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Sri Lanka womens new head coach Hemantha Devapriya has not given up hopes of his team causing a few upsets in the four-match ODI series against England, despite injuries to four key players.Former captain and experienced all-rounder Shashikala Siriwardene is out with a knee injury, which was followed by a bout of flu. There are also injuries to left-arm medium-pacer Udeshika Prabodhani (shoulder), batsman Yasodara Mendis (finger) and hard hitting all-rounder, Eshani Lokusuriyage (ankle). But Devapriya, a former first-class wicketkeeper, was optimistic.Its a big task to beat a strong England side with all these injuries, but nevertheless it is a good series to identify who the good players are, he said. It is a good chance for the youngsters who have replaced the injured players to showcase their talent and a good opportunity to find what our current bench strength is.Devapriya has been in the job for only two weeks, and said he didnt have sufficient time to get to know the players well but has been able to instill a lot of confidence into them.I told them that they need to be mentally tough and to believe in their ability, Devapriya said. Ive found that they have underestimated themselves and they didnt believe in their individual talent.I told them that they are the best thats why they have been selected. They have now started to believe in themselves and you can see that there is change of attitude in the dressing room. They have the potential and if they play to it, they will be able to surprise England.There are a lot of areas that needs to be changed but those are long term goals which I hope to do after the series.This is Devapriyas second assignment as a coach at Sri Lankas top level. He had earlier handled the Sri Lanka mens A team from 1998 to 2004 and before his present appointment had been coaching Premier club sides such as NCC, Bloomfield, CCC and Sri Lanka Army SC.His appointment followed a whitewash at the hands of Australia in September, a result that also instigated the appointment of Inoka Ranaweera as captain of the team instead of Chamari Atapattu.The change was made to the captaincy to give Chamari more freedom to play her own game. We found that the captaincy weighed on her and she was not delivering with bat and ball to her full potential, Devapriya said.Chief selector Vinothen John said the batting order would be shuffled, with Nipuni Hansika and Hasini Perera opening in place of the regulars Atapattu and Prasadani Weerakkody.We have seen on many occasions Chamari and Prasadani laying a solid opening foundation but the middle order has not been consistent, said John.We thought of strengthening the middle order with Chamari and Prasadani batting at number 3 and 4 respectively while introducing a new pair of openers. We have tested this new combination during practices and it seems very positive. We cannot afford to lose more matches.The series commences on Wednesday with the first ODI at the SSC. The last three matches of the series will be played for ICC Womens Championship points. 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Especially as he has welcomed back several senior stars for the trip to Dublin. What we do know is that the atmosphere inside the Aviva will be electric, with most of those in attendance willing on another famous win for the boys in green.Team newsJoe Schmidt has made just one change to the starting XV that played in Chicago, with Jordi Murphys long-term injury opening the door for Sean OBrien to start at openside. That means that Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier remains on the replacements bench where he is joined by Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson.New Zealand have made five changes to the side that was beaten in Chicago. Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock are both fit again and will start, while Malakai Fekitoa and Anton Lienert-Brown form the centre partnership having impressed against Italy, and there is also a start for Israel Dagg.Ireland: Kearney, Trimble, Payne, Henshaw, Zebo, Sexton, Murray; McGrath, Best (captain), Furlong, Ryan, Toner, Stander, OBrien, HeaslipReplacements:?Cronin, Healy, Bealham, Henderson, Van der Flier, Marmion, Jackson, RingroseNew Zealand:?Smith, Dagg, Fekitoa, Lienert-Brown, Savea, Barrett, Smith, Moody, Coles, Franks, Retallick, Whitelock, Squire, Cane, Read (captain)Replacements: Taylor, Crockett, Faumuina, Barrett, SSavea, Perenara, Cruden, NaholoKey head-to-headNew Zealand were rattled in Chicago.dddddddddddd. Their lineout, normally imperious, misfired on three ocassions and they conceded 17 turnovers as they struggled to reel Ireland in. One reason for that was the performances of Donnacha Ryan and Devin Toner in the Irish second row. However, the experienced duo will face a sterner test in Dublin as first-choice All Blacks locks Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick return and the battle of the boiler room may well prove pivotal to the outcome of the game. If Ireland can capitalise on any rustiness then another famous win might just be on the cards.Key stats *Ireland had lost 22 matches in a row against the All Blacks prior to the Chicago Test.*In Chicago, Ireland had less territory (49 percent) and missed more tackles (16-13) than New Zealand.*On the only previous occasion that Ireland avoided defeat to the All Blacks [a 10-10 draw at Landsdowne Road in January, 1973] they lost the teams next meeting.WeatherThe forecast for Saturday in Dublin is at least dry, but it is predicted to be bitterly cold with the six degree temperature feeling a lot cooler than that. The chill will probably be more of a concern for the supporters than the players, however.PredictionIreland know how hard it is to beat the All Blacks once, so backing up that performance just two weeks after their momentous night in the States seems a tall order. They have had the best part of a fortnight to prepare for this match, but then so too have New Zealand. Hansens side are a wounded animal, and will have spent the last two weeks pinpointing exactly where they went in wrong in Chicago. It will be Ireland wearing green in Dublin, but they are about to find out when its a good idea to make the All Blacks angry. New Zealand to win this one with a late flourish. ' ' '