Match no. 2 of the 2024 Bali Bash Women’s T20I Tri-Series will feature a face-off between hosts Indonesia and Singapore. The game will be played at Udayana Cricket Ground in Bali on the 2nd of July 2024, at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Indonesia – Ni Wayan Sariani (C), Kisi Kasse, Maria Corazon, Tri Wardani Hamid, Desi Wulandari, Ni Luh Dewi, Rahmawati Pangestuti (WK), Sang Ayu Nyoman, Kadek Winda Prastini (WK), Ni Nanda Sakarini (WK), Dara Paramitha, Fitria Rada Rani, Lie Qiao, Ni Ariani, Ni Putri Suwandewi
Singapore – Shafina Mahesh (C), Ananya Sarma, Laasya Bommareddy, Sara Merican, GK Diviya, Roshni Seth, Vinu Kumar, Saumya Piumi Gurusinghe (WK), Ada Bhasin, Damini Ramesh, Devika Galia, Haresh Dhavina, Jocelyn Pooranakaran, Johanna Pooranakaran
Players to watch out:
Ni Luh Dewi
The 20-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 16 outings, has accumulated 439 runs at an average of 39.90, and from 14 innings, has taken 16 wickets. Ni Luh Dewi didn’t bowl in her most recent campaign, a 5-match series against Mongolia in April 2024, and registered scores of 23, 5*, and 78. She’ll be counted on for the goods.
Ni Putri Suwandewi
The 25-year-old pacer, averaging 8.62 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.04, has bagged 43 wickets, including a best of a 5-fer (5/8), from 38 T20Is and can also be handy with the bat on a few occasions. Ni Putri Suwandewi, in her previous 5 T20Is, has returned figures of 1/2, 2/7, 1/17, 0/5, and 0/6, and she’ll be relied upon to carry the momentum into this series.
GK Diviya
The 37-year-old all-rounder, from 31 T20I outings, has amassed 496 runs, including a highest score of 77*, and from 35 bowling outings has taken 30 wickets, with a best of 3/8. Diviya, in a multi-team event earlier this year, registered scores of 38*, 13*, and 0, alongside producing figures of 0/11, 2/11, and 2/35. She can be banked upon for all-round performances.
Ada Bhasin
The 17-year-old all-rounder, from 23 T20I outings, has added 201 runs to her tally, including a highest score of 50*, and has also taken 24 wickets, with a best of 5/6. Ada had a notable series late last year; however, in her most recent campaign earlier this year, she didn’t find much success. She should be backed to step up her efforts in this tri-series.
Pitch:
The Bali wicket provides ample support for batters, making it a favorable surface for batting with an average score in the 130s. However, spinners will also have the opportunity to make an impact and exploit the conditions to their advantage.
Weather:
With rain in the lead-up to the game, a delayed start is expected, but the good news is that the skies clear for a brief time and we could expect a game. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 28°C, with moderate winds and humidity at 84%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Ni Nanda Sakarini, Shafina Mahesh, Ni Luh Dewi, Fitria Rada Rani, Roshni Seth, Maria Corazon, GK Diviya, Vinu Kumar, Ni Putri Suwandewi, Ada Bhasin, Johanna Pooranakaran
Match details:
Date – July 2, 2024
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Udayana Cricket Ground, Bali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.