Predicting SL-W’s Playing XI for the 1st Match against IND-W in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

The inaugural match for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 begins with an exciting match starting with Sri Lanka Women vs India Women, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Sri Lanka had a valiant fight with Bangladesh in the warm-up match and ultimately lost by one run. In the warm-up matches, Sri Lanka was courageous and passionate. The match will be competitive with field discussions and plenty of fun cricket for the fans awaiting the first onslaught of this tournament.

Openers

The Sri Lankan opening pair is Hasini Perera and Chamari Athapaththu. Perera showed great technique and patience, going for 34 from 44 with a strike rate of 77.27, holding the innings together through some initial pressure in the warm-up game. Athapaththu brings experience and an aggressive mindset to the top as captain. She only managed 8 against Bangladesh, but her ability to take control of the powerplay makes her a constant threat, and she can create the rhythm of the day if she settles in early. 

Middle Order 

Likely to line up in the middle order are Nilakshika Silva and Kavisha Dilhari, both of whom can do a job of middle order stabilizer as well as accelerate the innings when necessary. Silva’s innings of 75 runs from 78 balls against Bangladesh was a poise-in-pressure innings that turned a beginning into a major contribution. Dilhari’s pleasant innings of 63 runs from 77 balls adds dependability while being capable of rotating the strike properly. They act as the glue of the innings and would be able to rebuild after a loss of early wickets or build momentum through to the end with aggressive batting in the latter portion of the innings. 

All-Rounders 

Sugandika Kumari and Piumi Wathsala contribute a fantastic balance in the all-rounder role. Wathsala scored 17 runs, but enhanced her value with the ball, taking 2 wickets while bowling economically to have a useful balance to her contributions. Kumari hasn’t quite fired with the bat yet, but can turn the game with her clever bowling and clever field placements. The key here is their double-barreled ability to impact the two innings, which can give a captain tactical acumen and can be match-winners if the circumstances suit. 

Bowlers 

As far as bowling is concerned, Malki Madara and Dewmi Vihanga are likely to be the preferred strike bowlers. Madara took four wickets, including key wickets in the dying overs, in her last match against Bangladesh, which speaks volumes to her ability to find breakthroughs and perform under pressure. Vihanga’s 7-over spell, 26 runs, 2 wickets, shows that she is disciplined, shows her control of line and length, and shows that she builds pressure.

The Sri Lankan Women’s predicted XI has plenty of experience, depth, and all-round potential for explosive performances with the bat, ball, and in the field. Perera and Athapaththu at the top, Silva and Dilhari to stabilise the middle order, Kumari and Wathsala to strike a balance, and spearheaded by Madara and Vihanga with the ball, the XI is stacked for those match-winning moments to get the contest in their hands. 

FAQs

1: Who are Sri Lanka Women’s likely openers against India?

Hasini Perera and Chamari Athapaththu are expected to open the innings.

2: Which players will anchor the middle order for SL-W?

Nilakshika Silva and Kavisha Dilhari are the key middle-order batters.

3: Who are the main all-rounders in the predicted SL-W XI?

Sugandika Kumari and Piumi Wathsala are the all-rounders to watch.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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