Both Team A and Team D have registered two wins each, losing only one game out of their three outings in the 2024-25 Senior Women’s One Day Challenger Trophy. The two teams will face off in match no. 9 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on the 13th of January 2025, at 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Team A
Shafali Verma (C), Dhara Gujjar, Dnyaneshwari Patil, Soniya Mendhiya, Debasmita Dutta, Mukta Magre, Sanskriti Gupta, Tanusree Sarkar, Shipra Giri (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Mamta Paswan, Simran Bahadur
Team D
Saika Ishaque (C), Anushka Sharma, Reema Sisodia, Simran Shaikh, Vrushali Bhagat, Kanika Ahuja, Manali Dakshini, Sundaresan Anusha, Sushree Dibydarshini, Laxmi Yadav (WK), Shivangi Yadav (WK), Ananaya Sharma, Jagravi Pawar, Monica Patel, Shuchi Upadhyay
Players to watch out:
Mukta Magre
The 29-year-old top-order batter, from 8 outings in the 2024-25 Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, amassed 343 runs at an average of 49.00 and registered the high score of 112. Mukta has continued in this form, registering scores of 23*(26) and 20*(17) in her recent outing, while also taking a wicket. She is an experienced campaigner and can be relied upon to lead the scoring.
Sanskriti Gupta
The 19-year-old off-spinner in the recently concluded Senior Women’s One Day Trophy claimed 16 wickets from 9 outings, at an average of 13.25 and an economy rate of 2.99. Extending her run of form into the Challenger Trophy, Sanskriti has produced bowling figures of 1/44 and 2/34. She is a highly promising talent and can be trusted to provide breakthroughs.
Kanika Ahuja
The 22-year-old all-rounder, from 6 outings in the 2024-25 Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, posted 281 runs at an average of 56.20 and took 8 wickets at an economy rate of 4.40. Kanika has built on this form, registering scores of 35, 65, and 9, alongside bowling figures of 1/13, 2/38, and 0/16. Given her rewarding form, she will be counted on for all-round efforts.
Saika Ishaque
The 29-year-old left-arm off-spinner, with an average of 14.35 and an economy rate of 2.94, picked up 17 wickets from 9 appearances in the 2024-25 Senior Women’s One Day Trophy. Saika has produced bowling figures of 2/37 (10), 1/42 (10), and 0/40, while also contributing with 29 handy runs in her most recent outing. The seasoned spinner can be relied upon for the wickets.
Pitch:
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium promises an engaging contest, with the wicket aiding both batters and bowlers. The neutral character, also indicated by the average score of 230 at this venue, will see spinners hold the upper hand.
Weather:
The rain on the radar throughout the match duration could play spoilsport, potentially leading to a washout. The temperature is expected to hover around 27°C, with light winds and 89% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Laxmi Yadav, Shafali Verma, Dhara Gujjar, Vrushali Bhagat, Mukta Magre, Kanika Ahuja, Tanusree Sarkar, Saika Ishaque, Arundhati Reddy, Anushka Sharma, Simran Bahadur
Match details:
Date – January 13, 2025
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – M A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on BCCI’s match center web portal.
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