Following United Arab Emirates’ win in the series opener, Namibia bounced back confidently registering successive wins in the 2nd and 3rd Twenty20 International (T20I). The 4th game of the 6-game T20I series will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on the 30th of September, 2023, at 11:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
United Arab Emirates – Esha Oza (C), Al Maseera Jahangir, Avanee Sunil Patil, Indhuja Nandakumar, Judit Jose Peter, Kavisha Kumari Egodage, Khushi Mohan Sharma, Lavanya Keny, Rinitha Rajith, Rishitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Sanchin, Siya Swarup Gokhale, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Vaishnave Mahesh
Namibia – Irene Van Zyl (C), Yasmeen Khan (VC), Wilka Mwatile, Arrasta Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Mezerly Gorases (WK), Bianca Manuel, Didi Foerster, Mekelanye Mwatile, Naomi Benjamin, Victoria Hamunyela, Sylvia Shihepo, Edelle Van Zyl, Saima Tuhadeleni
Players to watch out:
Theertha Satish
The 19-year-old keeper-batter, in 52 T20I outings, has amassed 1203 runs, including a highest score of 93. Theertha averages 30.84 in the format and has scored her runs at a strike rate of 110.4. In the lead-up to the series, Theertha struggled with the bat; however, she turned up well in this series, registering scores of 54* and 24, before departing cheaply for 4 in the 3rd T20I.
Khushi Sharma
The 21-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has taken 43 wickets in 43 innings, including her best of 5/22. In 33 batting outings, Khushi has accumulated 243 runs, with her highest score being 29. Khushi contributed with scores of 10 and 12 and recorded bowling figures of 1/8 (2) and 0/11 (2) in the opening couple of games of this series.
Irene Van Zyl
The 38-year-old all-rounder has scored 232 runs in 33 T20I outings and has taken 41 wickets in 46 innings. Irene, in her only outing this series, added 18 runs to her tally and has continued to remain lethal with the ball, recording figures of 1/7 (2), 1/13 (4), and 2/14 (4).
Didi Foerster
The 42-year-old all-rounder, in 23 T20I outings, has scored 126 runs and taken 17 wickets from 27 innings, with respective bests of 19* and 2/9. Didi, in a couple of outings this series, has been as effective as ever, registering bowling figures of 1/26 (4) and 2/16 (4).
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai provides a neutral pitch that pleases both batters and bowlers, especially pacers. Any score in the 150s should be regarded as a competitive total on this wicket.
Weather:
It will be a hot, sunny morning at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium during the match hours, with the temperature forecasted to be around 37°C and a 48% chance of humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Theertha Satish, Yasmeen Khan, Khushi Mohan Sharma, Arrasta Diergaardt, Esha Oza, Kavisha Kumari Egodage, Didi Foerster, Wilka Mwatile, Vaishnave Mahesh, Victoria Hamunyela, Irene Van Zyl
Match details:
Date – September 30, 2023
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Broadcast – Access live scores for all the games of the series on the FanCode app and website.