Match no. 15 of the ongoing 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Global Qualifier will be contested between Ireland and Vanuatu on the 1st of May, 2024. The game will be played at Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi and live action commences at 8:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Ireland – Laura Delany (C), Ava Canning, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Joanna Loughran, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell
Vanuatu – Selina Solman (C), Rachel Andrew, Maiyllisse Carlot, Alvina Chilia, Gillian Chilia, Leimauri Chilia, Lissing Enock, Natalia Kakor, Valenta Langiatu, Vicky Mansale, Nasimana Navaika, Raylin Ova, Susan Stephen, Mahina Tarimiala, Vanessa Vira
Players to watch out:
Laura Delany
The 31-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 87 innings, has amassed 1216 runs and struck 79 scalps from 91 outings, with bests being 61 and 4/12. Laura has registered scores of 27, 15, and 0 on this tour of UAE, while her bowling figures read 0/11 (2), 0/5 (1), 0/25 (4), and 2/19 (3). It’ll be hoped she returns to her best with the bat while continuing her bowling form.
Arlene Kelly
The 30-year-old pacer, averaging 13.95 and maintaining an economy rate of 5.85, has bagged 47 wickets from 35 T20I appearances, while also being handy with the bat. Arlene has returned figures of 0/8 (1), 2/25 (4), 2/12 (3), and 1/19 (3) on this tour of UAE in her previous 4 outings. Continuing on this momentum, she can be relied upon for the goods.
Alvina Chilia
The 29-year-old all-rounder in T20Is has accumulated 282 runs from 28 outings and taken 15 wickets from 18 innings, with bests of 30 and 3/8. Alvina hasn’t scored many runs on this tour, departing cheaply with scores of 2, 5, 10*, and 8, but it’ll be expected that she finds her way back among runs, leading the tally.
Vanessa Vira
The 17-year-old all-rounder has scalped 18 wickets from 13 T20Is, including the best of 3/10, at an average of 9.88 and an economy rate of 3.91. Vanessa has produced figures of 0/11 (3), 0/14 (1), 3/14 (3.3), and 0/25 (4) on this tour of UAE and will be backed to return to her wicket-taking best, building on this form.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Tolerance Oval provides ample support for batters, making it a favorable surface with an average score in the 130s. However, spinners also have opportunities to make an impact and exploit the conditions to their advantage.
Weather:
The conditions are ideal for a game of cricket at Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi, with clear overhead and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 29°C, with moderate winds and humidity of 45%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Eimear Richardson, Laura Delany, Arlene Kelly, Selina Solman, Nasimana Navaika, Rachel Andrew, Cara Murray, Vanessa Vira, Ava Canning
Match details:
Date – May 01, 2024
Time – 8:30 PM IST
Venue – Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on FanCode and ICC TV.