In the 2024-25 Senior Women’s One Day Challenger Trophy, while Team B had a winning start to their campaign, Team C lost their opener. The two teams will now take the field at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, in match no. 3, on the 7th of January 2025, starting at 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Team B:
Radha Yadav (C), Arushi Goel, Garima Yadav, Jincy George, Nandani Sharma, Isha Pathare, Mita Paul, Sasthi Mondal, Tanisha Singh, Deepika Kumari (WK), Anaadi Tagde, Archana Devi, Saranya Gadwal
India C:
Sneh Rana (C), Henriette Pereira, Tripti Singh, Vrinda Dinesh, Chitra Singh, Kanchan Nagwani, Kashvee Gautam, Raghvi Bisht, Riya Chaudhari (WK), Yashasri, Rahila Firdous (WK), Kaushalya Choudhary, Mannat Kashyap, Najla Noushad, Prema Rawat, Sumiti Soni
Players to watch out:
Jincy George
The 32-year-old opening batter in the recently concluded Senior Women’s One Day Trophy accumulated 454 runs, at an average of 50.44, from 9 outings. Jincy, in her recent outings, registered notable scores of 48(80), 47(74), and 109(110). She carried this momentum into the One Day Challenger Trophy, scoring 37(55) in her most recent outing. The veteran batter can be relied upon to lead the scoring.
Radha Yadav
The 24-year-old bowling all-rounder in the 2023-24 Senior Women’s One Day Trophy amassed 309 runs, at a strike rate of 104.39, from just 6 outings, while also scalping 8 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 3.70. Radha returned bowling figures of 3/50 (8) in her most recent game, the ’24-25 Challenger Trophy opener. The seasoned campaigner can be counted on for the goods.
Riya Chaudhari
The 23-year-old keeper-batter, from 8 outings, posted 238 runs at an average of 34.00 in the recently concluded Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, in what was another standout campaign for her. Riya registered consecutive scores of 47*(49), 32(38), and 15(28) leading up to the Challenger Trophy, where she scored a solid 45*(64) in the opener. She can be trusted to continue in this form.
Sneh Rana
The 30-year-old all-rounder, while not consistent with the bat in the recently concluded Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, claimed 13 wickets at an economy rate of 4.28 from 9 outings. In the Challenger Trophy opener, she was economical and effective, with returns of 2/30 (10), while departing cheaply for 2. The experienced campaigner can be relied upon for all-round efforts.
Pitch:
The center strip at Sri Ramachandra Medical College is favorable for batters, and this is evident from the average score being in the 270s. The wicket has just enough in it for bowlers, especially spinners, while pacers can be effective upfront.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day for cricket in Chennai, with no expected rain interruptions and partly cloudy skies overhead. The temperature will be around 28°C, with light winds and humidity at 72%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Riya Chaudhari, Jincy George, Raghvi Bisht, Vrinda Dinesh, Sneh Rana, Mita Paul, Tripti Singh, Radha Yadav, Saranya Gadwal, Kashvee Gautam, Yashasri
Match details:
Date – January 7, 2025
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on BCCI’s match center web portal.
