SL-W vs BD-W Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11, Player Stats, Pitch Report for 1st T20I

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) will take on Bangladesh Women (BD-W) in the first T20I at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Tuesday, May 09. Ahead of the match, here's everything you need to know about the SL-W vs BD-W Dream11 prediction.

Sri Lanka Women are flying high after winning the ODI series by a 1-0 margin. They have an impressive record against Bangladesh Women, having won seven of the 11 T20Is played between the two teams. They have a well-balanced team with veteran players featuring Chamari Atapattu, Sugandika Kumari, Kavisha Dilhari, and Oshadi Ranasinghe who will look to capitalize on their home advantage.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Women's Cricket Team has been a strong competitor for the top teams. They have some talented players on their side, notably Fargana Hoque, Lata Mondal, Ritu Moni, and Nigar Sultana, who will look to surprise the Sri Lankan team and take the lead in the T20I series.

SL-W vs BD-W Match Details

The first T20I between Sri Lanka Women and Bangladesh Women will take place on Tuesday, May 9. The game is set to commence at 10.00 am IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

SL-W vs BD-W, 1st T20I

Date and Time: May 09, 2023, 10.00 am IST

Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

Live Streaming: Fancode

SL-W vs BD-W Pitch Report

The pitch at Sinhalese Sports Club has produced bowler-friendly wicket and there is predicted to be a lot of seams and spin through most of the game. The ball may do even more in the second half of the game as spin may play a huge role in the game.

Last 5 matches (this tournament)

Matches won by batting first: 2

Matches won by bowling first: 3

Average first innings score: 87

Average second innings score: 79

SL-W vs BD-W probable playing 11s for today’s match

Sri Lanka Women injury/team news

No injury concerns for Sri Lanka Women.

Sri Lanka Women probable playing 11

Oshadi Ranasinghe, Vishmi Gunaratne, Inoka Ranaweera, Chamari Athapaththu (c&wk), Udeshika Prabodhani, Anushka Sanjeewani, Nilakshi de Silva, Sugandika Kumari, Kavisha Dilhari, Harshitha Madavi, and Hasini Perera.

Bangladesh Women injury/team news

No injury concerns for Bangladesh Women.

Bangladesh Women probable playing 11

Murshida Khatun, Shamima Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c&wk), Fargana Hoque, Lata Mondal, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Jahanara Alam, and Sultana Khatun.

SL-W vs BD-W Dream11 match top picks

Top Wicketkeeper Pick

Nigar Sultana (73 matches, 1349 runs)

Nigar Sultana is in good touch with the bat. She has scored 1349 runs at an average of 25.00, including four fifties in 73 T20I matches.

Top Batter Pick

Fargana Hoque (83 matches, 1243 runs)

Fargana Hoque has been very consistent with the bat for Bangladesh Women. She has scored 1243 runs at an average of 18.80 and a strike rate of 82.00 in 83 T20I games. She has recorded three fifties and one century so far.

Top All-rounder Pick

Chamari Athapaththu (110 matches, 2299 runs, 34 wickets)

Chamari Athapaththu has been very effective with both the bat and the ball. She has picked up 34 wickets at an economy rate of 6.86 and has scored 2299 runs in 110 T20I matches. She has recorded six fifties and one century so far.

Top Bowler Pick

Jahanara Alam (57 matches, 77 wickets)

Jahanara Alam tops her side's wicket records in the shortest format and is one of the most experienced players on the team. She has picked up 77 wickets at an economy rate of 22.50 in 57 T20I games.

SL-W vs BD-W match captain and vice-captain choices

Chamari Athapaththu

Chamari Athapaththu has had a huge all-round impact and she is a match-winner with both bat and ball. The veteran all-rounder has scored 2299 runs at an average of 21.70 and has picked up 34 wickets at an economy of 6.86.

Oshadi Ranasinghe

Oshadi Ranasinghe has been very effective with both bat and ball. She has accumulated 359 runs in 61 T20I matches at a strike rate of 71.90. She has taken 56 wickets at an economy of 6.78.

5 Must-picks for SL-W vs BD-W Dream11 Prediction Team

Lata Mondal

Ritu Moni

Anushka Sanjeewani

Nilakshi de Silva

Nahida Akter

SL-W vs BD-W match expert tips

The spinners and all-rounders from both sides have performed well. They could well be the key in this game as well. Thus, the likes of Lata Mondal, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Chamari Athapaththu, and Oshadi Ranasinghe will be the ones to watch out for.