Following West Indies’ commanding win in the 3-match One-Day International (ODI) series opener and a win off the final ball in the 2nd ODI, visitors West Indies have secured the series. The dead rubber, the 3rd and final ODI, is slated for action at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, on the 23rd of April 2024, at 04:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Pakistan – Nida Dar (C), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, 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:
Nida Dar
The 33-year-old all-rounder in ODIs, from 107 outings, has scalped 103 wickets, with the best of 4/10, and from 94 batting innings accumulated 1655 runs, including the highest of 87. In the first couple of ODIs in this series, Nida has departed on scores of 19 and 15, while returning figures of 1/43 and 4/52. It’ll be hoped she converts her batting starts.
Umm-e-Hani
The 27-year-old off-spinner has bagged 12 wickets from 10 ODI appearances, maintaining an economy rate of 4.54 and registering the best figures of 3/20. Umm-e-Hani didn’t feature in the ODI opener, while in the subsequent game produced figures of 2/38. She stepped up under pressure, claiming big wickets, and will be backed to continue on this form.
Shemaine Campbelle
The 31-year-old top-order batter, from 95 ODI outings, has amassed 1512 runs, including the highest of 105. Continuing her notable form from domestic cricket, Shemaine has been vital for the team’s success this series, registering scores of 45 and 52. She is the batter in form and the team will count on her to deliver another match-winning knock.
Karishma Ramharack
The 29-year-old off-spinner, from 20 ODI outings, has claimed 17 wickets at an economy rate of 4.36, while also adding 60 runs from 16 innings. Karishma was in notable form during the domestic season and though she returned figures of 0/33 in the ODI, she followed up with figures of 3/48. She’ll be banked upon for another all-round performance.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at the National Bank Stadium provide a somewhat neutral playing field as the conditions favor both batters and bowlers. Spinners, in particular, benefit from the conditions, and a score in the 240s can be deemed as a competitive one on this wicket.
Weather:
Karachi promises ideal conditions for a complete game of cricket with clear overhead. The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C with moderate winds and a humidity level of 59%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Shemaine Campbelle, Bismah Maroof, Stafanie Taylor, Sidra Amin, Hayley Matthews, Nida Dar, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Sadia Iqbal, Karishma Ramharack, Tuba Hassan
Match details:
Date – April 23, 2024
Time – 04:00 PM IST
Venue – National Bank Stadium, Karachi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.