The eagerly anticipated Sri Lanka Women’s tour of South Africa is poised to commence on Wednesday, with the much-anticipated T20I series set to unfold at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. As cricket enthusiasts gear up for a riveting display of talent, anticipation runs high for the clash between two formidable teams.

Laura Wolvaardt will continue to lead the charge for the Proteas Women, bringing her wealth of experience and strategic prowess to the forefront. On the opposing side, Chamari Athapaththu will maintain her role as captain, steering the Sri Lankan contingent with her astute leadership skills.

The tour will kick off with the T20I series, promising thrilling encounters and nail-biting finishes as both teams vie for supremacy in the shortest format of the game. Following the conclusion of the T20Is, attention will shift to the One Day International (ODI) leg of the tour, which holds significant weight as part of the ICC Championship.

Sri Lanka Women’s tour of South Africa 2024, 1st T20I:

Date and time: March 27; 04:00 pm GMT/ 09:30 pm IST/ 06:00 pm local
Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Willowmoore Park Pitch Report:

Willowmoore Park has become known as a venue where the pitch typically favors bowlers over batters, with bowlers consistently asserting their control. This pattern is expected to continue in the forthcoming match, as fast bowlers are set to take advantage of the significant sideways movement provided by the pitch.

SA-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper: Anushka Sanjeewani
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Harshitha Samarawickrama
All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Kavisha Dilhari, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk
Bowlers: Masabata Klaas, Udeshika Prabodhani

SA-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Marizanne Kapp (vc)
Choice 2: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama (vc)

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SA-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Sune Luus, Anneke Bosch, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Inoshi Priyadharshani

SA-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (Mar 27, 04:00 pm GMT):

(Screengrab: Dream11)

Squads:

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Karabo Meso, Annerie Dercksen, Eliz-mari Marx

Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Kavisha Dilhari, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera, Prasadani Weerakkody, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Achini Kulasuriya, Imesha Dulani, Kawya Kavindi

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