India, equipped with a blend of seasoned players and promising young talents, emerges as the front runners for victory in the first-ever ACC Women’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup. Capitalizing on their home advantage, Hong Kong aims to leverage the favorable conditions and enhance their prospects of achieving success in the tournament.
Squads:
India A – Shweta Sehrawat (C), Soumya Tiwari (VC), Trisha Gongadi, Muskan Malik, Shreyanka Patil, Kanika Ahuja, Uma Chetry (WK), Mamatha Madiwala (WK), Titas Sadhu, Yashasri S, Kashvee Gautam, Parshavi Chopra, Mannat Kashyap, B Anusha
Hong Kong – Kary Chan (C), Natasha Miles (VC), Alison Siu, Betty Chan, Dorothea Chan, Elysa Hubbard, Emma Lai, Iqra Sahar, Lemon Cheung, Mariko Hill, Marina Lamplough, Maryam Bibi, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Shanzeen Shahzad
Players to watch out:
Shweta Sehrawat
Captain Shweta Sehrawat, the star of the ICC Under-19 T20 World Cup, is ready to lead India’s women’s cricket team with her exceptional batting skills. With an impressive tally of 297 runs in 7 innings and three remarkable half-centuries, she played a crucial role in India’s World Cup victory.
Parshavi Chopra
The 17-year-old sensation from Uttar Pradesh, possesses the potential to be India’s secret weapon. She emerged as India’s leading wicket-taker in the ICC Under-19 T20 World Cup, where she also secured the second-highest wicket tally in the entire tournament. With her extraordinary talent, Parshavi Chopra has the ability to turn the tide in India’s favor and leave a lasting impact on the field
Kary Chan
Kary Chan, a 26-year-old cricket prodigy, will be at the helm of Hong Kong’s team in this tournament. With an impressive record of 45 wickets in WT20Is, Chan boasts a remarkable average of 14.46, showcasing her exceptional bowling skills. Additionally, she has proven her mettle with the bat, accumulating 650 runs and consistently improving her batting average.
Mariko Hill
Mariko Hill is a name that should not be overlooked, especially when it comes to batting. With an impressive record of 755 runs in the WT20Is, Hill has showcased her ability to score consistently and at a healthy strike rate. Not only does she excel with the bat, but she also possesses an additional skill set as a bowler, having claimed 25 wickets.
Pitch:
The pitch appears to be advantageous for pacers, but the team batting first can also benefit from the pitch’s favorable conditions for batters.
Weather:
Expected broken clouds and a temperature of 29.75°C for the upcoming cricket match. A partly cloudy sky awaits, with intermittent sunshine throughout the day for players and spectators to enjoy.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Shweta Sehrawat, Trisha Gongadi, Muskan Malik, Shreyanka Patil, Parshavi Chopra, Mamatha Madiwala, Kary Chan, Natasha Miles, Mariko Hill, Ruchitha Venkatesh, B Anusha.
Match Details:
Date – June 13th 2023
Time – 11:00 AM
Venue – Mission Road Ground, Kowloon
Broadcast – Live stream for all games of the tournament is available on the FanCode app and website
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