The 3rd T20I of the Sri Lanka Women’s Tour of South Africa 2024 will see the clash between South Africa Women and Sri Lanka Women at the Buffalo Park, East London on Wednesday, 3 April 2024. Keep reading to find out the SA-W vs SL-W Match Prediction for 3rd T20I Sri Lanka Women’s Tour of South Africa 2024.
Match Preview
During the second T20I of the Sri Lanka Women’s tour of South Africa, Sri Lanka emerged victorious with a seven-wicket win over South Africa Women. South Africa batted first, posting a target of 137/8 in 20 overs. Anneke Bosch scored 50 runs from 32 balls, while Marizanne Kapp contributed 44 runs off 36 deliveries. Sri Lanka’s Achini Kulasuriya stood out with bowling figures of 2 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs, supported by Chamari Atapattu and Inoshi Fernando, who each took a wicket.
In their chase, Sri Lanka reached the target of 138/3 in 18.5 overs. Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne played a pivotal role with an unbeaten 65 off 57 balls, while Kavisha Dilhari contributed 45 runs from 28 balls. Harshitha Samarawickrama added 12 runs to the total. Chloe Tryon, Tumi Sekhukhune, and Nadine de Klerk each claimed a wicket for South Africa Women. Sri Lanka’s strong batting display ensured victory, leveling the series.
Team News
South Africa Women Team News:
Currently, there are no new injury reports concerning the South Africa Women’s team. Any changes in this regard will be swiftly communicated to all relevant parties without delay.
Sri Lanka Women Team News:
At present, there have been no updates regarding injuries within the Sri Lanka Women’s team. Any alterations to this status will be promptly communicated to all relevant parties.
The present form of teams
South Africa Women:
In their recent five matches, South Africa Women’s form has been somewhat inconsistent. They experienced a loss in their most recent encounter, followed by a win, another loss, and two consecutive wins before that. This pattern indicates a mixture of performances, showcasing their ability to bounce back from defeats but also highlighting areas for improvement in maintaining consistency.
Sri Lanka Women:
On the other hand, Sri Lanka Women’s recent form has shown a similar trend of alternating results. They secured a victory in their latest match, suffered a defeat, followed by another loss, and then two successive wins. Like their counterparts, Sri Lanka Women have displayed resilience in recovering from setbacks, but they too face the challenge of sustaining momentum and minimizing fluctuations in their performance level throughout the series.
Venue Stats
Buffalo Park, East London
Pitch Report for Today’s Match SA-W vs SL-W 3rd T20I
The pitch offers a flat track with pace and bounce, favoring pace bowlers. Batting conditions are conducive to high scores, while spin bowling may lack effectiveness. In the first innings, teams average 128 runs with 5 wickets and a strike rate of 106.79. In the second innings, the average is 111 runs with 4 wickets and a strike rate of 104.57. These statistics highlight the pitch’s characteristics and typical trends during matches.
Weather Forecast for Today’s Match SA-W vs SL-W 3rd T20I
In East London, South Africa, the current temperature is recorded at 22.9°C with scattered clouds. The chance of rain is minimal, at 3%, and the wind speed is measured at 14.80 kmph. The weather is characterized by clouds, with no significant precipitation expected. This update provides valuable information for individuals planning outdoor activities or travelers in the region, ensuring they are aware of the prevailing weather conditions.
SA-W vs SL-W Predicted XIs for Today’s Match
South Africa Women’s Predicted XI:
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sinalo Jafta (wk), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Sri Lanka Women’s Predicted XI:
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Fernando
South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women head-to-head:
Let’s have a look at the head-to-head record for the SA-W vs SL-W prediction. This will help us to understand who will win today’s Sri Lanka Women Tour of South Africa 2024 3rd T20I prediction or who has a higher chance of winning between South Africa Women vs Sri Lanka Women.
SA-W vs SL-W head-to-head in T20I
| SA-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Record | |
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| SA-W Won | 2 |
| SL-W Won | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
SA-W vs SL-W Toss Prediction:
With the surface conditions in mind, the toss-winning captain is likely to choose bowling first. This decision seeks to leverage the advantageous pitch conditions, giving the bowling team an early opportunity to control the game and limit the opposition’s scoring.
Here is our SA-W vs SL-W ODI Match Prediction
Case 1: If South Africa Women Bats first
First Innings score prediction: South Africa Women will score 150-160
Result prediction: South Africa Women will win the match by less than 10 runs
Case 2: If Sri Lanka Women Bats First
First Innings score prediction: Sri Lanka Women will win the match by more than 135-145
Result prediction: SAW will win the match by 6 wickets
SA-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction:
While South Africa Women are considered favorites, cricket’s unpredictability leaves room for an upset. Sri Lanka Women, with their bowling challenges, aim for redemption against a strong South African batting lineup, setting the stage for an intriguing clash.
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