Match no. 2 of the Freyer Cup Women’s One-Day League Tournament will feature a clash between Yellow Challengers and Orange Dragons at the JS Academy Pbel, Chennai, on the 1st of July, 2023, at 9:15 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The Challengers and Dragons showcased contrasting performances in the recently concluded Twenty20 (T20) leg of the tournament. The Challengers displayed dominance, winning all three matches to advance to the Final, but couldn’t secure the victory. On the other hand, the Dragons managed only one win in three games.
Squads:
Yellow Challengers – Abitha, Anupriya, M V Vishnu Priyaa, Revathi Maha, S G Shrinithi, Janani, Lakshminarayan Nethra, M Yohanya, Karuna, Pavithra Sridharan, Abarna Rajendiran, Janlin Chandra, Jenitha Babu, Sathvika Kanakamanikumar, Shivadharini K M
Orange Dragons – M U Poojashrini, Madhumitha Anbu, Sarathi Priya, T Madhu, N Ganishma, Sathyamoorthy Balakrishnan Keerthana, Shanmugapriya, Shweta, Akshaya Sathish, Sri Sathya, Arokia Kulanthai, B Bharathi, S Swathi, Shamyuktha, Swagata
Players to watch out:
Lakshminarayan Nethra
The 28-year-old spin all-rounder in 4 T20 outings averaged 63.33, scoring 190 runs, including the highest of 86 at a strike rate of 126.67, and has also got a wicket to her name.
Sathvika Kanakamanikumar
The 19-year-old bowler in 4 innings struck as many wickets at an economy rate of 4.43 during the T20s and her form with the ball, in leading the attack, will remain crucial for the side.
Sathyamoorthy Keerthana
The 23-year-old spin all-rounder had a good run in the 3 T20s games accumulating 114 runs at a strike rate of 98.23. Keerthana was the sides leading wicket-taker as well scalping 3 wickets in as many games.
Sarathi Priya
The 23-year-old spinner struck 3 wickets in 3 outings during the T20 leg, but much more importantly, delivered her spells at an economy rate of 4.64, and produced the best of 2/10.
Pitch:
The JS Academy Pbel, Chennai, dishes a well-balanced center wicket that features a fair contest with both bat and ball. It offers favorable conditions for both spinners and pacers to excel, while batters also find delight in the pitch, with a healthy average score.
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:
Pavithra Sridharan, Sri Sathya, Madhumitha Anbu, S Swathi, M U Poojashrini, Lakshminarayan Nethra, Sathyamoorthy Keerthana, Sarathi Priya, Sathvika Kanakamanikumar, Jenitha Babu, Shweta
Match details:
Date – July 01, 2023
Time – 9:15 AM IST
Venue – JS Academy Pbel, Chennai
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.