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The much-anticipated clash is set for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup as the Asian champions, Sri Lanka Women, take on one of the tournament's top contenders, India Women. This match is a repeat of the 2024 Women's Asia Cup final, but things have not been smooth for Sri Lanka Women in this World Cup so far. They’ve suffered two crushing defeats, and now their hopes of progressing further hang by a thread. Sri Lanka Women’s struggles have stemmed from their shaky batting lineup. Heavily reliant on their captain Chamari Athapaththu, the team desperately needs her to produce a captain’s knock. Young opener Vishmi Gunarathne and middle-order star Harshitha Samarawickrama, who was the hero in the Asia Cup, also carry the burden of Sri Lanka’s hopes. Players like Nilakshika Silva and Hasini Perera have shown promise, but they must step up when it counts most. On the bowling front, Sri Lanka has been more solid. Udeshika Prabodani leads the pace attack with four wickets to her name, while Sugandika Kumari’s accurate spin has been a bright spot. Chamari can also contribute with the ball, and Inoka Ranaweera plays a crucial supporting role. This is a must-win game for Sri Lanka Women if they want to stay alive in the tournament. India Women, on the other hand, come into this match with mixed fortunes. After a demoralizing loss to New Zealand, they bounced back strongly, claiming victory in the heated contest against arch-rivals Pakistan. However, the injury cloud over captain Harmanpreet Kaur casts doubt over their momentum. If Kaur is unavailable, it could be a huge blow to India's chances. Smriti Mandhana, who has yet to fire, must take charge at the top, while Shafali Verma got her touch back with a decent knock in the last game. Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh add firepower in the middle. Deepti Sharma, one of the top all-rounders, will also play a key role with both bat and ball. Their spinners - Asha Sobhana and Shreyanka Patil are crucial on these UAE pitches that favor turn. The stakes are high for both teams. Sri Lanka Women must rediscover their form from the Asia Cup, while India Women looks to build on their momentum. Will Sri Lanka pull off another famous victory? Or will India march closer to the knockout stage? We’re about to find out in this high-octane battle!