In match no. 5 of the ongoing tri-nation One-Day International (ODI) series, Scotland will lock horns against Papua New Guinea. The game is scheduled for 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 11th of August 2024, at the VRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen.
Squads:
Scotland – Chloe Abel, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Olivia Bell, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Maryam Faisal, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Saskia Horley, Lorna Jack, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Niamh Muir, Nayma Sheikh, Ellen Watson
Papua New Guinea – Brenda Tau (C), Sibona Jimmy, Tanya Ruma, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Pauke Siaka, Isabel Toua, Naoani Vare, Geua Tom, Kevau Frank, Henao Thomas, Vicky Araa, Buruka Vicky, Dika Lohia, Mahuta Jayphert
Players to watch out:
Katherine Fraser
The 19-year-old all-rounder, from 4 ODI appearances, has added 95 runs to the tally while also taking 5 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 3.92, and registering bests of 74* and 2/26. Leading up to the series, Katherine featured in England’s domestic season, and bringing the learnings into this series has registered scores of 74* and 8, alongside bowling figures of 1/31 and 1/22. She’ll be counted on for all-round efforts.
Darcey Carter
The 19-year-old all-rounder, from 7 ODIs, has accumulated 170 runs at an average of 24.28 and claimed 4 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 4.66. Following a quiet start to this series, scoring just 16(28) and returning bowling figures of 0/30 (5), she scored a fine 86 in her most recent match, a career best, and her returns with the ball read 1/23. She can be relied upon for contributions with both bat and ball.
Brenda Tau
The 26-year-old keeper-batter, from 8 ODI outings, has posted 157 runs, including the highest score of 72. In the shortest format, she has amassed 877 runs from 45 T20I innings, reflecting her experience. In her previous 5 outings, all ODIs, including two in this series, she has registered scores of 17, 25, 3, 25, and 12. She has consistently managed starts and should be backed to convert them into substantial scores.
Isabel Toua
The 29-year-old pacer, from 8 ODIs, has taken 10 wickets, including the best of 4/38, maintaining an economy rate of 4.39, and has also been handy with the bat on a few occasions. During her most recent campaign, an ODI tri-series, she produced figures of 4/38, 1/59, and 2/32. Carrying the momentum into this series, she has produced figures of 1/31 and 1/34 and can be relied upon for breakthroughs.
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Pitch:
With an average score in the 210s, the 22 yards at the VRA Cricket Ground features a well-balanced pitch. However, bowlers, particularly pacers, have the upper hand, and batters, once they have spent sufficient time in the middle, can look to shift gears.
Weather:
It will be a warm, sunny day in Amstelveen, with the temperature expected to hover around 24°C, light winds, and a humidity level of 67%. With clear skies on the radar, we are in for a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Lorna Jack, Brenda Tau, Saskia Horley, Tanya Ruma, Pauke Siaka, Sibona Jimmy, Henao Thomas, Darcey Carter, Abtaha Maqsood, Katherine Fraser, Isabel Toua
Match details:
Date – August 11, 2024
Time – 2:30 PM IST
Venue – VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen
Broadcast – Access live scores on the FanCode app and website.