West Indies tour of Pakistan kicks off on the 18th of April, 2024, with the 1st of 3 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The series opener is slated for action at National Bank Stadium, Karachi, at 10:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Pakistan – Nida Dar (C), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof (subject to fitness), Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (WK), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (WK), Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
West Indies – Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (VC), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams, Kate Wilmott
Players to watch out:
Muneeba Ali
The 26-year-old keeper-batter, from 37 ODI innings, has accumulated 823 runs and registered the highest of 107. Muneeba averages 32.63 on home soil, and her only ODI ton had also come in Pakistan. Though she hasn’t consistently scored big runs in ODIs, she’ll be counted on to step up, leading the scoring.
Tuba Hassan
The 23-year-old leg-spinner, in her only ODI, was punished for 69 runs off 6 overs. Nonetheless, Tuba forced herself back into the team following an all-round display in a T20 tournament, amassing 267 runs at a strike rate of 143.55 and bagging 8 wickets from 9 games. She’ll be backed to replicate similar success in this series.
Hayley Matthews
The 26-year-old all-rounder in ODIs, from 77 outings, has racked up 2071 runs and scalped 94 wickets from 74 innings, with respective bests being 94 and 4/15. Hayley was in decent form in a recent T20 tournament, though she failed to convert her starts, she can be relied upon for big runs and wickets with the ball.
Qiana Joseph
The 23-year-old all-rounder, maintaining an economy rate of 4.44, has struck 11 wickets from 10 innings and registered the best of 2/24. For an ‘A’ series, Qiana toured Pakistan late last year and was successful with the ball, while also chipping in with a few runs. It’ll be hoped that she delivers the goods.
Pitch:
Karachi features a well-balanced center wicket that’s favorable to both batters and bowlers, especially the spinners, to make an impact on the game. The average score in the 220s indicates favorable conditions for scoring runs, but it’ll be a test of patience.
Weather:
Expect a delayed start to proceedings with shower spells forecasted in the 1st hour of the game; however, the radar is bright and clear for the remainder of the day. The temperature is expected to hover around 29°C, with moderate winds and humidity at 66%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Shemaine Campbelle, Muneeba Ali, Stafanie Taylor, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Hayley Matthews, Nida Dar, Fatima Sana, Qiana Joseph, Nashra Sundhu, Tuba Hassan
Match details:
Date – April 18, 2024
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – National Bank Stadium, Karachi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
