Sat Oct 05 10:00:39 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Wins Toss, Elects to Bat First Against Australia in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
**Sharjah, UAE:** The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup kicked off with a clash between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sharjah. The match, being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, pits two cricketing powerhouses against each other.
Australia, led by Alyssa Healy, has a dominant record against Sri Lanka, having won all 7 previous T20 internationals. However, Sri Lanka, captained by Chamari Athapaththu, looked to upset the odds by winning the toss and electing to bat first.
This sets the stage for an intriguing encounter. While Australia is undoubtedly favored, Sri Lanka will be looking to pull off a major upset and make a statement early in the tournament.
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