Women's Emerging Asia Cup, 2019: Match 2, Sri Lanka Emerging Women vs Pakistan Emerging Women: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd game of the 2019 Women’s Emerging Asia Cup will be played between Sri Lanka Emerging Women and Pakistan Emerging Women at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.

The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (9:30 AM IST) (4:00 AM GMT).

Preview:

The 2019 Women’s Emerging Asia Cup will be hosted by Sri Lanka involving four teams featuring in seven games across six days. The first game will be played between India and Bangladesh at the Thurstan Ground. The home team Sri Lanka Emerging Women will take on Pakistan Emerging Women at the same time in the match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The Sri Lankan team consists of the top-order players in form of Harshitha Madavi and Hasini Perera. The duo represented the national team in a handy number of matches. They have not got enough runs recently and thus tournament will help them to gain back that confidence. The Pakistan team is led by Rameen Shamim and has an experienced player like Nashra Sandhu in their line-up.

Weather Condition/Report:

Scattered thunderstorm with rain is expected throughout Tuesday at the Colombo’s RPS. Given the good facilities at the venue, we might get a shortened match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

In recent times, the weather conditions have played a major role in the nature of the R Premadasa Stadium. With the rains around, we might witness a track with a lot of swing and seam. If the weather remains dry, spinners will capitalize during the second innings.

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka Emerging Women:

Harshitha Madavi, Hasini Perera, Imalka Mendis, Umesha Thimashini, Kavisha Dilhari, Sathya Sandeepani, Nilakshana Sandamini (WK), Madushika Meththananda, Shikari Nuwantha, Tharika Sewwandi, Shayani Oshadee.

Bench – Lihini Apsara, Malsha Shehani, Jimanjalee Wijenayake, Sachini Nisansala, .

Pakistan Emerging Women:

Muneeba Ali, Javeria Rauf, Hafsa Khalid, Fatima Sana Khan, Ayesha Naseem, Najiha Alvi (WK), Nashra Sandhu, Kainat Hafeez, Maham Tariq, Rameen Shamim (C), Syeda Aroob Shah.

Bench – Tuba Hassan, Huraina Sajid, Noren Yaqoob, Waheeda Akhter.

Top Picks:

The performances from Harshitha Madavi and Hasini Perera will be crucial for the home team. Nashra Sandhu experience of playing at the International stage will be crucial for her team. She has taken 34 wickets from 27 ODI matches. Leg spinner Syeda Aroob Shah can’t be missed if she plays the match. She picked up 20 wickets from 10 one-day games.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Hafsa Khalid, Javeria Rauf, Harshitha Madavi, Kavisha Dilhari

Vice-Captain – Fatima Sana Khan, Muneeba Ali, Hasini Perera, Umesha Thimashini

Hafsa Khalid picked up 22 wickets from 27 one-day matches and also scored two fifties from 24 innings in this format.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper –Nilakshana Sandamini

Batters – Harshitha Madavi, Kainat Hafeez, Hasini Perera, Muneeba Ali, Javeria Rauf

All-Rounders – Kavisha Dilhari (VC), Hafsa Khalid (C)

Bowlers – Fatima Sana Khan, Nashra Sandhu, Nahida Akter, Tharika Sewwandi

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Nilakshana Sandamini

Batters – Harshitha Madavi (C), Javeria Rauf (VC), Ayesha Naseem

All-Rounders –Kavisha Dilhari, Sathya Sandeepani, Hafsa Khalid

Bowlers – Fatima Sana Khan, Nashra Sandhu, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tharika Sewwandi

Expert Advice:

Pakistan never had an Emerging Women’s team before this tournament. The game against Sri Lanka will give an idea of how they will make their selections. On the other hand, Sri Lanka Emerging Women played warm-up games against visiting teams. A similar squad is named for this Asia Cup.

Probable Winners:

The home advantage might help the Sri Lanka Emerging Women’s team.

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