Match 21: Pakistan Women U19 vs Ireland Women U19 | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report

The ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup promises another thrilling encounter as Pakistan Women U19 face Ireland Women U19 in Match 21. After one-sided losses in their previous matches, both teams will be determined to bounce back and register a crucial win.

This exciting clash is scheduled for January 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor.

Match 21: Pakistan Women U19 vs Ireland Women U19 | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report
Match 21: Pakistan Women U19 vs Ireland Women U19 | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report

Squads:

Pakistan Women’s U19 Cricket Team:

Komal Khan, Zoofishan Ayyaz, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Areesha Ansari, Fatima Khan, Haniah Ahmer, Maham Anees, Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Minahil, Quratulain, Ravail Farhan, Shahar Bano, Tayyaba Imdad, Wasifa Hussain.

Ireland Women’s U19 Cricket Team:

Niamh MacNulty, Ally Boucher, Abbi Harrison, Jennifer Jackson, Rebecca Lowe, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride, Kia McCartney, Ellie McGee, Julie McNally, Lucy Neely, Freya Sargent, Millie Spence, Annabel Squires, Alice Walsh.

Players to Watch:

Quratulain (Pakistan):

The 19-year-old leg-spinner has been in exceptional form, consistently delivering breakthroughs. In a recent domestic U19 T20 competition, she claimed 12 wickets in 9 outings at a remarkable economy rate of 2.23. She carried her form into the Asia Cup and warm-up games, taking 2/9 (4) and 1/30 (4). Even against England, she was a bright spot with 1/25 (3).

Mahnoor Zeb (Pakistan):

Zeb was Pakistan’s standout performer against England, returning figures of 2/23 (3.2). Although she struggled during the warm-ups, her recent performance shows promise, making her a player to watch in this crucial clash.

Niamh MacNulty (Ireland):

MacNulty has been a consistent contributor for Ireland, impressing in the warm-ups with figures of 3/14 against Malaysia and 1/9 against MCA Invitation XI, where she also chipped in with an unbeaten 15 off 11. While wicketless against the USA, she has the skills to make a strong comeback.

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Freya Sargent (Ireland):

An experienced campaigner with 28 international outings for the senior team, Sargent has proven her mettle with the ball. Her highlights include spectacular performances in U19 games, with figures of 3/3 and 5/12 against Jersey. Although she went wicketless against the USA, her all-round capabilities make her a crucial asset for Ireland.

Pitch Report:

The Johor Cricket Academy Oval is known for being a bowler-friendly wicket. Pacers and spinners are expected to find assistance, while batters will need to exercise patience and skill to post a competitive total. Scores around 110-120 could prove challenging on this surface.

Weather:

Thunderstorms are forecasted, posing a threat to the match. The temperature will hover around 28°C, with 84% humidity, creating tough conditions for the players. Light winds might provide some relief, but rain interruptions are likely.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Freya Sargent, Alice Walsh, Lara McBride, Niamh MacNulty, Zoofishan Ayyaz, Fatima Khan, Mahnoor Zeb, Quratulain, Komal Khan, Memoona Khalid, Tilly Corteen-Coleman.

Match Details:

Date: January 22, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM IST

Venue: Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor

Broadcast: In India, the game will be live-streamed on Hotstar.

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