The Udayana Cricket Ground in Bali will host the national women’s teams of Indonesia and Bhutan in match no. 7 of the ongoing Bali Bash Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) series. The game is scheduled for 6:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 7th of July 2024.
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
Bhutan – Dechen Wangmo (C), Chado Om, Karma Dema, Sangay Wangmo, Sonam Choden, Sonam Pelden, Yeshey Choden, Ritshi Choden, Sonam, Tshering Choden, Tshering Zangmo, Ngawang Choden (WK), Anju Gurung, Anjuli Ghalley
Players to watch out:
Ni Luh Dewi
The 20-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 20 outings, has accumulated 526 runs at an average of 40.46 and from 18 innings has taken 21 wickets at an average of 9.04. Ni Luh Dewi had a quiet start with the bat in this campaign, but in her most recent outing scored a solid 60*, while her bowling figures read 2/5, 0/10, 2/2, and 1/5. She can be relied upon for all-round efforts, capitalizing on this return to form.
Ni Putri Suwandewi
The 25-year-old pacer, averaging 8.18 and maintaining an economy rate of 2.97, has scalped 49 wickets from 42 T20Is, recording a best of 5/8, and can also be handy with the bat on a few occasions. Ni Putri Suwandewi has displayed outstanding form in this campaign, with her returns reading 2/8, 2/9, 1/7, and 1/6. Being effective and economical, she’ll be relied upon for breakthroughs, extending this form.
Ngawang Choden
The 17-year-old keeper-batter, from 21 T20Is, has added 298 runs to the tally, including a highest of 40, and from 6 bowling innings, she has as many wickets to her name while also keeping wickets. In this campaign, one innings apart, Ngawang has registered scores of 40 and 18, alongside returning bowling figures of 1/14 and 1/11 in the same games. She has been in notable form, and it will be expected that she builds on this form.
Anju Gurung
The 30-year-old left-arm pacer has bagged 27 wickets, including a best of 3/6, averaging 11.51 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.65 from 24 T20I innings. Anju has had an impressive campaign thus far, producing bowling figures of 1/15, 2/14, 0/5, and 1/9. Given her form, the experienced veteran can be counted on to lead the tally, continuing this momentum.
Pitch:
The Udayana Cricket Ground pleases bowlers, particularly pacers, and presents difficulties for batters. The bowling-friendly conditions result in an average score in the 110s, requiring batters to exhibit discipline to post a competitive total.
Weather:
With no chance of rain on the radar and the temperature expected to hover in the early 20s (°C), we are in for a complete game of cricket in Bali. It should be a pleasant day with light winds, partly cloudy skies, and 82% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Ngawang Choden, Ni Nanda Sakarini, Ritshi Choden, Ni Luh Dewi, Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Putri Suwandewi, Tshering Zangmo, Lie Qiao, Ni Wayan Sariani, Anju Gurung, Dechen Wangmo
Match details:
Date – July 07, 2024
Time – 6:00 AM IST
Venue – Udayana Cricket Ground, Bali
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.