Unbeaten Bangladesh and India, with 2 wins and 1 win (the other a no result), respectively, will face off in match no. 8 of the ongoing Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup 2024 at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. The game is scheduled for 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 19th of December 2024.
Squads:
Bangladesh under-19 women’s cricket team
Sumaiya Akter (C), Afia Ashima Era, Mst Eva, Fahomida Choya, Habiba Islam Pinky, Juairiya Ferdous, Fariya Akter, Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba, Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Arvin Tani, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Akter, Maharun Nesa
India under-19 women’s cricket team
Niki Prasad (C), Sanika Chalke, G Trisha, Kamalini G (WK), Bhavika Ahire (WK), Ishawari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Nandhana S
Players to watch out:
Mst Eva
The 18-year-old keeper-batter, in a 2024 domestic 50-over competition, posted 170 runs from 9 innings. Come the inaugural Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup, Eva has managed consecutive scores of 18 and 19 in this series so far, and it is hoped she will build on these starts, following up with an improved effort, leading the scoring for the side.
Habiba Islam Pinky
The 15-year-old pacer scalped 5 wickets from 6 innings at a notable economy rate of 4.11 in the 2024 domestic 50-over competition. Habiba has built on that impression in this Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup, and though she returned figures of 0/16 (1) in the opener, she followed up with 3/5 (4) and should be backed to continue in this form, producing wickets.
Niki Prasad
The 19-year-old top-order-batter from 4 outings in a recent T20 competition amassed 162 runs, at an average of 81.00, and a strike rate of 125.58. Niki hasn’t been required with the bat yet in this competition but is a reliable name in the domestic circuit and can be trusted to lead from the front, scoring big runs, while also being handy with the ball.
Parunika Sisodiya
The 19-year-old left-arm spinner enjoyed a breakthrough year last season, and in a recent T20 competition, secured 3 wickets from 4 outings at an economy rate of 6.00. Parunika carried the momentum into this competition, producing consecutive figures of 1/17 and 4/12, and can be counted on for breakthroughs, extending this purple patch.
Pitch:
The Bayuemas Oval features an evenly balanced center strip that slightly favors the bowlers. While it is conducive to batting, the average score in the 110s suggests that bowlers, particularly spinners, can expect some assistance from the wicket.
Weather:
Scattered thunderstorms don’t pose a threat to the game, with the rain forecast to stay away during match hours. The temperature will be around 29°C, with light winds and humidity at 77%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Kamalini G, Sumaiya Akter, Niki Prasad, Mst Eva, Sadia Akter, Joshitha VJ, Jannatul Maoua, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sonam Yadav, Habiba Islam Pinky, Afia Ashima Era
Match details:
Date – December 19, 2024
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on Sony Sports Network and live streamed on Sony Liv.
