The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 begins with a face-off between the UAE Women and Nepal Women on July 19. Following this opener, cricket fans will be treated to a high-stakes match between India Women and Pakistan Women.
This highly anticipated clash will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka on July 19 at 7:00 PM IST. Before the action begins, let’s dive into the pitch report to see what the conditions might offer for this thrilling encounter.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium hosted nine matches in the Lankan Premier League (LPL 2024). The pitch appeared to be favourable for batting, with true pace and bounce uncommon for Sri Lankan wickets. This allowed batters to play freely and score runs around the ground.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report:
For bowlers, especially the pacers, there was some assistance with a new ball. However, as the game progressed, the pitch became more conducive to batting. Notably, six out of nine LPL matches were won by the team chasing, suggesting that captains winning the toss might prefer to bowl first and chase the target under lights, when batting conditions could improve.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Ground Stats (Recent Matches, LPL 2024):
– Matches: 9
– Matches won batting first: 3
– Matches won batting second: 6
– Average first innings total: 191
– Average second innings total: 187
Scoring Patterns in Recent Games:
– 130-150: 1
– 151-170: 1
– 171-190: 10
– 191-210: 3
– 211-230: 3
As we await the showdown between India Women and Pakistan Women, these insights into the pitch conditions will be crucial for both teams in strategizing their game plans.
