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Deepti Sharma was absent from India’s playing XI for the second T20I match against Sri Lanka Women due to a mild fever. The all-rounder was sidelined for precautionary reasons, as the team management chose to avoid any risks early in the five-match series.
Sneh Rana Steps In as Replacement
In Deepti’s absence, Sneh Rana was included in the lineup as her replacement. India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, confirmed this decision at the toss, where she opted to field first at the ACA VDCA Cricket Stadium.
Maintaining Momentum in the Series
Harmanpreet indicated that the rest of the team would maintain the winning strategy that worked in their opening match. India entered the match with a 1-0 lead in the series, having delivered a commanding performance in the first T20I. Resting Deepti was deemed a prudent choice, especially with several matches still ahead, where her contribution will be crucial once she regains full fitness.
Sri Lanka’s Strategy Moving Forward
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu stated that her team would retain their original playing XI and emphasized the necessity of batting with confidence. She acknowledged that the team had struggled with their positioning in the previous match and aimed to improve their approach in this game.
Playing XI Overview
Sri Lanka Women (Playing XI): Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Kaushani Nuthyangana (wicketkeeper), Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera, Kawya Kavindi, Shashini Gimhani.
India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani.
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