The national women’s teams of Australia and Pakistan will face each other at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, for match no. 14 of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. The game is scheduled for the 11th of October 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Australia has enjoyed a strong start to their campaign, winning both of their matches convincingly. They chased down Sri Lanka’s total of 93 with ease, winning by 6 wickets, and followed that with a dominant 60-run win over New Zealand, defending their total of 148. Meanwhile, Pakistan claimed a 31-run win against Sri Lanka while defending 116 but was unable to maintain momentum, suffering a 6-wicket defeat to India while defending their total of 105.
Squads:
Australia women’s cricket team
Alyssa Healy (C), Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
Pakistan women’s cricket team
Fatima Sana (C), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan
Players to watch out:
Tahlia McGrath
The 28-year-old all-rounder from 36 T20I outings has amassed 990 runs, at an average of 41.25 and a strike rate of 132.70, and from 24 innings, she has secured 18 wickets at an economy rate of 8.47, with bests of 91* and 3/13. In the World Cup league games, Tahlia wasn’t required in the season opener, and in their most recent game, she remained unbeaten on 9 and returned figures of 1/4 (1). She can be relied upon to deliver the goods.
Annabel Sutherland
The 22-year-old all-rounder, from 15 T20I innings, has added 123 runs at a strike rate of 138.20, and from 33 outings, has claimed 23 wickets at an economy rate of 6.58, registering bests of 22* and 3/21. Annabel hasn’t been required much with the bat in this World Cup campaign, and her bowling returns read 0/8 (3) and 3/21 (4). She can be counted on for cameos with the bat and to extend this economical and effective form with the ball.
Nida Dar
The 37-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, from 150 outings, has picked up 143 wickets, including the best of 5/21, maintaining an economy rate of 5.68, while also accumulating 2072 runs from 139 innings, striking at 101.46. Nida, in her previous four T20Is, including the two from this World Cup campaign, has been wicketless yet economical, but managed starts of 29, 12, 23, and 28. She should be backed to step up her efforts.
Nashra Sandhu
The 26-year-old left-arm off-spinner, from 64 T20I outings, has picked up 62 wickets, including the best of 4/18, maintaining an economy rate of 5.43. Nashra hasn’t been at her consistent best of late, managing only two wickets from three T20Is against South Africa, and in this World Cup campaign, has produced bowling figures of 2/15 (4) and 0/21 (4). She can be relied upon for breakthroughs, leading the wickets tally for her side.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is relatively balanced with an average score in the 140s. While conditions are conducive for batting, the wicket also offers assistance to bowlers, both spinners and pacers, as reflected in the average score.
Weather:
The conditions in Dubai are forecasted to be clear and pleasant for cricket, promising a complete game of cricket. The temperature is expected to hover around 33°C, with moderate winds and humidity of 50%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Nida Dar, Ash Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Sophie Molineux, Sadia Iqbal
Match details:
Date – October 11, 2024
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Broadcast – In India, the game will be telecasted by the Star Sports Network and will be available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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