Pithoragarh Hurricanes will go up against Mussoorie Thunders in match no. 3 of the 2024 Uttarakhand Women’s Twenty20 (T20) League (UWL) on the 20th of September 2024. The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun, will host the game, starting at 11:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Pithoragarh Hurricanes – Neelam Bisht (C), Raghavi Bist, Neelam Bharadwaj, Safina, Jyoti Giri, Anjali Kathait, Preeti Bhandari, Muskan Kumari, Karuna Shety, Ankita Shah, Bhoomi Umar, Yashika Baunthiyal, Ananya Mehra, Nandina Kaushik, Ritika Chauhan
Mussoorie Thunders – Mansi Joshi (C), Sarika Koli, Prema Rawat, Anjali Goswami, Nandini Kashyap, Reena Jindal, Divya Bohra, Shagun Chaudhary, Sakshi Joshi, Gaytri Arya, Nandini Sharma, Rudra Sharma, Neha Mehta, Garima Bisht, Sona Badola
Players to watch out:
Neelam Bharadwaj
The 18-year-old all-rounder was a standout for the team in the 2023 UWL, registering scores of 20(23), 40*(45), 11*(18), and 19(13), while with the ball, producing figures of 2/7 (2), 2/1 (2), and 1/2 (2). Neelam is a highly promising talent, and the team will count on her to pick up from where she left off, producing the goods.
Safina
The 22-year-old right-arm off-spinner had an outstanding showing in the UWL last year, being effective and economical throughout, with figures of 0/9 (3), 1/15 (3), 4/10 (3), 0/8 (2), and 2/10 (3.3). Safina’s success continued into the 2023-24 domestic season, and she can be relied upon to lead the wickets tally, delivering breakthroughs.
Reena Jindal
The 31-year-old all-rounder had a notable UWL campaign last year, managing a few starts and registering best scores of 28*(37) and 21*(30), while her returns with the ball read 0/17 (4), 1/11 (2), 2/8 (4), and 0/18 (3). The team will be hopeful that Reena steps up her batting efforts while also chipping in with the ball.
Prema Rawat
The 22-year-old leg-spinner produced figures of 0/12 (3), 1/3 (2), 1/11 (3), and 2/23 (4) in the 2023 UWL and was also handy with the bat on a few occasions, registering scores of 12*(8) and 12(15) while batting in the lower order. Prema also had a decent domestic season last year and can be relied upon for improved efforts.
Pitch:
The Dehradun wicket favors both pacers and spinners, creating ideal conditions for bowling, as evident from the average score in the 110s. However, batters who settle in and find their rhythm can accumulate runs effectively.
Weather:
The temperature is forecasted to be around 31°C, with light winds, mostly sunny skies, and humidity at 78%. Clear conditions promise a complete game of cricket in Dehradun.
Fantasy playing XI:
Preeti Bhandari, Sarika Koli, Jyoti Giri, Mansi Joshi, Neelam Bisht, Prema Rawat, Neelam Bharadwaj, Reena Jindal, Sakshi Joshi, Safina, Ritika Chauhan
Match details:
Date – September 20, 2024
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
