The upcoming match between Gujarat and Vidarbha will be the 117th of the ongoing 2023 edition of the Senior Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Trophy. The game is scheduled for the 30th of October, 2023, at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, and will commence at 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Gujarat – Jenita Fernandes, Gopi Mendpara, Simran Patel, Bhavana Goplani, Hrutvisha Patel, Leena Patel, Anjali Patel, Renuka Chaudhari, Anushka Rajput, Maitry Patel, Stuti Jani, Muskan Vasava, Krutikaben Chaudhari, Janviben Patel, Hiralben Solanki
Vidarbha – Disha Kasat, Bharti Fulmali, Latika Inamdar, Shivani Dharne, Komal Zanzad, Nupur Kohale, Ankita Bhongade, Kanchan Nagwani, Sai Bhoyar, Ayushi Thakare, Riddhi Naik, Arti Behenwal, Saloni Rajput, Arya Gohane, Gargi Wankar
Players to watch out:
Bhavana Goplani
The 25-year-old middle-order batter didn’t have the best of starts to her tournament, departing cheaply with scores of 9, 2, and 9. However, in her most recent outing, she managed a 32-ball 43. While her runs have come a bit late in the tournament, she will be looking to finish on a high note.
Krutikaben Chaudhari
The 26-year-old pacer has bowled brilliantly this tournament, scalping 7 wickets in 5 games while maintaining an economy rate of 5.33. Krutikaben, in her previous three outings, has recorded figures of 2/30, 1/15, and 3/29, and she’ll be looking to conclude the tournament on a strong note.
Shivani Dharne
The 26-year-old batter started her campaign with a decent 24 but didn’t make a significant impact on the team’s batting unit, although she managed to get some starts. Shivani’s last three outings produced scores of 31, 15, and 11, and she will want to end the competition on a high note to carry forward that momentum into a long season ahead.
Kanchan Nagwani
The 29-year-old all-rounder got her season underway with figures of 1/28 and, although she went wicketless in the following game, she contributed with a useful 19 (13) with the bat. Kanchan, in her last three outings, has posted figures of 2/20, 3/10, and 1/24, accumulating a total of 7 wickets from 5 games.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, offers a balanced playing surface that slightly favors the bowlers. While it is conducive for batting, the average score in the 120s suggests there’s assistance that bowlers, particularly spinners, can expect from the pitch.
Weather:
The conditions at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, are expected to be pleasant for cricket, with no anticipated rain interruptions and clear sunny skies. The temperature will be around 30°C, with light winds and humidity at 55%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Jenita Fernandes, Shivani Dharne, Disha Kasat, Hrutvisha Patel, Renuka Chaudhari, Nupur Kohale, Riddhi Naik, Stuti Jani, Kanchan Nagwani, Krutikaben Chaudhari, Janviben Patel
Match details:
Date – October 30, 2023
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Broadcast – Access live scores for all the games of the tournament on BCCI’s match center web portal.