The JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, will host match no. 8 of the 2024 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy, featuring Team D, winless after two games, and Team B, which has one win from two games. The game is slated for 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 23rd of November 2024.
Squads:
Team D
Shafali Verma (C), Monika Das, Sweta Verma, Mamatha Madiwala, Kiran Navgire, Dhara Gujjar, Humairaa Kaazi, Amrita Joseph, Najla CMC, Saima Thakor, Tanuja Kanwer, Krutikaben, Madhu, Janki Rathod, Falak Naz
Team B
Sneh Rana (C), Subha Sateesh, Pratika Rawal, Tejal Hasabnis, Uma Chetry, Khushi Bhatia, Tanusree Sarkar, Sonal Thakur, Renuka Singh Thakur, Jintimani Kalita, Akshara Srinivasan, Nikita Chauhan, Mannat Kashyap, Prema Rawat
Players to watch out:
Dhara Gujjar
The 22-year-old top-order batter, from 8 outings in the 2024 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, amassed 240 runs at an average of 34.29, with a strike rate of 100.84, and registered the highest score of 61. However, Dhara has failed to translate that form into the Challenger Trophy, departing cheaply with scores of 0 (3) and 12 (24). She is a very promising talent, and it is hoped she finds her footing.
Krutikaben
The 25-year-old pacer was a standout in the 2024 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, scalping 12 wickets from 7 outings, averaging 9.75, and maintaining an economy rate of 4.33. Continuing in this momentum, while Krutikaben hasn’t taken any wickets in the Challenger Trophy, her economical returns read 0/24 (4) and 0/22 (4). She should be backed to get back among the wickets.
Pratika Rawal
The 24-year-old top-order batter has been on the rise and had a notable start to her 2024-25 domestic season, accumulating 170 runs from 7 outings in the 2024 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy. Capitalizing on her strong start, Pratika has produced two important knocks in the Challenger Trophy, registering scores of 56 (50) [run out] and 70 (53). She can be counted on for the runs.
Sneh Rana
The 30-year-old all-rounder, in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) from 25 outings, has picked up 24 wickets at an economy rate of 6.21, while also being handy with the bat. Sneh hasn’t had much success in this domestic season so far and following a quiet start to this Challenger Trophy — 0/21 (2) and 10 (10) — in her most recent outing, she returned figures of 1/24 (4) and 7*(6) and should build on this form.
Pitch:
The Ranchi wicket is fairly balanced, offering runs for batters, as evidenced by a modest average score in the 140s. There is also a good amount of assistance for bowlers, especially spinners, who hold the upper hand on this track.
Weather:
The conditions in Ranchi are pleasant, with the temperature expected to hover around 23°C, light winds, and a humidity level of 56%. With no rain on the radar, we are in for a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Uma Chetry, Pratika Rawal, Tejal Hasabnis, Dhara Gujjar, Tanusree Sarkar, Humairaa Kaazi, Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Saima Thakor, Tanuja Kanwer
Match details:
Date – November 23, 2024
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
Broadcast – Access live scores for all the games of the tournament on BCCI’s match center web portal.
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