PAK-W vs SL-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?

After clinching the T20I series by 3-0, Pakistan started their campaign with an eight-wicket win in the first game of the three-match ODI series. The two teams will now be locking horns in the second ODI in Karachi. In the first game, Chamari Athapaththu started well and scored 25 runs before being removed by Sadia Iqbal. After the dismissal, Prasadani Weerakkody began looking for gaps and collecting runs from all angles.

Kavisha Dilhari, who hammered 49*(50), gave the innings a significant boost. As the team was knocked out in the 48th over, Kavisha helped Sri Lanka post a par score of 169. Thanks to Ghulam Fatima’s four-wicket haul, Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka to a chaseable total. Muneeba Ali was removed early in the innings during the chase. But skipper Bismah Maroof and Sidra Ameen took the charge and added 143 runs for the second wicket, which ensured Pakistan win very comfortably.

Match Details

Venue: Southend Club Cricket Stadium, Karachi

Date and Time: June 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM IST

Live Streaming: Sony Six for Television and Sony Liv for live streaming.

Pitch Report

The slow bowlers will benefit from the Southend Stadium’s surface. Therefore, the captain who wins the toss may prefer to bat first and produce a competitive score to defend subsequently. On this wicket, a score of between 210 to 230 may be considered as a winning total.  The dew won’t play a factor as it will be a day game.

Probable Playing XIs for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan

Bismah Maroof (c), Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Ameen, Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Sadia Iqbal

Sri Lanka

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Hansima Karunaratne, Prasadani Weerakkody, Nilakshi de Silva (wk), Kavisha Dilhari, Ama Kanchana, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Sidra Ameen:

Opening batter Sidra Ameen produced a score of 76 runs in 119 deliveries before being dismissed in the first ODI. Her efforts helped the team chase down a total of 169 runs in just 41.5 overs. She would look to continue her good form and give a fiery start to the innings in order to post a competitive total.

Probable best bowler of the match

Ghulam Fatima:

Ghulam Fatima produced a match-winning spell in the first game as she scalped four crucial wickets to provide her side with the required momentum. She was also adjudged the Player of the Match for her brilliant spell wherein she gave away just 21 runs in 10 overs, which included two maiden overs as well.

Today’s match prediction: Pakistan to win the match.

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.