At the ongoing inaugural Under-19 Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Asia Cup, while both India and Sri Lanka have lost a game each to rain, India remains unbeaten with 2 wins, and Sri Lanka has a win from 3 games. Match no. 10 is slated for the 20th of December 2024 at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, starting at 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
India under-19 women’s cricket team
Niki Prasad (C), Sanika Chalke, G Trisha, Kamalini G (WK), Bhavika Ahire (WK), Ishawari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Nandhana S
Sri Lanka under-19 women’s cricket team
Manudi Nanayakkara (C), Rashmika Sewwandi, Vimoksha Balasooriya, Hiruni Hansika, Sumudu Nisansala, Dahami Sanuthma, Rashmi Nethranjali, Sashini Gimhani, Asheni Thalagune, Pramudi Methsara, Chamodi Praboda, Sanjana Kavindi, Dunuli Tennekoon, Limansa Tilekerane, Shehara Induwari
Players to watch out:
Ishawari Awasare
The 15-year-old all-rounder, in a recent T20 campaign, amassed 327 runs from 8 outings, at an average of 46.71 and a strike rate of 113.93, while taking 6 wickets from 3 outings, at an economy rate of 3.33. Ishawari carried this form into subsequent T20 campaigns and has featured in a couple of games in this competition but hasn’t yet had a bat or bowl, though she can be relied upon for the goods.
Aayushi Shukla
The 17-year-old all-rounder, from 6 outings in a recent T20 competition, accumulated 130 runs at an average of 21.67, while also taking 7 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 4.37. In this competition, Aayushi hasn’t been required to bat, and though she returned figures of 0/8 (1) in the opener, she followed up with 0/10 (4) and 3/9 (4) and has been trusted to deliver all-round efforts.
Limansa Tilekerane
The 16-year-old all-rounder has had a notable run of form in the competition so far. Limansa kicked off her campaign with a mature 46-ball 42*, alongside returning bowling figures of 0/12 (3), and while she departed cheaply for a run-a-ball 16 and returned 0/16 (2) in her subsequent outing, she is a promising talent and can be expected to build on this start, leading the scoring and producing wickets.
Rashmika Sewwandi
The 18-year-old all-rounder in a recent Under-19 Tri-Series bagged 4 wickets from as many T20 outings, at an economy rate of 6.60, while also adding 63 runs, striking at 157.50. In this competition, Rashmika, in her only batting outing, scored 20 runs and returned bowling figures of 1/3 (2) and 4/23 (3). She has had a rewarding patch lately and should continue in this form.
Pitch:
The Bayuemas Oval is a low-scoring venue that typically favors bowlers, both pacers and spinners. While the 22-yard strip has a somewhat neutral character, the average score remains in the 120s, indicating that it is a challenging venue for batters.
Weather:
The partly cloudy Kuala Lumpur sky promises a complete game, as the chances of rain are minimal. The temperature is expected to hover around 30°C, with light winds and humidity at 73%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Kamalini G, G Trisha, Niki Prasad, Sanjana Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Hiruni Hansika, Manudi Nanayakkara, Aayushi Shukla, MD Shabnam, Parunika Sisodiya, Sonam Yadav
Match details:
Date – December 20, 2024
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on Sony Sports Network and live streamed on Sony Liv.
