The Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, will host the final league game, match no. 20, of the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Global Qualifier, featuring Ireland and the Netherlands. The game will be listed for the 3rd of May, 2024, at 9:00 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
Netherlands – Heather Siegers (C), Babette de Leede, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Caroline de Lange, Eva Lynch, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Iris Zwilling, Jolien van Vliet, Merel Dekeling, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Players to watch out:
Orla Prendergast
The 22-year-old all-rounder in T20Is has amassed 932 runs from 48 outings and struck 26 wickets from 38 innings, with the bests of 75* and 3/10. Orla hasn’t been required much with the ball, while has registered scores of 22*, 15, and 4*. Orla hasn’t been at her fluent best on this tour of UAE and will be backed to return to her aggressive best.
Eimear Richardson
The 37-year-old all-rounder, from 54 T20I innings, has accumulated 717 runs and bagged 60 wickets from 66 outings, registering bests of 63* and 3/8. Eimear has returned figures of 2/15, 1/21, and 3/8 in her three outings in the ongoing qualifier event, while in her only batting outing, she chipped in with an unbeaten 22. She can be counted on for the goods.
Babette de Leede
The 24-year-old keeper-batter, from 49 T20I innings, has added 625 runs to the tally and registered the highest of 62*. Babette warmed up for the series registering scores of 41 and 30, and though she departed cheaply on scores of 18 and 6 in the first couple of games, she scored a solid 37 in her most recent game, and it’ll be hoped she makes the most of this return to form.
Silver Siegers
The 24-year-old leg-spinner has picked up 25 wickets from 33 T20I innings, maintaining an economy rate of 6.15 and registering the best of 2/7. Silver’s bowling figures from this global qualifier read 2/11 (4), 0/21 (2), and 1/28 (4), and it’ll be expected of her to lead the wickets tally, continuing her notable form.
Pitch:
The Zayed Cricket Stadium offers a slow track, one that poses challenges for batters and provides an advantage to spinners. The average score in the 120s indicates the demanding conditions and the need for careful batting on this pitch.
Weather:
The conditions at Zayed Cricket Stadium are forecasted to be favorable for cricket, with no expected rain interruptions and clear overhead. The temperature will be around 28°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 54%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Sterre Kalis, Eimear Richardson, Laura Delany, Robine Rijke, Arlene Kelly, Iris Zwilling, Cara Murray, Caroline de Lange, Silver Siegers
Match details:
Date – May 03, 2024
Time – 9:00 PM IST
Venue – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on FanCode and ICC TV.