Women's Asia Cup 2022, Semi-Final 2: PAK-W vs SL-W Match Prediction- Who will win today's match?

Pakistan  will be locking horns with Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the Women's Asia Cup 2022 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, October 13. Both teams have showcased remarkable performances so far to make it to the last four of the continental tournament.

Pakistan were stunned by Thailand, but they did not get distracted by that upset as they got the better of arch-rivals India on the very next day. The Women in Green are currently placed at the second position in the points table, having won five of their six matches with 10 points to their tally at an NRR of 1.806.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have also been one of the teams to watch out for They would be heading into this encounter after knocking the title-holders Bangladesh out of the competition and would be hoping to play a spoilsport to Pakistan's campaign as well. However, it will not be easy as the Bismah Maroof-led side have already got the better of the Sri Lankans by five wickets when the two teams last faced off a couple of days back.

PAK-W vs SL-W Match details

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1:00 PM

Live Streaming: Disney + Hotstar

PAK-W vs SL-W Pitch Report

Most of the matches in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2022 have been won by the teams batting first and chasing has been extremely difficult on the Sylhet surface where the batters have struggled to get going in the second innings. Therefore, the captain winning the toss in this crucial knockout encounter will be batting first.

PAK-W vs SL-W Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Women:

Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof (c), Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Sadia Iqbal, Tuba Hassan, Aiman Anwer, Nashra Sandhu

Sri Lanka Women:

Harshitha Madavi, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Malsha Shehani, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Kavisha Dilhari, Achini Kulasuriya

PAK-W vs SL-W Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Chamari Athapaththu:

Chamari Athapaththu has been leading Sri Lanka exceptionally well. She has the ability to play game-changing knocks and also has the reputation of providing brisk starts for the Lankans. The Pakistan bowlers would be looking forward to get her wicket at the earliest during their semi-final encounter.

Probable best bowler of the match

Omaima Sohail:

Omaima Sohail seems to be peaking at the right time as she bowled a match-winning spell in Pakistan's last game against Sri Lanka in a low-scoring thriller. Omaima's fifer ensured that the Sri Lankans were restrited to a manageable total of 112. She finished with outstanding bowling figures of 5/13 from her four overs at an economy of 3.25.

Today's Match Prediction: Pakistan Women to win

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.