Women's Asia Cup 2022: IND-W vs SL-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s Asia Cup match?

The eighth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup is all set to begin on October 1, 2022, and India will open its campaign on the very first day by squaring off against Sri Lanka in the second game of the tournament. India has won the title a record six times and will be looking to extend their streak whereas Sri Lanka would enter the tournament with an aim of winning their maiden title.

India is in great form currently, as they’re backed with a Commonwealth Games silver medal and a historic win against England in the white-ball format. The Women in Blue will look to continue their winning momentum. The last time the two teams faced each other off was when India toured Sri Lanka in June-July. India won the T20I series by 2-1 and the ODI series by 3-0.

IND-W vs SL-W Match Details

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh

Date and Time: October 1, 1:00 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports & Disney+Hotstar

IND-W vs SL-W, Match 2, Pitch Report

The surface at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is a batting-friendly track that remains unchanged throughout the game. Toss will play a big factor at the venue as the chasing side has triumphed in six out of eight matches at the batting paradise.

IND-W vs SL-W, Match 2, Probable Playing XIs

India:

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues/Sabbhineni Meghana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Kiran Navgire, Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana, Rajeshwari Gayakwad/Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh

Sri Lanka:

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

IND-W vs SL-W, Match 2, Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Smriti Mandhana:

The Indian opener has been in great form in the white-ball format, and her skills in the shortest format of the game are known to all. She has been giving India the perfect start in recent games and is one of the most crucial players in the unit. Given her current form, she will be at her best in this tournament.

Probable best bowler

Renuka Singh Thakur:

A sensational pacer in the making, Renuka Singh has been mighty impressive since the Commonwealth Games 2022. She was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, and then impressed everyone with her bowling skills in the series against England, picking up two four-wicket hauls. Thus, she will lead India’s assault.

Today’s Match Prediction: India wins 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.