Angels and Diamonds are slated to go head-to-head in the final of the 2024 Pondicherry Women’s T20 Tournament on the 21st of July 2024. The game will be played at Cricket Association of Pondicherry Ground 4, and live action commences at 8:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Esha Mavi
The 17-year-old top-order batter, from 5 outings in this campaign, has amassed 144 runs, averaging 48.00. Esha kicked off her campaign with a 53, also her season best, and followed up with notable scores of 24 and 35. Her scores from her most recent outings read 12 (17) and 20* (35). She is the batter in form and will be relied upon to lead the scoring.
Rohini Mane
The 25-year-old all-rounder, from her couple of batting outings, has registered scores of 9 and 10, while she has been a standout with the ball, taking 8 wickets from 5 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.39. Rohini produced figures of 2/19 (4) and 1/11 (4) in her recent outings, and by continuing this momentum, it is hoped she delivers another good spell.
Kavisha Elayaperumal
The 15-year-old opening batter hasn’t had a very successful competition, adding 114 runs to the tally from 6 appearances. Nonetheless, only recently Kavisha registered consecutive scores of 34 (38) and 24 (22), while she departed for 2 (11) in her most recent outing. She is a very promising batter and could well have another good knock around the corner.
Priyanka Koushal
The 28-year-old all-rounder, from 6 outings in this competition, has chipped in by posting 64 runs on the board and scalping 5 wickets, with her best performances being 40 and 3/8. Priyanka has not only been among the wickets but has also been very economical. She’ll be backed to convert her starts and carry her bowling form into the final, producing the goods.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Pondicherry Ground 4 offers a fair contest between bat and ball. With an average score in the 110s, it promises an intriguing contest. Spinners enjoy favorable conditions on this wicket, while pacers can also make an impact.
Weather:
The conditions in Pondicherry are expected to be pleasant for the game, with mostly cloudy skies. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 30°C, with light winds and a humidity of 67%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nidhi Dawda, Tanisha Gaikawad, Esha Mavi, Kavisha Elayaperumal, Rohini Mane, Shivi Pandey, S Maithreyee, Harshini Devi, Priyanka Koushal, Abirame Ramamurth, Maya Sonawane
Match details:
Date – July 21, 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.