Green Invaders vs Pink Warriors will go head-to-head in the season opener of the 2023 Freyer Cup Women’s One-Day League Tournament. The match will take place at Stag Cricket Ground, Chennai, on the 1st of July, 2023, at 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
During the T20 leg of the tournament, both the Invaders and Warriors struggled to find success. The Invaders managed to secure only one win out of their three matches, while the Warriors failed to register a single victory in their campaign.
Squads:
Green Invaders – Aishwarya Murugesan, K Pooja, Krishni Saraswathi, R Manasvini, Jairupa, Jayadhanyha Krishnamurthy Gunasekar, Nandhini Elumalai, S Chandini, Vinodha Sundararajan, M Sabrina, B Priyadharshini, Nida Rehman, Ragavi, Vamsi Banu, Y Bhavana
Pink Warriors – Arshi Choudhary, Harshini Devi, Yalini Maruthachalam, Aafreen Sait, Anam Rani, Kayal Sirpiga, Sowmya Ravi, Thisona Ambihai, V S Ruthrapriya, Yaazhini Evangeline, Nishandhini, Sivapriya, Agnes Edith, Akshara Srinivasan, Kiruthika M
Players to watch out:
Jayadhanyha Gunasekar
The 22-year-old batter had a decent run in the T20 leg scoring 61 runs, including the highest of 38, in 3 innings. The Invaders will want Jayadhanyha to convert her starts, for an improved run in the tournament.
Jairupa
The 21-year-old all-rounder is the leading wicket-taker of the side with 7 scalps to her name, striking at an economy rate of 3.62, and has produced the best bowling figures of 4/14. Jairupa’s form will remain crucial for the success of Invaders in the tournament.
Sowmya Ravi
The 27-year-old batter with just 36 runs against her name in 3 T20s hasn’t had the best of seasons, but expect the talented batter to bounce back with big runs during the One-Dayers, on the back of her starts.
Akshara Srinivasan
The 20-year-old all-rounder has had a brilliant run in the tournament scoring 62 runs, including the highest of 47 runs in 3 innings. Akshara bagged 6 wickets in the T20 leg, at an economy rate of 3.39 and has got the best of 3/10.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Stag Cricket Ground offers favorable conditions for bowlers, particularly spinners, leading to a modest average score. Batters face challenges but can look to convert their starts once they find their rhythm.
Weather:
Although the sky is mostly cloudy and there is a 60% chance of rain, the conditions are expected to be suitable for a complete game of cricket. The temperature is predicted to be around 33°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 66%.
Fantasy playing XI:
M Sabrina, Anam Rani, Nishandhini, Jayadhanyha Gunasekar, Sowmya Ravi, Krishni Saraswathi, Akshara Srinivasan, Jairupa, Vinodha Sundararajan, Nida Rehman, Kayal Sirpiga
Match details:
Date – July 01, 2023
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Stag Cricket Ground, Chennai
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
