Match no. 5 of the ongoing 03 edition of the Freyer Cup Women’s Twenty20 (T20) League Tournament features a clash between Green Invaders and Pink Warriors. The game will be held at Stag Cricket Ground, Chennai, on the 27th of June, 2023, at 8:45 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
In their tournament openers, the Invaders faced a defeat against the Strikers, falling short by 10 runs while chasing a target of 73, while the Warriors lost by 4 wickets in their defense of 112 against the Avengers.
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:
Jairupa
The 20-year-old all-rounder in club cricket, in 39 innings has scored 540 runs and bagged 74 wickets. Jairupa had a brilliant all-rounder game contributing both with the bat and ball, registering the best figures of 2/7 (2.3) and a score of 16.
Vinodha Sundararajan
The 24-year-old all-rounder has represented Tamil Nadu at the state level. Vinodha has had a good start to the T20 season bagging figures of 2/14 off 3, while also chipped in with 8* runs late in the innings.
Akshara Srinivasan
The 22-year-old all-rounder in club cricket, in 104 innings has scored 2806 runs and struck 83 wickets. Akshara had the best possible start to her season registering a 45-ball 47, while with the ball produced figures of 1/14 (3.2)
Arshi Choudhary
The 24-year-old all-rounder has featured for the senior women’s state team and has been a handy batter while being good with the ball. Arshi too had a good first outing while not with the bat as she departed cheaply for 3, but with the ball, recording figures of 2/24 (4).
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Stag Cricket Ground offers favorable conditions for bowlers, particularly spinners, leading to an average score in the 80s. Batters face challenges but can look to convert their starts once they find their rhythm.
Weather:
It is expected to be a pleasant day with partly cloudy skies, and there is no concern about rain interrupting the proceedings as the radar indicates clear skies. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 31°C, with light winds and humidity of 65%.
Fantasy playing XI:
M Sabrina, Sowmya Ravi, Kayal Sirpiga, Nishandhini, Akshara Srinivasan, Arshi Choudhary, Aishwarya Murugesan, Jairupa, Vinodha Sundararajan, Sivapriya, Nida Rehman
Match details:
Date – June 27, 2023
Time – 8:45 AM IST
Venue – Stag Cricket Ground, Chennai
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.