SL-W vs PAK-W Fantasy Prediction, 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report

SL-W vs PAK-W Fantasy Team tips are in focus as Sri Lanka Women lead the three match T20I series 1-0 and can seal it with a win in Dambulla on Sunday. The hosts edged a high scoring opener, chasing down 177 with six balls to spare, and they’ll fancy their chances again with Chamari Athapaththu in charge. Pakistan Women, under new T20I captain Muneeba Ali, need this one to keep the series alive.

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Sri Lanka Women are in good touch. They won the ODI series 2-1 earlier on this same tour, then took the T20I opener, chasing 177 comfortably. Before that they had a solid T20 World Cup campaign, beating Scotland, Ireland and New Zealand, though they missed the semis on run rate. Pakistan Women have struggled. They lost the ODI series and the T20I opener, and their World Cup run was tough too, with heavy defeats to Australia and losses to Bangladesh and South Africa. They badly need a strong all round performance to turn this around.

Series Scoreboard

Sri Lanka Women lead the three match T20I series 1-0 after winning the first match by six wickets. A win here would give them an unbeatable 2-0 lead with one to play. Pakistan Women need to win to level the series and take it to a decider on 4 August, also in Dambulla.

SL-W vs PAK-W Head to Head Record

Pakistan Women hold a narrow 6-4 lead over Sri Lanka Women across their last 10 T20I meetings. But Sri Lanka have won the more meaningful recent clashes, including the Asia Cup semi finals in 2022, 2023 and 2024, plus the T20I opener on this tour. So while Pakistan have the historical edge on paper, Sri Lanka have had the upper hand when it matters lately.

Squads

Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu captains the side and remains their most important player with the bat. The squad blends experience with some recent additions, including recalls for Sanjana Kavindi, Chamudi Praboda and Rashmika Sewwandi. Full squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Imesha Dulani, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Hasini Perera, Sanjana Kavindi, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi, Chamudi Praboda, Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Madushani, Malki Madara.

Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali captains the T20I side. Regular skipper Fatima Sana is not part of this leg, having left for England to play in The Hundred, so she is unavailable for the whole T20I series. The squad has been heavily changed from the World Cup, with eight new faces and some uncapped players in the mix. Full squad: Muneeba Ali (c, wk), Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Humna Bilal, Maham Anees, Momina Riasat, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar.

Pitch Report

Rangiri Dambulla has favoured the team batting first this season, with the side setting a total winning 68 percent of matches across the last 19 games here. That said, Sri Lanka just chased down 177 in the opener, so a good total is not safe. The average first innings score is 135 against 112 in the second innings, showing how tricky chasing can be when the target is defended well. Pace bowlers have taken slightly more wickets than spin recently, so both attacks should stay involved.

Weather Report

Sunday, 2 August in Dambulla is a morning game, and there’s some rain risk to watch. Forecasts range from around 35 percent to as high as 75 percent depending on the source, with warm, humid conditions and a temperature near 89°F (32°C). A morning shower could delay the start or trim the overs, so keep an eye on conditions before locking your team if your contest allows late changes.

Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka Women (Probable): Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wk), Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Rashmika Sewwandi, Sugandika Kumari, Nimasha Madushani.

Pakistan Women (Probable): Muneeba Ali (c, wk), Ayesha Zafar, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Eyman Fatima, Najiha Alvi, Humna Bilal, Tasmia Rubab, Nashra Sundhu, Tuba Hassan, Saira Jabeen, Umm-e-Hani.

These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Chamari Athapaththu vs Nashra Sundhu: Athapaththu is the danger at the top for Sri Lanka, and Sundhu’s left arm spin is Pakistan’s best hope of getting her early. This is the matchup that could decide the game.

Muneeba Ali vs Sugandika Kumari: Muneeba anchors the Pakistan innings as captain and keeper, and Kumari’s left arm spin will test her in the middle overs on a pitch that can grip.

Kavisha Dilhari vs Ayesha Zafar: Dilhari’s all round value against Zafar’s top order batting is a contest that could tilt the balance in the powerplay and beyond.

Athapaththu gets the captaincy as the standout player in this series and the batter most likely to win a game on her own. Muneeba takes the vice captaincy as Pakistan’s captain, keeper and top order anchor. The rest of the side leans on Sri Lanka’s batting depth plus the spinners from both teams who should get plenty of work at Dambulla.

For a grand league differential play, Samarawickrama gets the captaincy as a top order batter who can post a big score without the ownership Athapaththu will draw. Dilhari takes the vice captaincy as an all rounder who contributes with bat and ball. Shawaal Zulfiqar and Nimasha Madushani are the differential picks, both lower owned names who could swing a fantasy contest with a quick cameo or a couple of wickets.

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Match Prediction

Sri Lanka Women go in as clear favourites. They’ve won every leg of this tour so far, they have the best player on either side in Chamari Athapaththu, and they’re at home in familiar conditions. Pakistan Women have a much changed squad and are still finding their combinations under a new captain, so they’ll need a standout individual performance to level the series. Sri Lanka get the strong nod to wrap up the series, though Pakistan’s batting has enough to make it competitive if they get a good start.

SL-W vs PAK-W Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the SL-W vs PAK-W 2nd T20I today?
A. Sri Lanka Women are clear favourites, having won every leg of this tour so far and with home advantage plus Chamari Athapaththu in form. Pakistan Women will need a big individual performance to level the series.

Q. What is the SL-W vs PAK-W Fantasy prediction for the 2nd T20I?
A. Chamari Athapaththu and Muneeba Ali are the top captaincy picks, with Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari standing out as strong differential options.

Q. What is the pitch report for Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium?
A. The ground has favoured batting first, with the side setting a total winning around 68 percent of matches. Chasing has been tricky, though Sri Lanka did chase 177 in the opener, and pace and spin have shared the wickets fairly evenly.

Q. Is Fatima Sana playing for Pakistan in this series?
A. No. Regular captain Fatima Sana is not part of the T20I leg, having left for England to play in The Hundred. Muneeba Ali is captaining Pakistan for these T20Is in her place.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for SL-W vs PAK-W?
A. Sri Lanka Women are expected to be led by Chamari Athapaththu with Kaushani Nuthyangana keeping wicket, while Pakistan Women should field Muneeba Ali as captain and keeper. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the SL-W vs PAK-W match?
A. Possibly. This is a morning game and forecasts show a rain chance ranging from around 35 percent to 75 percent depending on the source, so a delay or reduced overs is possible. Keep an eye on the toss.

Q. What time does the SL-W vs PAK-W 2nd T20I start in India?
A. The match starts at 10:00 AM IST. Since Sri Lanka is in the same time zone as India, local and Indian time are the same for this game.