In the ongoing 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Premier Cup, the United Arab Emirates and Oman are set for a face-off at the Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur. The game is slated for the 11th of February 2024, and live action commences at 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
United Arab Emirates – Esha Oza (C, WK), Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Siya Gokhale, Heena Hotchandhani, Al Maseera Jahangir, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Rishitha Rajith, Theertha Satish (WK), Khushi Sharma, Mehak Thakur
Oman – Priyanka Mendonca (C), Akshadha Gunasekar (VC), Amanda Dcosta, Javed Hina, Sahana Jeelany, Nitya Joshi, Sameera Khan, Trupti Pawde, Shreya Prabhu, Cynthia Saldanha, Alifiya Sayed, Sakshi Shetty, Sushama Shetty, Sani Zehra
Players to watch out:
Kavisha Egodage
The 20-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, at an average of 35.88, has amassed 1579 runs, including the highest of 92*, and has also taken 24 wickets from 32 outings. Kavisha, in the season opener, produced career-best figures of 3/3, while also top-scoring with an unbeaten 69. She’ll be counted on to deliver the goods.
Samaira Dharnidharka
The 16-year-old pacer, from 33 T20I outings, has scalped 31 wickets, with the best being 4/5, maintaining an economy rate of 5.11. Samaira finished as the leading wicket-taker in a recent series and carried forward the form, returning figures of 2/1 in the tournament opener. It’ll be hoped she continues to lead the charts.
Nitya Joshi
The 15-year-old opening batter debuted in the team’s opening fixture this tournament and kicked off her international career with a mature 53-ball 43. It’ll be watched if she can replicate the same success in the remaining games.
Amanda Dcosta
The 18-year-old left-arm spinner has bagged 10 wickets, including the best of 5/11, from 9 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 5.85, while also can be handy with the bat. Amanda, in the opener, produced figures of 1/22 and finished unbeaten on 11*. It’ll be expected she makes the most of this form.
Pitch:
The wicket at the Royal Selangor Club provides a well-balanced playing surface that slightly favors the bowlers. While it’s conducive for batting, the average score of 110 indicates that bowlers, especially spinners, can expect some assistance from the pitch.
Weather:
Kuala Lumpur promises ideal conditions for a complete game of cricket with no expected rain. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 29°C, with light winds and humidity of 66%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Theertha Satish, Khushi Sharma, Alifiya Sayed, Esha Oza, Priyanka Mendonca, Kavisha Egodage, Samaira Dharnidharka, Nitya Joshi, Vaishnave Mahesh, Suraksha Kotte, Amanda Dcosta
Match details:
Date – February 11, 2024
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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