The final ODI between West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women takes place at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. Sri Lanka has already won the series, leaving the West Indies to compete for pride in this tight series.
Sri Lanka Women have made history, achieving their first ODI series win in the Caribbean. They narrowly won the first match by 10 runs and followed it with a disciplined 14-run victory in the second match. Captain Chamari Athapaththu has effectively led her team, with important middle-order performances from Vishmi Gunaratne and Harshitha Samarawickrama.
For the West Indies, the series is filled with missed opportunities. Despite strong performances from veteran Stafanie Taylor and newcomer Jannillea Glasgow (who scored her first ODI fifty in the last game), the team has struggled to finish chases. Captain Hayley Matthews is eager to find her form at the bat to 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 National Cricket Stadium’s pitch has proven to be competitive throughout this series. Early on, there is good bounce and carry, which seamers like Chinelle Henry can take advantage of. As the match goes on, the pitch usually slows down, giving spinners an advantage in the middle overs, as over 50% of wickets in previous games have come from them. Batters aiming for aggressive plays will benefit from a quick outfield, but patience is key. The average score for the first innings has been around 225, and both earlier matches were won by the team batting first. The winning captain at the toss might choose to bat first to put pressure on the opposing team.
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 is expected to win.
