Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, will host the 2024 Women’s Under-19 Twenty20 (T20) Asia Cup Final between India and Bangladesh, both of whom have registered 3 wins each from 4 games. However, while the latter have lost 1, India remains unbeaten, with a game lost to rain. The Final is scheduled for 7:00 AM India Standard Time (IST) on the 22nd of December 2024.
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
Bangladesh under-19 women’s cricket team
Sumaiya Akter (C), Afia Ashima Era, Mst Eva, Fahomida Choya, Habiba Islam Pinky, Juairiya Ferdous, Fariya Akter, Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba, Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Arvin Tani, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Akter, Maharun Nesa
Players to watch out:
Kamalini G
The 15-year-old keeper-batter, in a recent T20 competition, amassed 311 runs from 8 outings, at an average of 62.20, a strike rate of 123.90, and registered the highest score of 105*. Kamalini carried this outstanding form into subsequent U19 T20 campaigns, and extending this purple patch, she has registered scores of 44*, 8*, 0, and 28 in this tournament. Hopefully, she has another good knock to deliver.
Sonam Yadav
The 17-year-old left-arm off-spinner didn’t scalp many wickets leading up to this Asia Cup in the under-19 domestic competitions but was consistently economical. However, in the Asia Cup, Sonam has emerged as a leading wicket-taker, producing bowling returns of 4/6 and 2/6. She can be trusted to continue in this rewarding form, leading the wickets tally for the side.
Sumaiya Akter
The 17-year-old top-order batter, in a 50-over domestic competition earlier this year, accumulated 289 runs from 8 outings at an average of 57.80. Sumaiya had a promising start to this competition, scoring 24 runs against Sri Lanka, but departed cheaply for 1 and 9 in subsequent outings. However, she scored an unbeaten 10 in her most recent outing and could follow up with a big score.
Farjana Easmin
The 15-year-old right-arm pacer, from 9 One Dayers in the 2023-24 domestic season, picked up 8 wickets from 9 innings, maintaining an economy rate of 3.28. Farjana carried the momentum into this series, producing bowling figures of 2/12 in the competition opener. She followed up with subsequent returns of 0/8 and 0/8, and 1/13 in her most recent outing. She can be trusted for a wicket.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Bayuemas Oval heavily favors the pacers, creating ideal conditions for bowling, as evidenced by the average score of 110. However, batters once settle in and find their rhythm, can accumulate runs effectively.
Weather:
Expect rain interruptions and delays with thundershowers on the radar, even during match hours. The temperature is forecast to hover around 28°C, with light winds and humidity at 79%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Kamalini G, Sumaiya Akther Suborna, G Trisha, Sadia Akter, Niki Prasad, Mithila Vinod, Aayushi Shukla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sonam Yadav, Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba
Match details:
Date – December 22, 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.
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