Date: September 12, 2023
Venue: County Ground, Hove, United Kingdom
Toss Prediction: To Bowl
ENGW vs. SLW Betting Tips
England aims to secure the ODI series with a victory in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. After winning the first ODI convincingly, England is in the driver’s seat. Recent limited-over games on this tour have seen teams batting first struggle to reach 120 runs. However, Sri Lanka’s historic T20I series victory over England has boosted their confidence. England is favored to win the match and the series 2-0.
Tournament Overview
The Sri Lanka Women’s tour of England in 2023 has witnessed a closely contested T20I series, where Sri Lanka secured their first-ever series victory against England. In ODIs, England has started strong, aiming to clinch the series with another win.
Match Analysis
England made a strong comeback by comfortably chasing the paltry target of 107 runs in the last match. Key contributions came from Heather Knight (22 runs), Tammy Beaumont (32 runs), and Emma Lamb (27 runs), although none of them converted their starts into substantial scores. The English batters ensured a steady run flow and secured victory with 32 overs remaining.
The bowlers played a pivotal role in England’s triumph by restricting Sri Lanka to just 106 runs. Sarah Glenn (3/20), Mahila Gaur (3/26), and Lauren Flier (3/27) each claimed three wickets, dismantling the Sri Lankan top and middle order. Alice Capsey also contributed with a wicket.
Key Players for England: Sarah Glenn, Alice Capsey, Maia Boucher
Predicted Playing XI for England Women:
- Heather Knight
- Amy Jones
- Danni Wyatt
- Alice Capsey
- Danielle Gibson
- Sarah Glenn
- Charlie Dean
- Kate Cross
- Mahika Gaur
- Maia Bouchier
- Emma Lamb
Sri Lanka struggled in the first ODI, managing to score only 106 runs. Harshitha Madhavi was the top scorer with 35 runs, while the rest of the batters failed to reach double figures. Chamari Athapaththu, who had an outstanding T20I series, is expected to play a key role in the second ODI.
Sri Lanka’s bowling unit couldn’t pose a threat to the opposition with such a modest total to defend. Kavisha Dilhari, Inoka Ranaweera, and Oshadi Ranasinghe each took a wicket, but they couldn’t prevent England from reaching the target comfortably. Achini Kulasuriya was economical but failed to take wickets.
Key Players for Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, Harshitha Samarawickrama
Predicted Playing XI for Sri Lanka Women:
- Chamari Athapaththu
- Anushka Sanjeewani
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Nilakshi de Silva
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Inoka Ranaweera
- Sugandika Kumari
- Udeshika Prabodhani
- Inoshi Priyadharshani
- Hasini Perera
Match Prediction
England is known for its strong performances at home, and they showed their mettle with a convincing win in the first ODI. While Sri Lanka is riding high on confidence after their historic T20I series victory, their overreliance on Chamari Athapaththu proved to be their downfall in the last match. England is expected to clinch the series 2-0 with a win in the second ODI.
In Conclusion
The second ODI between England Women and Sri Lanka Women promises an exciting contest at the County Ground in Hove. England aims to secure the series, while Sri Lanka seeks a comeback. Cricket enthusiasts can anticipate a competitive match as both teams look to assert their dominance in this ODI series.
