AU-W vs SL-W Playing 11: Australia Women (AU-W) will take on Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) in the 5th game of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.
The match will be held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 5 at 03:30 PM IST. It is expected to be a thrilling contest between two strong teams. Here is all you need to know about the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 clash between Australia and Sri Lanka:

Match Information:
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch is known to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. The average first-innings score at this venue in recent T20 matches is around 110 runs, with spinners dominating the wickets. The weather will be hot and dry, with temperatures hovering around 33°C and humidity expected to be 44%.
Australia Women: Australia, the five-time champions, are starting their campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup with high hopes. With an explosive batting lineup led by Alyssa Healy and the all-round prowess of Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner, Australia will look to dominate. Their bowling attack, led by Megan Schutt and Georgia Wareham, adds immense depth to the team.
Sri Lanka Women: Sri Lanka, led by the dynamic Chamari Athapaththu, will be eager to bounce back after a defeat in their first game. Athapaththu’s leadership and form with both bat and ball will be key for the team. Players like Harshitha Madhavi and Kavisha Dilhari will have a crucial role in this contest.
Alyssa Healy: The Australian wicket-keeper is in fine form, consistently scoring in her last few games. Healy’s aggressive batting at the top will set the tone for Australia.
Chamari Athapaththu: Sri Lanka’s captain is known for her ability to change games single-handedly. She is a top-order batter and a handy bowler, making her Sri Lanka’s most important player.
Megan Schutt: Schutt’s ability to swing the ball both ways makes her Australia’s premier bowler. Her experience in handling pressure situations will be crucial for her team.
Harshitha Madhavi: A promising batter for Sri Lanka, Madhavi’s consistency in the middle order can help stabilize her team’s innings.
There are no major injury concerns for either team. Australia will field their strongest lineup, while Sri Lanka might consider a couple of changes after their first game loss to Pakistan. All eyes will be on Chamari Athapaththu to lead the charge for the Lankans.
Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (C & WK), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt
Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi De Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Sachini Nisansala, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani
Australia Women: 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, Darcie Brown
Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Athapaththu, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Nilakshika Silva, Ama Kanchana, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hasini Perera, Inoshi Fernando, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulasooriya, Harshitha Madhavi, Kaveesha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Shashini Gimhani