West Indies vs Sri Lanka Live score, Women’s T20 World Cup: Vishmi Gunaratne backs Lanka to build on New Zealand upset against West Indies – The Tech Word News

West Indies vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup: Confidence and belief continue to grow in the Sri Lanka Women’s camp as they prepare for a pivotal Group B clash against West Indies Women in the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bristol. Sri Lanka, fresh off a memorable upset over defending champions New Zealand, are looking to pick up the pace and keep the semi-final battle open.

Opening batsman Vishmi Gunaratne highlighted the importance of the batting department’s contribution to the win over New Zealand, but insisted the team was already focused on the challenge ahead. According to the youngster, Sri Lanka made full use of the three training days to settle their plans and preparations ahead of their arrival in Bristol.

Gunaratne also revealed the characters that shaped her cricketing journey. Her biggest inspiration remains Indian superstar Virat Kohli, whom she has admired since childhood. She drew motivation from every teammate in the dressing room and praised new head coach Jamie Siddons for his positive outlook and emphasis on fearless, aggressive cricket.

The conditions at the County Ground presented an interesting challenge. Pitch analysts Julia Price and Isobel Joyce observed 11 millimeters of grass on the surface along with slight humidity, factors that influenced West Indies captain Hayley Matthews to opt to bowl first. However, they suggested that the spin bowlers could ultimately prove decisive due to the size and bounce available at the venue.

Despite losing the toss, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu expressed confidence in her side and warned against complacency. Although Sri Lanka beat the West Indies in the Caribbean earlier in the year, she stressed that professional teams need to adapt to different venues and conditions.

With both sides chasing semi-final qualification, the encounter in Bristol promised to be one of the decisive contests in Group B.