The Cricket Association of Pondicherry Ground 4 will feature a face-off between the Diamonds and Queens in match no. 6 of the ongoing 2nd edition of the Pondicherry Women’s T20 Tournament. The game is scheduled for 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 17th of July 2024.
Squads:
Diamonds – Mahalakshmi K, Prerana Kini, S Maithreyee, Vasanthi Dhanraj, Jaya Negi, Kavisha Elayaperumal, Prathana A, Sri Varshini Devi, Vedha Varsha S, Krishanthini B (WK), Nidhi Dawda (WK), Gayatri Gounasilane, Gokulnandhini Murugesan, Jyoti Yadav, Maya Sonawane, Payal Balmik, Priyanka Koushal, Rajashakthi S, Reena Thirugnanam
Queens – Akshi Gurav, Anaswaran Krishnassree, Arthika Velmurugan, Lajari Bhowar, Revathy S, Shivanti Gupta, Kaviya M, Neha Chhillar, Revathy M, Sonal Patil, Varshitha Murthy, Yashi Pandey, Sanjiya Prajapat (WK), Sivasankari Ramasamy (WK), Thariga J (WK), Gayathri E, Hemasri Aravamuthan, Lella Tejaswini, Sivasakthi Ramesh, Sree Varshini D
Players to watch out:
S Maithreyee
The 27-year-old all-rounder, from a couple of outings in this competition, has managed starts of 20(21) and 5(3), while her bowling returns read 0/33 (4) and 0/9 (1). She’ll be backed to step up her efforts, converting starts into substantial scores and returning to her wicket-taking best with the ball.
Maya Sonawane
The 25-year-old bowling all-rounder has had a decent campaign thus far, bagging a couple of wickets from as many games, with figures of 1/32 (4) and 1/9 (1). Maya was also handy with the bat in the opener, scoring 20(21), but was pushed down the order in the subsequent game. She’ll be counted on for the goods.
Yashi Pandey
The 25-year-old all-rounder in the season opener, while being run out for 12(26) batting one down and producing figures of 0/15 (4), followed up with a 52-ball 57. She also improved her performance with the ball, bagging figures of 3/12 (4) in her most recent outing. It will be hoped she capitalizes on this momentum.
Hemasri Aravamuthan
The 17-year-old bowler in the season opener bowled only one over but was economical, conceding just 4 runs. In her most recent outing, she registered bowling figures of 2/17 (3). She has had a notable start to this campaign, and she’ll be banked upon to lead the tally, extending this form into the business end.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Cricket Association of Pondicherry Ground 4 caters to both spinners and pacers with its array of variations. It would be wise for the batters to take their time and find their rhythm before shifting gears, targeting a competitive total in the 140s.
Weather:
Pondicherry, despite mostly cloudy skies with a minimal chance of rain, promises a complete game. The temperature is expected to be around 32°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 71%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sivasankari Ramasamy, Arthika Velmurugan, Shivanti Gupta, S Maithreyee, Kavisha Elayaperumal, Neha Chhillar, Sonal Patil, Maya Sonawane, Yashi Pandey, Gokulnandhini Murugesan, Sri Varshini Devi
Match details:
Date – July 17, 2024
Time – 1:30 PM IST
Venue – Cricket Association of Pondicherry Ground 4
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.