In match no. 5 of the 2024 Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Quadrangular Series, the United States of America and Netherlands are slated to face off at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on the 19th of April, 2024, at 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
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
Netherlands – Heather Siegers (C), Babette de Leede, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Caroline de Lange, Eva Lynch, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Iris Zwilling, Jolien van Vliet, Merel Dekeling, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Players to watch out:
Anika Kolan
The 17-year-old keeper-batter, from 14 T20I innings, has accumulated 217 runs, including the highest of 54*. Anika has been in good form of late, registering scores of 48 and 20 in her previous couple of T20Is, while in the lead-up to this series, in a couple of ODIs, registered scores of 34 and 33. It’ll be hoped that she continues on this run of form.
Suhani Thadani
The 17-year-old pacer, from 16 T20I appearances, has scalped 15 wickets, including the best of 4/6, averaging 11.00 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.65. Suhani was in brilliant form during the ICC Americas Qualifier and though she finished with figures of 0/21 (3) in her only ODI outing recently, she’ll be backed to return to her wicket-taking best.
Babette de Leede
The 24-year-old keeper-batter has added 564 runs to the tally from 46 T20I innings and registered the highest of 62*. Babette, in the lead-up to the series, played domestic cricket in South Africa and in her previous 3 T20s managed scores of 19, 17, and 30. The team will count on their seasoned batter to capitalize on this form, leading the tally.
Robine Rijke
The 27-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 47 outings, has amassed 605 runs and bagged 23 wickets from 16 innings, with respective bests being 46 and 4/7. Robine stepped up for the team in the regional qualifier with all-round efforts, and she will be relied upon for the same in the forthcoming game and the Global Qualifier to follow shortly after.
Pitch:
The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium offers a fairly balanced center wicket that provides runs for batters and a good amount of assistance to bowlers as well. The average score at the venue is in the 120s, and spinners have the upper hand on this track.
Weather:
With minimal chances of rain and clear overhead conditions, the forecast promises a complete game of cricket in Abu Dhabi. The temperature is expected to hover around 27°C with light winds, and humidity at 48%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Sindhu Sriharsha, Heather Siegers, Anika Kolan, Frédérique Overdijk, Sterre Kalis, Disha Dhingra, Robine Rijke, Iris Zwilling, Isani Vaghela, Suhani Thadani
Match details:
Date – April 19, 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.