The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium has been favorable for batters, with high scores being a common feature. Pacers might find some assistance early on, but overall, it remains a batting-friendly surface.
The weather is expected to be clear, making for perfect cricket conditions.
Team Previews:
India Women:
India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have been in excellent form with two wins out of two matches. Their batting has been particularly strong, highlighted by a record 201-run performance against UAE Women. Key players include Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma. Despite the absence of Shreyanka Patil due to injury, they are favorites to win this match.
Nepal Women:
Nepal Women, led by Indu Barma, have had mixed results in the tournament.
After a convincing win against UAE, they suffered a heavy defeat against Pakistan. They will be looking to bounce back and challenge India. Key players include Indu Barma, Sita Rana Magar, and Rubina Chhetry.
Key Players:
India Women:
- Smriti Mandhana: A consistent performer, key in the top order.
- Deepti Sharma: Leading wicket-taker with five wickets in two matches.
- Shafali Verma: Explosive opener who can change the game in the powerplay.
Nepal Women:
- Indu Barma: Effective all-rounder with good T20I stats.
- Rubina Chhetry: In-form all-rounder with a solid record.
- Sita Rana Magar: Key player with both bat and ball.
Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Deepti Sharma
Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Samjhana Khadka
All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Rubina Chhetry, Sita Rana Magar
Bowlers: Radha Yadav, Kabita Joshi
Team News:
Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the tournament with a finger injury and has been replaced by Tanuja Kanwer.
Squads:
India Women:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh, Indu Barma, Tanuja Kanwer.
Nepal Women:
Indu Barma, Sita Rana Magar, Rubina Chhetry, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Joshi, Ritu Kanojiya, Bindu Rawal, Nary Thapa, Sita Rana Magar, Anjali Chand, Saraswati Kumari.