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By the time this match takes place, both teams could already be out of the semifinal race. Pakistan are officially eliminated following their heavy defeat to South Africa on Tuesday, while Sri Lanka are clinging to slim hopes after their nail-biting, last-over win against Bangladesh on Monday. However, if India beat New Zealand on Thursday, Sri Lanka’s campaign will also come to an end, as India’s third win would make it mathematically impossible for Sri Lanka to qualify.
Regardless of the standings, this fixture offers both sides a chance to finish their tournament on a positive note. Pakistan remain winless, though rain cruelly denied them a near-certain victory against England earlier in the event. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will want to put in a more convincing performance with the bat after struggling against Bangladesh — a game they were rescued in by their captain’s late heroics. Having been one of the co-hosts, they’ll be eager to sign off with a stronger statement.
Interestingly, both teams share similar weaknesses. Pakistan’s batting has been overly dependent on Sidra Ameen, with collapses often following her dismissal. Sri Lanka, while less reliant on Chamari Athapaththu than in the past, have still failed to produce a complete batting display. Hasini Perera’s maiden international fifty against Bangladesh was a bright spot, but Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Kavisha Dilhari will all feel they haven’t delivered their best cricket in this World Cup.
Pakistan Women Squad: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Sidra Nawaz(w), Fatima Sana(c), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadaf Shamas, Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar
Sri Lanka Women Squad: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera, Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Achini Kulasuriya, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga
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Regardless of the standings, this fixture offers both sides a chance to finish their tournament on a positive note. Pakistan remain winless, though rain cruelly denied them a near-certain victory against England earlier in the event. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will want to put in a more convincing performance with the bat after struggling against Bangladesh — a game they were rescued in by their captain’s late heroics. Having been one of the co-hosts, they’ll be eager to sign off with a stronger statement.
Interestingly, both teams share similar weaknesses. Pakistan’s batting has been overly dependent on Sidra Ameen, with collapses often following her dismissal. Sri Lanka, while less reliant on Chamari Athapaththu than in the past, have still failed to produce a complete batting display. Hasini Perera’s maiden international fifty against Bangladesh was a bright spot, but Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Kavisha Dilhari will all feel they haven’t delivered their best cricket in this World Cup.
Pakistan Women Squad: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Pervaiz, Sidra Nawaz(w), Fatima Sana(c), Rameen Shamim, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadaf Shamas, Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar
Sri Lanka Women Squad: Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu(c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera, Piumi Wathsala Badalge, Achini Kulasuriya, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga
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