A high-stakes battle awaits at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada as the West Indies Women look to level the series against a confident Sri Lankan side. After a nail-biting 10-run victory in the series opener, the visitors are just one win away from a historic series clinching on Caribbean soil.
In the first ODI, Sri Lanka proved they are no longer just a one-woman show. Despite a modest contribution from captain Chamari Athapaththu, the middle order stepped up with gritty half-centuries from Hasini Perera and Harshitha Samarawickrama.
For the West Indies, it was a story of so close, yet so far. A brilliant 89-run partnership between the legendary Stafanie Taylor and youngster Jannillea Glasgow put them in the driver’s seat, but a late-order collapse, triggered by the guile of veteran spinner Inoka Ranaweera, left them 10 runs short.
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 22; 07:00 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 09:30 am Local
- Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St Georges, Grenada
National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada is expected to be a balanced yet demanding track that evolves as the game progresses. In the morning, the humidity often provides early moisture, offering seamers some zip and movement with the new ball. However, as the sun bakes the surface, the pitch tends to slow down significantly. Historically, this venue has been a spinner’s paradise in the middle overs, highlighted by spinners taking 12 wickets in the previous match. While the outfield is fast, rewarding aggressive stroke-makers, batters will need to show patience as the ball begins to grip and turn.
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Squads
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Shawnisha Hector, Qiana Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Shunelle Sawh, Stafanie Taylor
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Madushani, Malki Madara, Kawya Kavindi
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Sri Lanka Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Sri Lanka Women’s total score: 230-240
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka Women wins the toss and bowls first
- West Indies Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- West Indies Women’s total score: 220-230
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
