After a historic win over South Africa in the first ODI, the two teams will clash again for the 2nd ODI. The game is scheduled to take place on 20th December at the Senwes Park at 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
South Africa – Laura Wolvaardt (C), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine De Klerk, Mieke De Ridder (WK), Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khakha, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Delmi Tucker
Bangladesh – Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), Shamima Sultana, Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Fargana Hoque Pinky, Lata Mondol, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Shorifa Khatun, Sumaiya Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Disha Biswas
Players to watch out:
Laura Wolvaardt:
The team will be expecting captain Laura Wolvaardt to perform well in the game. She is a brilliant ODI batter who has amassed over 3000 runs. In the previous game, she got out for a single-digit score and the team will hope she bounces back.
Nonkululeko Mlaba:
23-year-old Nonkululeko Mlaba can be a player to watch out for. She has performed well in recent games and has taken 15 wickets in 17 ODIs. She took 1 wicket in the previous match and was the most economical bowler. The team will be counting on her to win the game.
Nigar Sultana:
The team will be counting on a good performance from captain Nigar Sultana. She is a good batter who has scored 837 runs in 42 matches. In the previous game, she scored a valuable 38 and took 3 catches and 1 stumping. She will be a player to watch out for.
Nahida Akter:
23-year-old Nahida Akter is a brilliant bowler. In 38 matches she has taken 51 wickets at an economy of 3.66. She bowled impressively in the last game and took 3 wickets for 33 runs. She will be a player to watch out for.
Pitch:
The surface at the Senwes Park will facilitate batters. The average score at the venue is 220 runs. Amongst bowlers, pacers are more effective.
Weather:
No rain can be expected during the match. The temperature will be 32 degrees Celsius and humidity will be 45%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nigar Sultana, Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Eliz Mari Marx, Nadine de Klerk, Nahida Akter, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Match details:
Date – 20th December, 2023
Time – 5:30 PM, IST
Venue – Senwes Park
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode App and Website.
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