Day 2 fixtures of the 2024 Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Quadrangular series, in match no. 3, will feature a contest between hosts the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The game is slated for the 17th of April, 2024, at 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
United Arab Emirates – Esha Oza (C), Al Maseera Jahangir, Avanee Sunil Patel, Heena Harish Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Kavisha Kumari Egodage, Khushi Mohan Sharma, Lavanya Keny, Mehak Thakur, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Swarup Gokhale, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Vaishnave Mahesh
United States of America – Sindhu Sriharsha (C), Anika Kolan (VC), Aditiba Chudasama, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Geetika Kodali, Isani Vaghela, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Jivana Aras, Pooja Ganesh, Pooja Shah, Ritu Singh Immadi, Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni, Suhani Thadani
Players to watch out:
Theertha Satish
The 20-year-old keeper-batter has amassed 1247 runs from 55 T20I innings, including the highest of 93, averaging 29.00 and striking at 108.90. Theertha didn’t have a successful campaign last time she took the field in February earlier this year, and it is hoped that the seasoned batter finds her footing.
Vaishnave Mahesh
The 17-year-old leg-spinner, averaging 10.92 and striking at 4.57, has scalped 78 wickets from 58 T20I outings and recorded the best of 4/10, while also being handy with the bat. From 12 wickets in 6 T20I games in her February campaign, Vaishnave was a standout and will be counted on again for the goods.
Sindhu Sriharsha
The 35-year-old keeper-batter has accumulated 467 runs from 23 T20I innings, scoring her runs at an average of 25.94 and registering the highest of 74*. In the lead-up to the series, the USA contested in a couple of ODIs, and Sindhu’s scores read 19 and 13. She’ll be backed to capitalize on these scores.
Isani Vaghela
The 18-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 13 innings, has chipped in scoring 94 runs and bagged 17 wickets from 15 innings. Isani, while not scoring many runs in the couple of ODIs ahead of this series, returned economical figures of 0/15 (3) and 0/42 (10). She can be relied upon to return to her best with the ball.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium makes for a well-balanced playing surface, promising an engaging contest between bat and ball. The wicket assists both spinners and pacers effectively, while batters also enjoy their time in the middle with an average score in the 130s.
Weather:
The conditions at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, are expected to be pleasant for the game with clear skies overhead. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 26°C, with moderate winds and humidity of 65%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sindhu Sriharsha, Esha Oza, Disha Dhingra, Anika Kolan, Theertha Satish, Kavisha Kumari Egodage, Isani Vaghela, Ritu Singh Immadi, Heena Harish Hotchandani, Vaishnave Mahesh, Aditiba Chudasama
Match details:
Date – April 17, 2024
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on the FanCode app and website.