The final ODI between West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women is set to take place at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. The visitors have already secured their first-ever ODI series win in the Caribbean, leaving the West Indies to play for pride in what has been a challenging series for them.
Sri Lanka Women have made history by winning their first ODI series on Caribbean soil. They began with a narrow 10-run win in the first match and followed it up with a disciplined 14-run victory in the second. Captain Chamari Athapaththu has led the team well, showcasing that they can win with support from players like Vishmi Gunaratne and Harshitha Samarawickrama.
For the West Indies, this series has been filled with missed opportunities. Despite strong performances from Stafanie Taylor and Jannillea Glasgow (who scored her first ODI fifty in the last game), the team has struggled in crucial moments. Captain Hayley Matthews is eager to regain her form and avoid a 3-0 loss at home.
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 3rd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 25; 07:00 pm IST/ 01:30 pm GMT/ 09:30 am Local
- Venue: National Cricket Stadium, St Georges, Grenada
National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the National Cricket Stadium has proven to be balanced throughout the series. There is good bounce and carry at the start, which seamers like Chinelle Henry can utilize. As the game goes on, the pitch tends to slow down, favoring spinners during the middle overs, who have taken more than 50% of the wickets in earlier games. The quick outfield rewards aggressive batsmen, but patience is essential. The average first-innings score in this series has been around 225, and both previous matches were won by the team batting first. The captain winning the toss may opt to bat first to put pressure on the opponent.
Squads
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Shawnisha Hector, Qiana Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Shunelle Sawh, Stafanie Taylor
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Madushani, Malki Madara, Kawya Kavindi
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies Women wins the toss and bats first
- West Indies Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- West Indies Women’s total score: 230-240
Case 2:
- Sri Lanka Women wins the toss and bats first
- Sri Lanka Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Sri Lanka Women’s total score: 210-220
Match result: Team batting first likely to win.
