In the final round of the ongoing 2023 Senior Women’s Inter-Zonal Twenty20 (T20) Trophy, Central Zone and North East Zone will lock horns at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on 2nd December 2023, at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Central Zone – Ekta Bisht, Jasia Akhtar, Kaushalya Choudhary, Nishu Chaudhary, Punam Raut, Aparna Mondal, Raghvi Bist, Dayalan Hemalatha, Pooja Vastrakar, Poonam Khemnar, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Nikita Singh, Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh, Meghna Singh
North East Zone – Limatola Ao, Debasmita Dutta, Nabam Yapu, Haorungbam Kiranbala Chanu, Rajkumari Linthoingambi Devi, Keisham Kalpana Devi, Riticia Nongbet, Luiza Tamang, Lalrinmawii, PC Vangsangzuali, Sentilemla Imsong, Jyoti Thapa, Sariba Khan, Purnimaya Guruny, Primula Chettri
Players to watch out:
Dayalan Hemalatha
The 29-year-old batter amassed 199 runs from 6 outings in the recently concluded Senior Women’s T20 (SWT20) season. She scored her runs at a strike rate of 130.06, averaging 49.75, registering the highest of 98*. However, she couldn’t carry forward the same form into the Inter Zonals, departing on scores of 3(7), 0(2), and 21(26). It’ll be hoped she capitalizes on this return to form.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad
The 32-year-old off-spinner bagged 6 wickets in five ’23 SWT20 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.87. Continuing her form, Rajeshwari has been economical in the Inter Zonals but has only bagged a couple of wickets from 3 outings, returning figures of 0/32, 2/15, and 0/22. She’ll be backed to find her form and get back to her wicket-taking best.
Nabam Yapu
The pace all-rounder struggled to get going and be among the runs in the ’23 SWT20 trophy. However, come the Inter Zonals, she has managed starts consistently, registering scores of 9(12), 35(48), and 18(26). In her 2nd outing, she also finished with bowling figures of 1/25. It’ll be expected of her to make the most of the form she is in.
Debasmita Dutta
The 27-year-old all-rounder had a disappointing SWT20 campaign, failing to leave a mark with both the bat and ball. In the Inter Zonals, Debasmita had a quiet start with the bat, departing on scores of 1(10) and 8(29), but has recovered, registering a 24 in her most recent outing. In her only bowling outing, she produced bowling figures of 2/23. It’ll be watched if she can build on this momentum.
Pitch:
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium dishes a fairly balanced center wicket, but bowlers, especially spinners, hold the advantage. The average score at the venue is in the 90s; however, batters, if they spend enough time in the middle, can switch gears seamlessly.
Weather:
The conditions at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium are expected to be pleasant for the game, despite cloudy skies, as the chances of rain are minimal. The temperature is forecasted to be around 25°C, with light winds and humidity at 70%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Aparna Mondal, Punam Raut, Jasia Akhtar, Rajkumari Linthoingambi Devi, Luiza Tamang, Sneh Rana, Dayalan Hemalatha, Nabam Yapu, Renuka Singh, Poonam Yadav, Ekta Bisht
Match details:
Date – December 2, 2023
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Broadcast – Access live scores for all the games of the tournament on BCCI’s match center web portal.
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