In the ongoing 2023 edition of the Pakistan Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Tournament, Dynamites, and Strikers will compete in match no. 5. The game is scheduled to take place at The State Bank Ground, Karachi on the 21st of May, 2023, starting at 9:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Dynamites and Strikers have both secured two wins each in their respective two matches. The clash between these unbeaten sides promises to be an intriguing contest that will ultimately determine the championship winner.
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
Strikers – Fatima Sana (C), Anoosha Nasir, Dua Majid, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Khan, Gull Feroza, Gulrukh, Lubna Behram, Najiha Alvi, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani
Players to watch out:
Bismah Maroof
The 31-year-old, in 126 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has scored 2658 runs and in 63 bowling innings has struck 36 wickets. Bismah, in the opener, contributed with a fine 55-ball 72*, while scoring a 33-ball 53* in the following game.
Nashra Sundhu
The 25-year-old in 41 T20Is has struck 42 wickets, at an average of 20.28, an economy rate of 5.66, and has got the best figures of 4/18. Nashra in the opener registered figures of 0/19 (3) and followed up with much better figures of 3/18 (4).
Eyman Fatima
In the 2023 U-19 World Cup, in South Africa, the 18-year-old registered scores of 58*, 65*, and 62*. Eyman continues to impress as she bettered her 20(9) from the opener to a fine 49-ball 72* in the 2nd game.
Syeda Aroob Shah
The 19-year-old in T20Is, in 5 innings has struck 3 wickets and also had an impressive campaign in the U-19 South Africa World Cup. Aroob didn’t feature in the opener and in her first of the season registered figures of 2/12 (4).
Pitch:
The pitch at the State Bank Ground in Karachi is favorable for batting, with an average score in the 150s. However, bowlers, especially spinners, can make an impact during the middle overs and pose a challenge to the batsmen.
Weather:
The conditions are perfect for a complete game of cricket, with sunny skies and a low chance of rain. The temperature is forecasted to be around 31°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 59%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sidra Nawaz, Sidra Amin, Bismah Maroof, Omaima Sohail, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Anoosha Nasir, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sundhu, Maham Manzoor
Match details:
Date – May 21, 2023
Time – 9:30 AM IST
Venue – State Bank Ground, Karachi
Broadcast – The live scorecard for the game will be available on the FanCode app and website.
