For match no. 3 of the 2023 Pakistan Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament, Dynamites, and the Challengers will lock horns at the State Bank Ground, Karachi, on the 20th of May, 2023, at 9:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
In the season opener, the Dynamites successfully defended their total of 164 runs against the Blasters, winning by a margin of 49 runs. On the other hand, the Challengers were unable to chase down a target of 171 runs and suffered a defeat to the Strikers by 42 runs.
Squads:
Dynamites – Sidra Amin (C), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Fatima Shahid, Ghulam Fatima, Humna Bilal, Khadija Chishti, Laiba Nasir, Maham Manzoor, Nashra Sundhu, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sidra Nawaz, Waheeda Akhtar, Yusra Amir
Challengers – Sadia Iqbal (C), Aima Saleem, Amber Kainat, Areesha Noor, Fareeha Mehmood, Fatima Zehra, Huraina Sajjad, Javeria Khan, Javeria Rauf, Kaynat Hafeez, Maham Tariq, Masooma Zehra, Noreen Yaqoob, Saima Malik, Warda Yousaf
Players to watch out:
Aliya Riaz
The 30-year-old in 59 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has scored 784 runs, including the highest of 57*, while in 30 innings has struck 17 times. Aliya, Aliya had a modest start with a score of 9 and bowling figures of 0/15 (2), but expect the veteran to bounce back.
Sidra Nawaz
The 29-year-old keeper-batter in 29 T20Is has scored only 177 runs but she is now making strides to rejuvenate her career. In the tournament opener against the Blasters, Sidra played a fine knock registering a 23-ball 46*.
Javeria Khan
The veteran batter, in 106 T20Is has scored 2018 runs, including the highest of 74* at an average of 21.69 and a strike rate of 93.38. Javeria got her season underway with a 41-ball 40 and will aim to better her strike rate.
Sadia Iqbal
The 27-year-old spinner in 17 T20Is has struck as many scalps with the best figures of 3/19. Sadia didn’t have a good first as she often found herself on the receiving end being smashed for 33 runs in 3 overs.
Pitch:
The State Bank Ground, Karachi provides a batting-friendly surface with an average score in the 140s. However, the pitch also has enough in it for bowlers, especially spinners who can dominate during the middle overs.
Weather:
The conditions are ideal for a game of cricket at the State Bank Ground in Karachi, with sunny skies and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 32°C, with moderate winds and humidity of 58%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sidra Nawaz, Javeria Khan, Bismah Maroof, Sidra Amin, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Aima Saleem, Masooma Zehra, Saima Malik, Nashra Sundhu, Maham Manzoor
Match details:
Date – May 20, 2023
Time – 9:30 AM IST
Venue – State Bank Ground, Karachi
Broadcast – The live scorecard for the entire tournament will be available on the FanCode app and website.