After 3 games each in the ongoing Under-19 Triangular Series, while India B remains winless, India A leads the points table with a hat-trick of wins. The two teams will face off in match no. 6 on the 10th of December 2024. The game will get underway at 11:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 10th of December 2024.
Squads:
India A Under-19 women’s cricket team
Sanika Chalke, G Trisha, G Kavya Sree, Bhavika Ahire, Joshitha VJ, Hurley Gala, Sasthi Mondal, Siddhi Sharma, Sonam Yadav, Gayatri Survase, Chandni Sharma, Happy Kumari, Shabnam, Bidisha Dey, Prapti Raval
India B U19 women’s cricket team
Niki Prasad, Kamalini G, Mahanti Shree, Ishwari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Aayushi Shukla, Kesari Drithi, Parunika Sisodiya, Vaishnavi Sharma, Parshavi Chopra, Nandhana S, Anaadi Tagde, Anandita Kishor, Supriya Arela, Bharti Upadhyay
Players to watch out:
Sasthi Mondal
The 19-year-old all-rounder in the 2024 Women’s U19 T20 Trophy added 77 runs from 6 outings, at a strike rate of 114.92, and can also be handy with the ball, as proven in the 2024 Women’s U19 Challenger Trophy, with 3 wickets from as many outings. Sasthi has had a notable campaign so far, chipping in with scores of 17, 12, and 31, and would look to follow up with a big score.
Chandni Sharma
The 18-year-old leg-spinner most recently impressed at the Women’s U19 T20 Trophy, scalping 19 wickets from just 9 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.22. Chandni has carried on the momentum into the U19 Triangular Series, producing bowling figures of 1/22 (4), 1/25 (4), and 1/24 (2). She is a promising talent and can be relied upon to produce breakthroughs.
Bharti Upadhyay
The teen keeper-batter in the 2024 U19 T20 Trophy posted 105 runs from 8 innings. In the ongoing U19 Triangular Series, Bharti had a quiet start, departing cheaply for 4(2), but quickly bounced back, registering scores of 23(27) and 23(27) in her subsequent outings. She has managed a return to form and should be backed to build on this, stepping up with another good score.
Supriya Arela
The 18-year-old made her mark in the 2024 Women’s U19 T20 Trophy, taking 7 wickets from 9 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 3.49. Supriya has excelled in the state tournament, and in her only outing in this competition, the team’s most recent game, she produced bowling figures of 3/21 (4). It is hoped that she will follow up with another good spell, further impressing.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium offers true bounce, favoring batters while also providing assistance to bowlers. With the pitch expected to remain consistent throughout the game, a competitive game is likely.
Weather:
The conditions in Pune are favorable for a complete game of cricket, with partly cloudy skies and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 26°C, with light winds and 39% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Kamalini G, Bhavika Ahire, G Trisha, Sanika Chalke, Niki Prasad, Hurley Gala, Chandni Sharma, Shabnam, Sonam Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Joshitha VJ
Match details:
Date – December 10, 2024
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on BCCI’s match center web portal.
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