Australia Women (AU-W) will be playing against Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) in the 5th game of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 5 at 03:30 PM IST.

AU-W vs SL-W (Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women), Match 5 - Match Information

Match: Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 5
Date: October 5, 2024
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

AU-W vs SL-W (Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women), Match 5 Preview

Sri Lanka Women have played 1 match in the tournament and are ranked second on the points table while Australia Women are playing their first game.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024 Points Table

The points table of ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
PAK-W 1 1 0 2 +1.550
SL-W 1 0 1 0 -1.550
AU-W 0 0 0 0 -
IN-W 0 0 0 0 -
NZ-W 0 0 0 0 -

Both teams last played against each other in Match 11 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, South Africa, 2023, where Megan Schutt scored the highest fantasy points for Australia Women with 114 match fantasy points while Harshitha Madhavi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka Women with 45 match fantasy points.

In their last match in this tournament against Pakistan Women, Pakistan Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 31 runs. The top fantasy player for Sri Lanka Women was Chamari Athapaththu who scored 112 fantasy points.

AU-W vs SL-W, Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 16 matches is 110 runs. 

Weather Report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

The temperature will hover around 33°C and humidity is expected to be around 44%. Winds at a speed of 7.09 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The spinners have been successful at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many spin bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.

AU-W vs SL-W, Head-to-Head

In the seven matches played between these two teams, Australia Women won all matches. Sri Lanka Women do not have a good record against Australia Women. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Australia Women will win this match. Australia Women's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka Women.

AU-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Alyssa Healy 5 114 22.8 0 - 20, 12, 27, 38, 17 -
Beth Mooney 5 87 17.4 0 - 8, 50, 6, 10, 13 -
Harshitha Madhavi 5 67 13.4 0 - 7, 9, 29, 4, 18 -
  1. Alyssa Jean Healy

    Alyssa Healy is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. She has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Alyssa Healy has scored 20, 12, 27T, 38 and 17 runs.

  2. Bethany Louise Mooney

    Beth Mooney is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. She has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Beth Mooney has scored 8, 50, 6, 10 and 13 runs.

  3. Harshitha Madhavi Dissanayake Samarawickrama

    Harshitha Madhavi can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. She has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Harshitha Madhavi has scored 7, 9, 29, 4 and 18 runs.

AU-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Sophie Molineux 3 8 8 3 23.7 2, 0, 6, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 2, 1
Udeshika Prabodani 4 1 - 6 8.7 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 3, 0, 2, 0, 1
Inoka Ranaweera 5 0 - 7 9.3 - 1, 1, 1, 2, 2
  1. Sophie Molineux

    Sophie Molineux can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. She has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Sophie Molineux has taken 3 wickets at an average of 23.7.

  2. Kaluwa Dewage Udeshika Prabodani

    Udeshika Prabodani is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. She bowls left-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches, she has taken 6 wickets at an average of 8.7. Udeshika Prabodani has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.

  3. Inoka Ranaweera

    Inoka Ranaweera is a bowler with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Inoka Ranaweera bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches, she has taken 7 wickets at an average of 9.3. She has taken 1 wicket against this opposition in recent matches. 

AU-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chamari Athapaththu 3 8 2.7 4 5.5 0, 6, 1, 1, 0 3, 0, 0, 0, 1
Kaveesha Dilhari 3 81 40.5 1 21 0, 3, 0, 27, 51 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Ellyse Perry 4 81 20.3 1 10 4, 0, 7, 36, 34 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
  1. Athapaththu Mudiyanselage Chamari Jayangani Kumai Athapaththu

    Chamari Athapaththu is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Chamari Athapaththu is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, she has scored 8 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, she has taken 4 wickets. Chamari Athapaththu has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Welikonthage Kaveesha Dilhari

    Kaveesha Dilhari is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kaveesha Dilhari has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. She is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 81 runs. Kaveesha Dilhari can also give you some bowling fantasy points, such as bowling off break, and in recent matches, she has taken 1 wicket.

  3. Ellyse Alexandra Perry

    Ellyse Perry is an all-rounder with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 81 runs. Ellyse Perry can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, she has taken 1 wicket at an average of 10 per match. She has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.

AU-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chamari Athapaththu 3 8 2.7 4 5.5 0, 6, 1, 1, 0 3, 0, 0, 0, 1
Kaveesha Dilhari 3 81 40.5 1 21 0, 3, 0, 27, 51 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Ellyse Perry 4 81 20.3 1 10 4, 0, 7, 36, 34 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Georgia Wareham 3 51 25.5 3 11 7, 18, 0, 0, 26 0, 0, 1, 2, 0
Ash Gardner 3 52 26 2 27 31, 0, 21, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 1
  1. Athapaththu Mudiyanselage Chamari Jayangani Kumai Athapaththu

    Chamari Athapaththu is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Chamari Athapaththu is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, she has scored 8 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, she has taken 4 wickets. Chamari Athapaththu has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Welikonthage Kaveesha Dilhari

    Kaveesha Dilhari is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kaveesha Dilhari has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. She is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 81 runs. Kaveesha Dilhari can also give you some bowling fantasy points, such as bowling off break, and in recent matches, she has taken 1 wicket.

  3. Ellyse Alexandra Perry

    Ellyse Perry is an all-rounder with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 81 runs. Ellyse Perry can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, she has taken 1 wicket at an average of 10 per match. She has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.

  4. Georgia Wareham

    Georgia Wareham is an all-rounder with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Georgia Wareham is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, she has scored 51 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, she has taken 3 wickets at an average of 11 per match. Georgia Wareham has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.

  5. Ashleigh Katherine Gardner

    Ash Gardner is an all-rounder with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 52 runs. Ash Gardner also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, she has taken 2 wickets at an average of 27 per match.

AU-W vs SL-W Squad Information

Australia Women (AU-W) Squad: Kim Garth, Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Beth Mooney, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Ash Gardner, Tayla Vlaeminck, Sophie Molineux, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield and Darcie Brown

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Squad: Chamari Athapaththu, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodani, Nilakshika Silva, Ama Kanchana, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hasini Perera, Inoshi Fernando, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasooriya, Harshitha Madhavi, Kaveesha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunarathne and Shashini Gimhani

AU-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney

Batters: Ellyse Perry and Grace Harris

All-Rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Kaveesha Dilhari, Georgia Wareham, Ash Gardner and Annabel Sutherland

Bowlers: Sophie Molineux and Udeshika Prabodani

Captain: Georgia Wareham

Vice-Captain: Kaveesha Dilhari

Photo credit: Imago