SL-W vs BAN-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 1st ODI match between Sri Lanka Women and Bangladesh Women?

Sri Lanka will host Bangladesh in the first of three ODIs at the P Sara Oval in Colombo on Saturday, April 29. This is the first international assignment for both sides after their disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup in South Africa earlier this year.

The home side, who bowed out of the ICC mega event in February after a woeful batting display against New Zealand, will be looking for a much better performance in the upcoming series. Meanwhile, their opponents Bangladesh are a much better 50-over side and will be looking to start the series on a winning note.

SL-W vs BAN-W Match Details

Sri Lankan Women vs Bangladesh Women, 1st ODI, Bangladesh Women tour of Sri Lanka

Venue: P Sara Oval, Colombo

Date & Time: Saturday, April 29, 10:00 PM IST

Telecast & Streaming Details: Fancode

SL-W vs BAN-W Pitch Report

The surface is Colombo has traditionally been a good batting deck with a decent amount of assistance for both the pacers and the spinners. Given the spin bowling depth of both sides, the team winning the toss would be inclined to bat first at this venue.

SL-W vs BAN-W Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W)

Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Sathya Sandeepani, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Oshadi Ranasinghe.

Bangladesh Women (BAN-W)

Murshida Khatun, Shamima Sultana (wk), Nigar Sultana (C), Fargana Hoque, Sobhana Mostary, Disha Biswas, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter, Jahanara Alam.

SL-W vs BAN-W Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter: Chamari Athapaththu

The Sri Lankan skipper was one of the saving graces for her side’s rather disappointing outing in the T20 World Cup. She has been in decent form with the bat, playing for the Falcons Women in the FairBreak Invitational Tournament. She will have the responsibility of providing the side with a solid start at the top of the innings.

Probable best bowler: Inoka Ranaweera

Veteran Sri Lankan spinner Inoka Ranaweera will be looking to impress the home fans in the upcoming series against fellow Asian outfit Bangladesh. The left-arm spinner was arguably Sri Lanka’s best bowler in the T20 World Cup earlier this year and will be looking to replicate the same performance in the upcoming series.

Today’s Match Prediction: The side batting first to win the match

Disclaimer: The 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.