Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, will host the India A and South Africa Under-19 teams in match no. 4 of the Women’s Under-19 Twenty20 (T20) Triangular Series on the 7th of December 2024, at 11:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). Notably, both India A and South Africa have registered one win each from two games in this youth series.
Squads:
India A Under-19 women’s cricket team
Sanika Chalke, G Trisha, G Kavya Sree, Bhavika Ahire, Joshitha VJ, Hurley Gala, Sasthi Mondal, Siddhi Sharma, Sonam Yadav, Gayatri Survase, Chandni Sharma, Happy Kumari, Shabnam, Bidisha Dey, Prapti Raval
South Africa U19 women’s cricket team
Jemma Botha, Fay Cowling, Jae-Leigh Filander, Mona-Lisa Legodi, Simoné Lourens, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, Nthabiseng Nini, Luyanda Nzuza, Diara Ramlakan, Kayla Reyneke, Diedré Van Rensburg, Mieke Van Voorst, Ashleigh Van Wyk, Chanel Venter
Players to watch out:
Bhavika Ahire
The 18-year-old keeper-batter in the recently concluded U19 T20 Challenger Trophy amassed 126 runs from 4 outings, at an average of 63.00 and a strike rate of 134.04. Though Bhavika had a quiet start to this triangular series, she scored a crucial 26-ball 21* in her most recent outing, and it will be expected that she capitalizes on this return to form, stepping up with important runs.
Shabnam
The 17-year-old pacer in India’s premier T20 competition, the Women’s Premier League (WPL), has claimed four wickets from as many outings, at an economy rate of 7.00, and returned the best of 3/11. In this youth series, Shabnam has registered scores of 42*(24) and 5*(2), alongside bowling figures of 1/37 (4) and 0/11 (2), so far. She will be counted on for all-round efforts.
Karabo Meso
The 17-year-old keeper-batter in the 2023 inaugural Women’s U19 World Cup accumulated 80 runs from 5 outings, at an average of 26.66 and a strike rate of 103.89. Karabo had a quiet start to the series, departing for 2(6), but followed up with a crucial 40(49) in her most recent outing. She has been part of the South Africa senior squad, and it is hoped she has more to deliver.
Ashleigh Van Wyk
The 16-year-old left-arm off-spinner most recently impressed against Ireland U19, producing figures of 3/22 in a game, while also being handy with the bat. Ashleigh has carried the momentum into this triangular series, producing bowling figures of 1/23 and 3/19, and will be relied upon to lead the wickets tally, produce breakthroughs, and also score handy runs.
Pitch:
The average score in the 120s at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium indicates favorable conditions for scoring runs, allowing batters to display their stroke play effectively. Bowlers, especially spinners, find assistance from the dry wicket, with potential for turn.
Weather:
Pune promises ideal conditions for a complete game of cricket, with no expected rain and bright skies. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 31°C, with light winds and humidity at 54%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Karabo Meso, G Trisha, Sanika Chalke, Jemma Botha, Kayla Reyneke, Joshitha VJ, Fay Cowling, Ashleigh Van Wyk, Hurley Gala, Shabnam, Sonam Yadav
Match details:
Date – December 7, 2024
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on BCCI’s match center web portal.
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