Let’s have a look at the top parlay picks for the final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 between India Women and Sri Lanka Women, scheduled to be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on July 28.
The ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 is down to its final match. The tournament, which began with eight teams divided into two groups, saw each team playing three group-stage matches. In the semi-finals, India Women cruised past Bangladesh with a 10-wicket victory, while Sri Lanka narrowly edged past Pakistan by three wickets.
India, seven-time champions, dominated their group with a perfect record, winning all three games. They defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the opener before going on to thrash the UAE by 78 runs, and Nepal by 82 runs. In the semi-final, India opted to bowl first, swiftly taking control of the game. Renuka Singh’s impressive figures of 3 for 10 in the powerplay and Radha Yadav’s 3 for 14 in her four overs restricted Bangladesh to a modest total of 80. Smriti Mandhana then led the chase with an unbeaten 55 off 39 balls, alongside Shafali Verma’s 26 not-out, to secure the win in just 11 overs.
The second semi-final was a thrilling affair as Sri Lanka just about managed to get over the line. Bowling first, Udeshika Prabodhani took 2 for 23 in her four overs with Kavisha Dilhari bagging 2 for 30 but Pakistan posted a fighting total of 140. The hosts had a shaky start to the run-chase, with 19 for 2 on the board in four overs. However, Chamari Athapaththu stood up like a rock and made an outstanding 63 off 48 to put the team on the brink of a victory. Anushka Sanjeewani scored an unbeaten 24 to get Sri Lanka over the finish line.
With both teams showcasing formidable performances, the final promises to be a thrilling encounter.
India Women to win
India Women to beat Sri Lanka Women at odds of 1.20 (BetWinner)
Looking at the head to head record, it is a pretty lopsided rivalry, with India winning 19 out of 24 encounters between the two teams. Indian women have lost only one T20I to Sri Lanka in the last 17 meetings and that highlights their dominance.
The Sri Lankan team heavily relies on the all-round brilliance of Chamari Athapaththu, especially in the batting department, making them vulnerable if she falls early. Their bowling lineup features Kavisha Dilhari, Udeshika Prabodhani, and Inoshi Priyadharshani.
On the other hand, India Women boast a formidable batting lineup with stars like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh. Their bowling attack is equally impressive, comprising Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil, and Pooja Vastrakar.
You can bet on India Women to win this match at odds of 1.20 on BetWinner.
Shafali Verma top India Women batter
Shafali Verma to be the top India Women batter at odds of 4.33 (22Bet)
At just 20 years old, Shafali Verma is regarded as one of the most destructive batters globally and has been in exceptional form. She scored 40 and 37 in the first two matches of the Women’s Asia Cup before blasting an 81 off 48 balls against Nepal. In the semi-final against Bangladesh, she remained unbeaten on 26.
In her T20I career, Verma has impressive statistics, accumulating 1932 runs at an average of 25 with a strike rate of 132. She has also recorded 10 half-centuries in international T20 cricket. Back her to be the top batter for India Women at odds of 4.33 on 22Bet.
Chamari Athapaththu top Sri Lanka Women batter
Chamari Athapaththu to be the top Sri Lanka Women batter at odds of 2.62 (BetWinner)
The Sri Lankan captain is one of the best players in the world and is known for making a big impact with both bat and ball. With the bat in particular, Chamari Athapaththu is highly valuable for Sri Lanka, being by far their best batter.
The left-hand opening batter is the top run-scorer in the ongoing tournament, having scored 243 runs from four innings at a strike rate of 148, with one century and a half century. You can back Athapaththu to score the most runs for Sri Lanka at odds of 2.62 on BetWinner.
Team with the top bowler – India
India Women to have the top bowler of the match at odds of 1.45 (22Bet)
Team India have an outstanding bowling unit and will be facing a vulnerable batting line-up of Sri Lanka. The hosts have decent bowling resources but will be up against a strong batting unit, making this a pretty safe bet.
India have Deepti Sharma, who has picked nine wickets in four games in this tournament at 4.37 economy. Renuka Singh has taken seven scalps while Radha Yadav has snared six wickets. India has three three-wicket hauls in the competition compared to only one from Sri Lanka. Bet on India to have the best bowler of the match at odds of 1.45 on 22Bet.
India Women highest opening partnership
India Women to score the most runs before 1st dismissal at odds of 1.66 (22Bet)
India Women have one of the world’s most formidable opening pairs in Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. These two aggressive batters can take control of the game right from the start, providing a strong foundation for the team. Sri Lanka have Chamari Athapaththu in terrific form but her opening partner is not as reliable.
India’s opening duo has had partnerships of 85, 23 and 83 in three innings they have batted together in the tournament. Betting on India to have the highest opening partnership at odds of 1.66 on 22Bet would be wise.
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- Indian Rupee as a currency
- Very Competitive odds
- Website available in Hindi