Sri Lanka Women will aim to complete a clean sweep when they take on Pakistan Women in the third and final T20I of the series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Having already secured an unassailable 2–0 series lead with back-to-back convincing six-wicket victories, the hosts enter this final encounter riding a wave of confidence. Their batting lineup has been in imperious form, successfully chasing down formidable targets over 175 in consecutive games, powered by stellar performances from Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi, and skipper Chamari Athapaththu.
For Pakistan Women, led by Muneeba Ali, the match presents a crucial opportunity to salvage pride and finish an arduous tour on a positive note. Despite putting up competitive totals in both previous outings thanks to fine efforts from top-order batters like Shawaal Zulfiqar and Muneeba herself, Pakistan’s bowling unit has struggled to defend under pressure against the aggressive Sri Lankan chase. Pitch conditions in Dambulla typically favour strokeplay while offering mild assistance to the spinners as the game progresses. With pride on the line for the visitors and perfection in sight for the hosts, a highly competitive clash is expected.
SL-W vs PAK-W, 3rd T20I: Match details
- Date and Time: August 4, 10 am IST / 4:30 am GMT
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
SL-W vs PAK-W, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 23 | Sri Lanka Women won: 13 | Pakistan Women won: 09 | No result/tied: 1
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is expected to offer a well-balanced surface, favoring positive strokeplay early on while gradually rewarding slow bowlers as the game progresses. The dry track provides consistent bounce under the sun, allowing batters to play their shots freely during the powerplay. However, as the match unfolds, the surface tends to slow down slightly, offering subtle grip and turn for spinners through the middle overs. With decent carry for seamers early and spin dominating later, the captain winning the toss might prefer to field first, leveraging the ground’s favorable chasing conditions.
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Imesha Dulani, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Meepage, Chamodi Praboda, Kawya Kavindi, Vishmi Gunaratne, Malki Madara, Sanjana Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi
Pakistan: Muneeba Ali (wk/c), Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Eman Naseer, Umm-e-Hani, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Saira Jabeen, Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan, Waheeda Akhtar, Tasmia Rubab, Maham Anees, Humna Bilal, Momina Riasat, Najiha Alvi
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SL-W vs PAK-W, 3rd T20I, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan Women win the toss and bowl first
- Sri Lanka Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Sri Lanka Women’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka Women win the toss and bowl first
- Pakistan Women’s powerplay score: 45-55
- Pakistan Women’s total score: 160-170
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
