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IRE-W vs SL-W 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka hope to claim series win against dwindling Ireland

Tuesday, 13-Aug-2024, 04:36 AM
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In the ongoing three-match T20I series, Sri Lanka Women are set to face Ireland Women in the second match on Tuesday at Pembroke Cricket Club, Dublin. Sri Lanka Women secured a convincing victory in the first game, giving them an early lead in the series. Sri Lanka Women won the first game by 7 wickets after Harshitha Samarawickrama played a remarkable 86-run knock to help the side achieve 146-run target in 16.4 overs. The victory in the first game has placed Sri Lanka in a strong position as they aim to seal the series in the upcoming match.

On the other hand, Ireland Women will be eager to bounce back after their defeat in the opening encounter. They will be looking to rectify the mistakes made in the first game and put up a stronger performance. A win in this match will be significant for Ireland to keep their hopes alive in the series and push the series to the decider. Ireland would expect their batters to come out stronger in order to help the side have command over Sri Lanka. 

IRE-W probable XI: Amy Hunter (wk), Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany (c), Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Una Raymond-Hoey, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Freya Sargent

SL-W probable XI: Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (c&wk), Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Hasini Perera, Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya

 

 

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