In the last round of league games of the ongoing 2024 edition of the Pondicherry Women’s T20 Tournament, the Diamonds and Princess will lock horns in match no. 11. The game will be played at Cricket Association of Pondicherry Ground 4 on the 20th of July 2024 and will commence at 8:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
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
Princess – Anjana Baggam, Arunadevi Sekar, Catherin Rani Bonnero, Srimeera Chandrasekaran, Varadarajan Abhinaya, Yuvashri Karthikeyan, Amruta Saran, Divietha M, Keerthana Shree, Madhivadhani A, Pranali Kadam, Vijeta Gupta, John Stephy (WK), Thilagavathy M (WK), Vaincy Chaudhary (WK), Batul Pereira, Pooja Saravanan, Prasanna Mohanraj, Sherly Rani Bonaro, Sumbul Rasheed
Players to watch out:
S Maithreyee
The 27-year-old all-rounder, at an average of 31.67, has accumulated 95 runs from 5 outings this season, striking at 115.85, and has also bowled, but has not been very successful. An innings apart Maithreyee has registered scores of 20 (21) and 34* (26), and she can be relied upon for runs, capitalizing on this form.
Payal Balmik
The 27-year-old all-rounder, while having only managed a couple of wickets, has been handy with the bat, adding 65 runs to the tally. Though Payal hasn’t been consistent, in a recent game she stepped up with a 22 (31) and produced bowling figures of 2/20 (4). The team will count on her for another all-round effort.
Arunadevi Sekar
The 29-year-old all-rounder, from 4 outings this season, has posted 78 runs on the board and is yet to take her maiden wicket. Following a quiet start, Arunadevi scored a 55-ball 57 in a recent outing but was run out for 3 in the subsequent game. With form on her side, she’ll be relied upon for a match-winning knock.
Yuvashri Karthikeyan
The 18-year-old all-rounder has amassed 165 runs at an average of 55.00 and a strike rate of 122.22, while also scalping 5 wickets from 4 outings in this edition of the competition. Yuvashri followed up her season-best with the bat of 86 (66) with a 25-ball 34, and given her success, it will be expected that she delivers the goods.
Pitch:
The Pondicherry Ground 4 wicket is on the slower side, posing challenges for batters and providing an advantage to bowlers, both pacers and spinners. The average score in the 110s indicates the demanding conditions and the need for careful batting on this wicket.
Weather:
Pondicherry promises ideal conditions for a complete game, despite mostly cloudy skies, as the chances of rain are minimal. The temperature will hover around 29°C, with moderate winds and 68% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
John Stephy, Nidhi Dawda, Yuvashri Karthikeyan, Arunadevi Sekar, S Maithreyee, Amruta Saran, Kavisha Elayaperumal, Maya Sonawane, Priyanka Koushal, Batul Pereira, Payal Balmik
Match details:
Date – July 20, 2024
Time – 8:30 AM IST
Venue – Cricket Association of Pondicherry Ground 4
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.