Following Bangladesh’s win in the series opener, India has a decider to play during the 2nd One-Day International (ODI) of the 3-match series. The game is scheduled to be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, on the 19th of July, 2023, and commences at 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Bangladesh – Niger Sultana Joty (C, WK), Nahida Akter (VC), Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque Pinky, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Lata Mondol, Disha Biswas, Marufa Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Salma Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Shamima Sultana
India – Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Harleen Deol, Devika Vaidya, Uma Chetry (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Priya Punia, Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Singh, Anjali Sarvani, Monica Patel, Rashi Kanojiya, Anusha Bareddy, Sneh Rana
Players to watch out:
Fargana Hoque Pinky
The 30-year-old batter, in 51 ODI appearances, has scored 1086 runs at an average of 23.60, with a highest score of 71. Fargana continued her form from the T20Is by registering another start in the opener, however, the side would want more of the veteran batter and will have a vital role to play in the upcoming 2nd ODI.
Rabeya Khan
The 18-year-old all-rounder, in just a couple of ODIs, has managed to score 14 runs and bag 3 wickets. Despite a modest performance with the bat, Rabeya carried her impressive momentum from the T20I series into the ODIs, where she delivered excellent bowling figures of 3/30 (7.5).
Amanjot Kaur
The 23-year-old made her Twenty20 International (T20I) debut earlier this year and showcased her impressive batting skills by scoring a brilliant 41*. In addition to her known batting abilities, Amanjot displayed her bowling prowess in the opener, finishing with impressive figures of 4/31 (9).
Devika Vaidya
The 25-year-old all-rounder, in 10 ODI outings, has scored 179 runs at a healthy average of 29.83, including a highest score of 89, and has also scalped 8 wickets. Devika had a promising start to her series, remaining unbeaten on 10* and delivering bowling figures of 2/36 (7).
Pitch:
The center wicket at the venue is slow in nature, making it challenging for the batters to score freely and a modest average score at the venue of 136 suggests the same. Bowlers, particularly spinners, play a significant role in dictating the outcome of the game.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day to be at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, for some cricket with no rain interruptions and sunny skies. The temperature is forecasted to be in the early 30s (°C), with light winds and a humidity level of 67%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Niger Sultana Joty, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Murshida Khatun, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Rabeya Khan, Devika Vaidya, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter, Amanjot Kaur
Match details:
Date – July 19, 2023
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Broadcast – All games of the bilateral series will be live-streamed on the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel.