabo Meso, Annerie Dercksen, CL Tryon, A Khaka, N Mlaba, Mieke De Ridder, L Goodall, Nondumiso Shangase, Ayanda Hlubi
Sri Lanka Women:A Sanjeewani (wk), H Madavi, N de Silva, H Perera, Vishmi Rajapaksha, C Atapattu (C), WK Dilhari, OU Ranasinghe, I Ranaweera, U Prabodhani, A Kulasuriya
Bench: PM Weerakkody, I Dulani, H Karunaratne, S Kumari, Kawya Kavindi, I Fernando
Injury and Availability News:
South Africa's Chloe Tryon has been ruled out of the ODI series due to back pain.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Buffalo Park favors batsmen, offering little to pacers but some assistance to spinners in the middle overs. In the five women's ODIs played at the venue, teams batting first have emerged victorious consistently.
Conclusion:
With both teams eager to make a mark in the ODI series, expect a competitive clash at Buffalo Park. Keep an eye on key players from both sides while drafting your fantasy cricket team for this encounter.
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