Pakistan Women enter the 2nd ODI with a 1-0 series lead as they face Sri Lanka Women at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota. Following a convincing five-wicket victory in the series opener, Fatima Sana’s side holds strong momentum, powered by top-order brilliance from Gull Feroza (78) and Sidra Ameen (57), alongside Nashra Sandhu’s disciplined three-wicket haul.
Sri Lanka, led by captain Chamari Athapaththu, find themselves in a must-win situation to keep the three-match series alive. Having posted 210/9 in the previous match, anchored by identical 46-run contributions from Athapaththu and Nilakshi de Silva, the hosts require a more clinical effort from their top order to counter Pakistan’s balanced bowling attack. With all-rounder Kavisha Dilhari showing form, Sri Lanka’s spin unit will need to tighten their control on a surface that typically offers assistance to slow bowlers as the match progresses. Pakistan will aim to seal a series victory, while the host nation battles for a crucial rebound in a high-stakes encounter.
SL-W vs PAK-W, 2nd WODI: Match details
- Date and Time: July 25, 10 am IST / 4:30 am GMT
- Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
SL-W vs PAK-W, Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 35 | Sri Lanka Women won: 12 | Pakistan Women won: 22 | No result/tied: 1
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota traditionally offers a balanced surface with good pace and bounce early on. Fast bowlers can expect initial seam movement with the new ball under warm conditions. As the match progresses, the track tends to settle down, making it easier for batters who construct their innings carefully to play their shots freely. However, as the pitch dries out in the middle overs, spinners are expected to extract turn and hold a key role in controlling the run flow. Winning the toss may prompt captains to field first to capitalize on early overhead assistance.
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Chethana Vimukthi, Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi
Pakistan: Fatima Sana (c) Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
SL-W vs PAK-W, 2nd WODI, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Sri Lanka Women win the toss and bowl first
- Pakistan Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Pakistan Women’s total score: 240-260
Case 2:
- Pakistan Women win the toss and bowl first
- Sri Lanka Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Sri Lanka Women’s total score: 200-220
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
