In match no. 2 of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 3, 2024, starting at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Fantasy XI fans confused about player selections? We’ve sorted the best options based on statistics and form—let us help you!
Fantasy XI:
Muneeba Ali, Harshitha Madhavi, Vishmi Gunaratne, Aliya Riaz, Chamari Athapaththu, Nida Dar, Kavisha Dilhari, Fatima Sana, Sadia Iqbal, Inoka Ranaweera, Inoshi Priyadharshani
Keeper-batter:
Muneeba Ali –
The 27-year-old top-order batter has accumulated 1,261 runs from 71 T20I innings at an average of 19.40, with two fifties and a century, including the highest score of 102. In the Asia Cup, she registered consecutive scores of 46*, 37*, and 37, and followed up with 27 and 11 in the warm-up games. Muneeba is a reliable anchor, making her a dependable choice for the Fantasy XI.
Batters:
Harshitha Madhavi –
The 26-year-old top-order batter has amassed 1,463 runs from 61 T20I innings at an average of 31.12 and a strike rate of 99.72, with the highest score of 86*. In her last three T20I outings, she notched consecutive fifties, scoring 69*, 86*, and 65. Harshitha scored a solid 29 in the first warm-up game and is a promising batter in form, making her a rewarding pick for the Fantasy XI.
Vishmi Gunaratne –
The 19-year-old top-order batter has scored 720 runs from 43 T20I innings at an average of 20.57, with the highest of 73*. Though Vishmi hasn’t been at her best lately, earlier this year in the T20 World Cup Qualifier in the UAE, she delivered important knocks. Her potential makes her a solid choice for the Fantasy XI.
Aliya Riaz –
The 32-year-old middle-order batter has posted 1,112 runs from 80 T20I outings at an average of 21.38, with the highest score of 57*, and has also taken 20 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 7.94. This year, Aliya has averaged 34.80 in T20Is with a strike rate of 115.23. Her improved efforts, especially with the bat, will be key for Pakistan’s success, making her a vital pick for the Fantasy XI.
All-rounders:
Chamari Athapaththu –
The 34-year-old all-rounder is one of the best in international cricket, amassing 3,326 runs from 137 outings at an average of 25.38 and a strike rate of 110.90, while also taking 56 wickets from 81 innings at an economy rate of 6.64. Chamari has been in a purple patch, scoring 675 runs and taking 16 wickets from 17 outings this year. As a seasoned all-rounder, she will lead from the front, making her a must pick any Fantasy XI.
Nida Dar –
The 37-year-old all-rounder has picked up 143 wickets from 148 T20I outings at an economy rate of 5.70, while scoring 2,021 runs from 137 innings, with the highest of 75. Though her recent scores have been modest (16, 29, 12, 4, 14), Nida remains one of the leading all-rounders and could capitalize on her form, making her a strong choice for the Fantasy XI.
Kavisha Dilhari –
The 23-year-old all-rounder has accumulated 483 runs from 46 innings, with the highest of 51*, and taken 50 wickets from 60 innings, with the best of 4/13. While Kavisha has been handy with the bat, her standout bowling makes her the leading wicket-taker for her side, positioning her as a valuable player for the Fantasy XI.
Fatima Sana –
The 22-year-old bowling all-rounder has secured 31 wickets from 41 T20I innings, with the best of 3/18, and scored 316 runs from 26 innings at an average of 26.33 and a strike rate of 113.66. Though she has been wicketless in her last six outings, Fatima has stepped up with consistent scores of 23*, 37*, 37*, 27, 20*, and 17. Her recent form makes her a quickly rising all-rounder and a promising pick for the Fantasy XI.
Bowlers:
Sadia Iqbal –
The 29-year-old left-arm off-spinner has claimed 53 wickets from 43 T20I innings, with the best of 4/16, averaging 18.00 and maintaining an economy rate of 5.66. With 14 wickets in her last six T20Is, Sadia is in top form and can be relied upon to lead the wicket-tally, making her a key selection for the Fantasy XI.
Inoka Ranaweera –
The 38-year-old left-arm off-spinner has picked up 91 wickets from 82 T20I innings, with the best of 4/7, and an economy rate of 5.86. Returning to the side after missing the Asia Cup, Inoka’s experience shone through in her economical performances during the warm-up games, making her an essential pick for the Fantasy XI.
Inoshi Priyadharshani –
The 37-year-old right-arm off-spinner has taken 36 wickets from 32 T20I innings, with the best of 4/10 and an economy rate of 5.86. Continuing her strong bowling form, Inoshi delivered impressive figures of 2/11 and 1/3 in the warm-up games. Her ability to adapt and consistently take wickets makes her a valuable addition to the Fantasy XI.
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