It’s a face-off between Andra and Odisha for match no. 95 of the ongoing edition of the Senior Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Trophy. The match is scheduled to commence on the 28th of October, 2023, at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur.
Squads:
Andhra – Durga Miriyala, Sneha Deepthi, Hima Bindu, Vurukuti Latha, Neeragattu Anusha, Henrietta Pereira, Kancharakunta Dayana, Padmaja Ellutla, K Devika, Karri Sai Poojitha, Bareddy Anusha, Saranya Gadwal, NR-Shree Charani, Chandralekha Gadwal, Sarayu Pendyala, Pravallika Doddipalli
Odisha – Pragyan Mohanty, Rani Tudu, Madhuri Mehta, Tanmayee Behera, Sangita Khadia, Kajal Jena, Silpa Swain, Sushree Dibyadarshini, Anjali Singh, Subra Niranjana-Swain, Barasarani Singh, Sujata Mallick, Reena-Laxmi Ekka, Tarana Pradhan, Rameswari Naik, Priyanka Priyadarshini
Players to watch out:
Hima Bindu
Hima has had a strong start to her season, consistently getting good starts, and she has formed a fantastic partnership with Sneha Deepthi. She has registered scores of 39, 20, and 24 in her recent outings, and she will be relied upon to convert these scores into significant ones.
K Devika
Devika has enjoyed a promising start to her domestic cricket campaign, consistently providing breakthroughs and in her 4 outings so far, she has posted figures of 2/21, 0/16, 3/22, and 0/23. The team is banking on Devika to maintain this form and deliver more match-winning performances.
Madhuri Mehta
The 31-year-old batter plays a crucial role in the team’s batting unit and has brilliantly led her team from the front. Madhuri had a quiet start to her campaign, with a few single-digit scores, but she made a strong comeback. In her most recent outing, she delivered an impressive performance, scoring an unbeaten 81* from 63 balls.
Barasarani Singh
The 24-year-old spinner previously showcased her talent in local state competitions and has now translated her form to a higher level. Barasarani began her domestic campaign with remarkable figures of 4/5, and her performance will be closely monitored as she continues to ply her craft.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, presents challenges for batters due to its slow and spin-friendly nature, leading to an average score in the 100s. Batters will need to apply themselves thoroughly to thrive on this demanding track.
Weather:
With light winds, a humidity level of 51%, and the temperature forecasted to hover around 31°C, the conditions are ideal for cricket. The overhead will be clear and the chances of rain are very low.
Fantasy playing XI:
Pragyan Mohanty, Madhuri Mehta, Sneha Deepti, Hima Bindu, Sushree Dibyadarshini, Padmaja Ellutla, K Devika, Anjali Singh, Sujata Mallick, Reena-Laxmi Ekka, Bareddy Anusha
Match details:
Date – October 28, 2023
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Broadcast – Access live scores for all the games of the tournament on BCCI’s match center web portal.