SL-W vs IND-W 3rd T20I Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Sri Lanka Women and India Women?

After bagging the series in the previous match, the visitors India will look to complete a series white-wash against a meek-looking Sri Lanka side in the third and final T20I match to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on June 27 (Monday).

The Women in Blue successfully managed to chase down a total of 126 runs in the previous match with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur being adjudged as a player of the match for her all-around skills in the match. For the home side, skipper Chamari Athapaththu played a handful knock of 43 but could not get going. Sri Lanka will be looking to win the third match and end the T20I series on a high note.

Match details

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Date and Time: June 27, 2:00 PM IST

Telecast and Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report

As it was evident during the second match of the series, the wicket at Dambulla is not easy for batting with slow bowlers having a major say in the match. However, if the batters apply themselves on the crease, then they can look to play the big shots later on. The skipper winning the toss might want to bat first.

Probable playing XI

Sri Lanka

Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Madavi, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk),  Oshadi Ranasinghe, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani    

India

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Sabbhineni Meghana, Deepti Sharma, Simran Bahadur, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match: 

Chamari Athapaththu

Skipper Chamari Athapaththu was in some fine form in the previous match as she stroked 43 runs in 41 deliveries. The left-handed batter stroked seven fours and one maximum in her innings but got out at the wrong time. The senior player will want to rectify her mistakes and ensure that her team wins the third match of the series.

Probable best bowler of the match: 

Radha Yadav

Radha Yadav has been excellent with the ball so far in the series. She was impressive in the first match as she scalped two crucial wickets and gave away just 22 runs. Similarly in the second match, the left-arm spinner scalped one wicket and gave away just 15 runs in her three overs. 

Today’s Match Prediction: India to win the match

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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.