In match no. 8 of the ongoing Bali Bash Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) series, Indonesia and Singapore are slated to go up against each other on the 7th of July 2024. The game will be played at Udayana Cricket Ground, Bali, and commences at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Indonesia – Ni Wayan Sariani (C), Kisi Kasse, Maria Corazon, Tri Wardani Hamid, Desi Wulandari, Ni Luh Dewi, Rahmawati Pangestuti (WK), Sang Ayu Nyoman, Kadek Winda Prastini (WK), Ni Nanda Sakarini (WK), Dara Paramitha, Fitria Rada Rani, Lie Qiao, Ni Ariani, Ni Putri Suwandewi
Singapore – Shafina Mahesh (C), Ananya Sarma, Laasya Bommareddy, Sara Merican, GK Diviya, Roshni Seth, Vinu Kumar, Saumya Piumi Gurusinghe (WK), Ada Bhasin, Damini Ramesh, Devika Galia, Haresh Dhavina, Jocelyn Pooranakaran, Johanna Pooranakaran
Players to watch out:
Ni Nanda Sakarini
The 26-year-old keeper-batter, from 36 T20I innings, has amassed 964 runs, including a highest of 95*, averaging 38.56. Ni Nanda Sakarini didn’t have the best of starts to this campaign, departing for 9, but she followed up with scores of 25*, 15, and 28. She should be backed to convert this string of starts into substantial scores, leading the scoring.
Ni Wayan Sariani
The 34-year-old pacer, averaging 7.29 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.24, has bagged 48 wickets from 32 T20I outings, registering the best of 4/2. Ni Wayan Sariani has had an extraordinary campaign thus far, registering bowling figures of 3/9, 2/4, 3/7, and 4/2. Given her experience and recent success, count on her for breakthroughs.
Shafina Mahesh
The 25-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 44 outings, has accumulated 510 runs and from 32 bowling innings has picked up 24 wickets, registering respective bests of 92* and 4/2. Shafina has had a quiet campaign thus far, registering bowling figures of 0/8, 0/20, 0/22, and 0/28, while her scores read 4, 2, 1, and 1. She’ll be backed to find her footing and finish on a high.
Johanna Pooranakaran
The 19-year-old pacer, from 18 T20I innings, has struck 11 scalps, including the best of 2/10, maintaining an economy rate of 8.08. Johanna has had a notable campaign thus far, returning bowling figures of 1/13, 0/26, 0/30, and 1/11. It’ll be expected that she extends this form, stepping up with another match-winning spell.
Pitch:
The Udayana Cricket Ground pleases bowlers, particularly pacers, and presents difficulties for batters. The bowling-friendly conditions result in an average score in the 110s, requiring batters to exhibit discipline to post a competitive total.
Weather:
With no chance of rain on the radar and the temperature expected to hover around 27°C, we are in for a complete game of cricket in Bali. It should be a pleasant day with light winds, partly cloudy skies, and 82% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Ni Nanda Sakarini, Ni Luh Dewi, Maria Corazon, Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Putri Suwandewi, Ada Bhasin, GK Diviya, Lie Qiao, Ni Wayan Sariani, Shafina Mahesh, Johanna Pooranakaran
Match details:
Date – July 07, 2024
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Udayana Cricket Ground, Bali
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.