The Indians are now knitting a semifinal qualification that requires not just a win but wins with big margins. The last match against Pakistan gave them a 6-wicket win.

India right now has to concentrate not just on the wins but also on the net run rate to stay alive in the runs. With such a wish, India is going to face Sri Lanka in the 12th match of the T-20 Women's World Cup, 2024.

However, Sri Lanka will try to save their face after facing two consecutive defeats to Pakistan and Australia.

Match Details

Date: Wednesday, 9th October
Time: 6:00 PM Local Time (7:30 PM IST)
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, UAE
Broadcast: Star Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

India vs Sri Lanka: Head-to-head stats in Women's T20Is

Sri Lanka recently enjoyed a win against India in the final of the Women's Asia Cup by eight wickets. But according to records, the Women in Blue enjoy an upper hand in terms of wins. Both played 25 matches against each other, with India winning 19 out of them. Sri Lanka has won just five, and one had no results.

Matches Played	25
India won	19
Sri Lanka won	5
No Result	1

Team News

India is struggling after a crushing defeat against New Zealand and is aiming to fix batting issues and improve their Net Run Rate (NRR) in the third T20 Women's World Cup match against Sri Lanka.

Key batting concerns for India:

Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana have underperformed, scoring just 2, 32, 12, and 7 in their first two games.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, doubtful for the match due to a neck injury, has also struggled with the bat (15, 29 retired hurt).
Payers like Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh need to contribute more in the middle order.

Bowling Concern for India:

Despite the decent performances from Shreyanka Patil and Asha Shobhana, having Arundhuti Reddy the remarkable one, Deepti Sharma, the main spinner, has been below par and is a matter of concern.

Read Also | ICC Punishes Arundhati Reddy due to aggressive send off in India vs Pakistan

Sri Lanka yet to bounce back

Their main batting pillar and their captain, Chamari Athapaththu, is yet to blossom with her bat, which is a concern for the team.

There are other two names to have a look at. The first one is Harshitha Samawichrama, who has an overall T20I batting average of 48.57. Kavisha Dilhari, the young offspinner, may come to the limelight with her wicket-taking capabilities.

The team itself is not enjoying a pleasant run in the tournament. They will try to bounce back in Dubai.

Pitch & Conditions

For the 12th match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 at Dubai International Stadium, the pitch is expected to be a balanced one, offering something for both batters and bowlers.

Historically, it has been helpful one for spinners. And as the game progresses, it will assist the pacers with bounce and pace.

The conditions in Dubai normally stay dry, favoring the chasing teams due to the dew factor. Because with the dew coming in, the ball becomes hard to grip.

Temperatures are likely to range around 34-36°C, with humidity making it feel even warmer.

Possible Line-Ups:

India XI

Smriti Mandhana
Shafali Verma
Jemimah Rodrigues
Harmanpreet Kaur (subjected to fitness) / Harleen Deol
Deepti Sharma
Richa Ghosh (WK)
Pooja Vastrakar
Arundhati Reddy
Radha Yadav
Renuka Singh
Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Sri Lanka XI

Chamari Athapaththu (C),
Vishmi Gunaratne,
Harshitha Samarawickrama,
Hasini Perera,
Kavisha Dilhari,
Nilakshi De Silva,
Anushka Sanjeewani (WK),
Sachini Nisansala,
Sugandika Kumari,
Inoshi Priyadharshani,
Udeshika Prabodhani

Win Predictions

The data has given a rough idea about the possible results.

India stands at a bit higher level than Sri Lanka, with its balanced squad. Touchwood, with the likes of a strong batting lineup like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma, India has better bowling too.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka is struggling with its form, having its lead batter Chamari Athapaththu struggling too.

However, Sri Lanka can be competitive, but India looks like the favorite to win, given their depth in both batting and bowling.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women: Fantasy Team Predictions

Smriti Mandhana (C) (IND), Chamari Athapaththu (SL), Jemimah Rodrigues (IND), Harshitha Samarawickrama (SL), Richa Ghosh (IND), Deepti Sharma (IND), Pooja Vastrakar (IND), Kavisha Dilhari (SL), Renuka Singh (IND), Udeshika Prabodhani (SL), Arundhati Reddy (IND)

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