It’ll be a face-off between the Queens and Angels in match no. 12, the last league game of the ongoing 02 edition of the Pondicherry Women’s T20 Tournament, on the 20th of July 2024. The game is scheduled for a 1:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) start, live from Cricket Association of Pondicherry Ground 4.
Squads:
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
Angels – Anika Kumaresan, Aradhana M, Dhanushree Sivaraman, Esha Mavi, Mani Shailaja, Nisha Seetharamun, Pushpalatha, Dhivya Mohanraj, Rohini Mane, Samiksha Bangal, Shivi Pandey, Sushmitha Anthony, Betha Raghavika (WK), Shalini B (WK), Sunayana Mishra (WK), Tanisha Gaikawad (WK), Abirame Ramamurth, Dhanya V, Harshini Devi, Samruddhi Rawool, Soniya Prasad
Players to watch out:
Shivanti Gupta
The 29-year-old top-order batter, at a strike rate of 137.88 and an average of 30.33, has amassed 91 runs from 4 appearances this season. Shivanti kicked off her campaign with a 30-ball 43, and following dismissals for 0 and 8, she recently scored a 26-ball 40* and can be relied upon to lead the scoring.
Lella Tejaswini
The 22-year-old, maintaining an economy rate of 7.08, has scalped 4 wickets from as many outings in this campaign. Lella made a notable early impression, returning figures of 2/18 (4), but finished wicketless in subsequent games before returning to form with 2/29 (4). It is hoped she capitalizes on this momentum.
Tanisha Gaikawad
The 20-year-old keeper-batter has added 86 runs to the tally from 4 innings in this competition. Departing cheaply with scores of 9 (8) and 1 (3) early in her campaign, Tanisha managed a timely turnaround, scoring 28 (33) and 48 (47) in her recent outings. She’ll be backed to build on this return to form and be counted on for another big score.
Harshini Devi
The 16-year-old bowler, averaging 6.60 and maintaining an economy rate of 4.71, has bagged 5 wickets from a couple of outings in this competition. Harshini produced figures of 3/16 (4) in her first game and followed up with bowling figures of 2/17 (3). Given her form and momentum, she’ll be counted on for breakthroughs.
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 33°C, with moderate winds and 68% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Tanisha Gaikawad, Shivanti Gupta, Esha Mavi, Shivi Pandey, Rohini Mane, Sonal Patil, Yashi Pandey, Abirame Ramamurth, Hemasri Aravamuthan, Harshini Devi, Lella Tejaswini
Match details:
Date – July 20, 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.