Editor’s Pick(Women’s Cricket): Pakistan

Editor’s Pick(Women’s Cricket): Pakistan - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka lost to South Africa in the last match while Pakistan, to West Indies. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the bottom two teams on the table of eight. With no wins yet for both, I am curious who will win in this match.

My lineup

Batsmen

Ayesha Zafar

Nahida Khan

Hasini Perera

Nipuni Hansika

Dilani Manodara

Javeria Khan

Bowlers

Sadia Yousuf

Inoka Ranaweera

Nashra Sandhu

Wicket-Keeper

Prasadani Weerakkody

All-Rounder

Shashikala Siriwardene

Sripali Weerakkodi played very well against WI. But it wasn't enough.

All teams play on 15th July. Four matches. Which match will you watch?

Indu

P.S. Please note that the above-expressed opinions are purely the Editor’s. We do not take responsibility, nor can we guarantee the performance of the players. All the best !!!

Comments

From all of us Fans to Players & Officials: Please don't treat us with kid gloves

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Need for co-ed sports

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Game on...

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