Match Overview
New Zealand will face Sri Lanka in a crucial group stage match of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, October 12. The White Ferns aim to secure a win to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.
When and Where to Watch
- Date: October 12, 2024
- Time: Match starts at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss at 3:00 PM IST.
- Live Telecast: Available on the Star Sports network in India.
- Live Streaming: Watch the match on the Disney+ Hotstar app.
Match Context
New Zealand currently sits in a better position after a notable victory against India, despite suffering a heavy loss to Australia. To remain in contention for the semi-finals, they must win at least one of their remaining matches.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka has already been knocked out of the tournament and will be playing without qualification pressures.
Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is expected to present a typical pitch, which tends to slow down in the second innings. Matches in this tournament have seen lower scores, and the conditions may favor bowlers, especially in a day game.
Probable Playing XI
New Zealand Women:
- Suzie Bates
- Georgia Plimmer
- Amelia Kerr
- Sophie Devine (c)
- Brooke Halliday
- Maddy Green
- Isabella Gaze (wk)
- Rosemary Mair
- Fran Jonas
- Lea Tahuhu
- Eden Carson
Sri Lanka Women:
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Chamari Athapaththu (c)
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Nilakshi de Silva
- Anushka Sanjeewani (wk)
- Ama Kanchana
- Sugandika Kumari
- Inoshi Priyadharshani
- Udeshika Prabodhani
- Inoka Ranaweera
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting match with significant implications for New Zealand’s World Cup journey!
