Overview:
Anticipation is high as South Africa Women (SA-W) prepare to clash with Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) in the decisive third T20I encounter | Lotus365. With the series tied at 1-1 following Sri Lanka's victory in the second match, the stage is set for a gripping finale at Buffalo Park in East London on Wednesday, April 3.
Key Points to Note:
South Africa Women were dealt a blow with regular skipper Laura Wolvaardt sidelined due to illness, with Nadine de Klerk stepping up to lead in the second match.
Despite notable performances from opener Anneke Bosch and all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, South Africa managed a modest total of 137 runs.
Sri Lanka's Vishmi Gunaratne and Kavisha Dilhari played pivotal roles in their team's successful chase, steering them to victory with seven balls to spare.
Match Details:
Fixture: South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 3rd T20I
Venue: Buffalo Park, East London
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 3, 9:30 PM (IST)
Live Coverage: Available on FanCode App and Website
Pitch Analysis:
Buffalo Park typically favors fast bowlers, providing bounce and assistance conducive to swing bowling. Batsmen may find run-scoring challenging, prompting the toss-winning captain to opt for bowling first to exploit favorable bowling conditions.
Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 16
South Africa Women Victories: 11
Sri Lanka Women Victories: 5
Predicted Lineups:
South Africa Women:
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune
Sri Lanka Women:
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Inoka Ranaweera, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Udeshika Prabodhani
Players to Watch:
Star Batter (SA-W): Marizanne Kapp - With impressive recent form, Kapp is expected to spearhead South Africa's batting lineup in the series decider.
Key Bowler (SL-W): Kavisha Dilhari - Following her impactful all-round performance, Dilhari is poised to play a crucial role with the ball for Sri Lanka in the upcoming match.
As both teams vie for series glory, fans can anticipate a thrilling showdown between South Africa Women and Sri Lanka Women in the eagerly awaited third T20I.
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