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Italy Women vs Sweden Women: Italy Women will face Sweden Women in the 5th match of the Womens Pentangular Series 2022. The game will be played at Desert Springs Cricket Ground on Sunday, 13th November 2022.
Italy Women had a flying start to the tournament. They faced Norway Women and knocked them down completely. Defending a total of 146, Norway Women were bowled out of mere 36 runs. Additionally, the skipper sealed the game with the ball with an excellent performance. Now, they are riding high on confidence for this game against Sweden.
Sweden Women, on the other hand, did not have the opportunity to play their first game. The match against the Isle of Man Women was washed out owing to rain disruptions. Sweden’s Women are in good form as they have won all their past 5 games.
Match Details for Italy Women vs Sweden Women
Series: Womens Pentangular Series 2022
Date: 12th November 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Desert Springs Cricket Ground, Almeria
Pitch Details
Rain disruptions are very likely in Spain. The game is unlikely to go on floors without any forced breaks. Furthermore, the pitch surface will act balanced. Also, batting first could be a good choice on this wicket.
Probable Playing XI
Italy Women
Sharon Withanage, Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Chathurika Mahamalage, Kumudu Peddrick (captain), Emilia Bartram, Methnara Rathnayake (wicket-keeper), Gayathri Batagoda, Serena Warnakulasuriya, Dishani Samarawickrama, Sewmini Kanankege, Sonia Toffoletto
Sweden Women
Signe Lundell (wicket-keeper), Gunjan Shukla (captain), Abhilasha Singh, Eman Asim, Elsa Thelander, Anya Vaidya, Rashmi Samashekar, Sienna Linden, Surya Ravuri, Imali Jayasooriya, Sophie Elmsjoo
Match Predictions for Italy Women vs Sweden Women
Italy Women are the most probable winners of this fixture. They performed brilliantly in their first game. Additionally, they stepped in as a team. Hence, their confidence and spirits are sky high. However, Sweden Women did not get to play and are eager to step onto the field. As they are fresh as a unit, they can put up a good fight. Overall, we expect a good game between the two teams.
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