Bangladesh Women vs Sri Lanka Women 2nd T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between BAN-W vs SL-W T20I match?

After winning the ODI series, Sri Lanka Women are eyeing a victory in the T20I leg as well when they clash against Bangladesh Women in the second T20I match of the three-match series. The second match of the series is scheduled to be played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, on Thursday, 30th April. While the hosts aim to bounce back and keep the series alive, the visitors will look to clinch the series and extend their lead. 

Bangladesh Women

Bangladesh Women are struggling badly with their form in this format, and this is a concerning factor for the team ahead of the crucial ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled in June this year. After the ODI series defeat, they suffered a humiliating defeat in the series opener, losing the first match by 25 runs. While chasing a target of 162 runs, they could only manage to reach just 136 for 7 in their 20 overs. Shorna Akter was the best performer with the bat, scoring 60 runs off 45 deliveries. They will look to bounce back in the second match. 

Sri Lanka Women

Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan women are riding high on their confidence. They are currently on a three-match winning streak after their latest 25-run victory in the series opener against Bangladesh Women. While batting first, they scored a challenging total of 161 runs for the loss of 4 wickets and restricted the hosts to just 131 runs. Imesha Dulani (55) and Harshita Samarwickarma (61) were the standout batters. In bowling, Chamari Athapaththu, Malki Madar, and Mithali Ayodhya grabbed two wickets. 

BAN-W vs SL-W 2nd T20I Match Details

 BAN-W vs SL-W 2nd T20I Pitch Report

The surface in Sylhet is likely to be a balanced surface. It offers good help to spinners with turns and slow drifts. Pacers can come in handy during the power play, but they won't get much help in the latter half of the match. In general, Pacers will need to land the ball on a specific spot because of the low and sometimes inconsistent bounce; batters often need to spend some time at the crease to adjust their timing. The average first innings total is likely to be around 140-155.

BAN-W vs SL-W 2nd T20I Weather Report

The weather in Sylhet is likely to be cloudy with extreme humidity, with an 85% chance of rain interrupting it.  The temperature will be around 31-35°C with a humidity of approximately 75%, making it hotter on Thursday. 

BAN-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Records

BAN-W vs SL-W 2nd T20I Probable XI

• Bangladesh Women: Juraiya Firdous, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c/wk), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Sultana Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter

• Sri Lanka Women: Hasini Perera, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nimasha Meepage, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana, Chamari Athapattu (c), Malki Madara, Hansima Karunaratne, Inoka Ranaweera

Players To Watch Out For in the BAN-W vs SL-W 2nd T20I Match

• Shorna Akter | BAN-W: Bangladesh's middle-order batter delivered a brilliant performance in the series opener T20I clash. She saved the batting inning from a collapse by scoring 60 runs off just 45 deliveries while chasing a target of 162. The 19-year-old all-rounder also contributes with her bowling. Overall, she has scored 456 runs in 43 T20I matches and has taken 22 wickets as well. She will be one player to watch out for in this game. 

• Chamari Athapaththu | SL-W: The captain of the Sri Lankan Women's team is one of the most experienced players on the Sri Lankan Women's team. She is a brilliant all-rounder who contributes with her batting and bowling. She scored 32 runs against Bangladesh in the first T20I match and also grabbed two wickets. She is a valuable match-winner asset for the team. She is one player to watch out for against the Bangladesh Women.

BAN-W vs SL-W 2nd T20I Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last four T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bat on two occasions and bowl twice as well. 

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

• Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has hosted just 43 Women's T20I matches to date, in which the batting first team has won 33 matches, while teams batting second have won just 14. Considering the surface and pitch records, batting first teams are most likely to get maximum help. 

BAN-W vs SL-W T20I Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Bangladesh Women (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 35-40
• BAN-W Total: 130-145
• Match Winner: Sri Lanka Women

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Sri Lanka Women (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-42
• SL-W Total: 155-160
• Match Winner: Sri Lanka Women

Who will win today's BAN-W vs SL-W 2nd T20I match?

After the ODI series victory, Sri Lanka Women are riding high on their confidence, defeating the hosts in the series opener T20I match. It was a dominant victory by the visitors in the opening match, which makes them favourites to win the second T20I match as well. On the other hand, Bangladesh Women are competitive in terms of quality in this format, they are far behind their rivals in the head-to-head clashes.