Both the Strikers and Stars have won a game each in their three and two outings, respectively, and the two teams will go up against the other in match no. 8 of the ongoing 2024 National Women’s One Day Tournament. The game is scheduled for the 15th of November 2024, at United Bank Limited Sports Complex, Karachi, at 10:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Strikers Women
Nida Dar (C), Aleena Masood, Aliza Sabir, Amna Bibi, Anam Amin, Ayesha Bilal, Eyman Fatima, Fajar Naveed, Fariha Mahmood, Gull Feroza, Muqaddas Bukhari, Noreen Yaqoob, Sabiqa Shahzadi, Syeda Masooma Jafri, Warda Yousaf, Zunash Abdul Sattar
Stars Women
Sidra Amin (C), Aima Saleem, Aimen Anwar, Anosha Nasir, Huraina Sajjad, Kaynat Hafeez, Laiba Fatima, Laiba Mansoor, Neelam Mushtaq, Rabia Rani, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Nawaz, Soha Fatima, Tuba Hassan, Waheeda Akhtar
Players to watch out:
Eyman Fatima
The 20-year-old opening batter is a highly promising up-and-coming talent and has made an early mark in this competition, amassing 171 runs from 3 outings. Eyman had a quiet start to her campaign and was pushed down the order in her most recent outing. However, Eyman produced a stunning knock, a 97-ball 141, and should be backed to capitalize on this return to form, leading the scoring.
Anam Amin
The 32-year-old left-arm off-spinner is a seasoned bowler in the domestic circuit and also has international cricket experience under her belt. Anam has had a notable start to this campaign, taking 7 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 3.76. Building on the momentum, she produced a brilliant 4/29 in her most recent outing and can be counted on for the breakthroughs.
Sidra Amin
The 32-year-old opening batter was a standout last domestic season, and from 67 One-Day International innings, she has accumulated 1,753 runs at an average of 27.82. Sidra has been a slow starter, and even in this competition, while she has managed only 52 from 2 outings, she can be relied upon to convert the starts she has managed into substantial scores, being consistent with the bat.
Tuba Hassan
The 24-year-old leg-spinner emerged as a reliable all-rounder last domestic season, leading the runs and wickets tally for her side, while also impressing in international cricket. In this competition, while Tuba has managed only a notable score of 15 from two outings, her bowling figures read 1/31 and 2/31. It is hoped she continues in this bowling form while also stepping up her batting efforts.
Pitch:
The Karachi wicket offers a bowling-friendly deck, evidenced by the average score of 170. During the middle overs, bowlers, particularly spinners, prove to be impactful and pose a significant challenge to the batters.
Weather:
The conditions in Karachi are expected to be pleasant for cricket, with bright, clear skies overhead. The temperature will hover in the early 30s (°C), with light winds and 45% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sidra Nawaz, Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Eyman Fatima, Sadaf Shamas, Nida Dar, Aima Saleem, Anam Amin, Tuba Hassan, Aimen Anwar, Waheeda Akhtar
Match details:
Date – November 15, 2024
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – United Bank Limited Sports Complex, Karachi
Broadcast – Access live scores on Crickslab match center web portal.
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