Hosts India registered a convincing win over a spirited Irish side in the opening One Day International (ODI) of the ongoing three-match series between the two senior national women’s teams. The 2nd ODI will be played at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, on the 12th of January 2025, starting at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
India women’s cricket team
Smriti Mandhana (C), Deepti Sharma (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Uma Chetry (WK), Richa Ghosh (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Sayali Satghare
Ireland women’s cricket team
Gaby Lewis (C), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Sarah Forbes, Arlene Kelly, Joanna Loughran, Aimee Maguire, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell
Players to watch out:
Tejal Hasabnis
The 27-year-old middle-order batter has had a promising start to her international career, posting 110 runs from 4 ODI appearances, averaging 55.00. On the back of multiple successful domestic stints, Tejal impressed with a hat-trick of fifties against Australia A and translated the success into international cricket with scores of 42 and 53*. Given her form, the seasoned player can be counted on for the runs.
Sayali Satghare
The 24-year-old pace-bowling all-rounder in the 2023-24 Senior Women’s One Day Trophy added 260 runs from 7 outings, while also taking 10 wickets from 6 innings, registering bests of 100* and a 3-fer. Sayali has had an impressive domestic season so far again, and on international debut, in her most recent outing, returned figures of 1/43 (10). She can be relied upon for breakthroughs and handy runs.
Gaby Lewis
The 23-year-old top-order batter, from 49 ODI outings, has amassed 1414 runs at an average of 31.42, and registered the highest score of 96*, while also chipping in with 10 wickets from 17 innings. Gaby has registered scores of 72, 5, 2, 52, and 92 in her previous 5 ODIs, including this series opener. She is an experienced campaigner and can be relied upon for the runs, continuing in her outstanding form and adding another big score.
Orla Prendergast
The 22-year-old all-rounder in ODIs, from 30 outings, has posted 780 runs at an average of 31.20, and from 20 innings has 14 wickets at an economy rate of 4.59, with bests of 122* and 3/25. Orla, in their recent ODI series against Ireland, registered scores of 19, 37, and 27, alongside bowling returns of 0/17, 1/10, and 1/17. Though she had a quiet start to this series, she is a promising talent and can be trusted for the goods.
Pitch:
The Niranjan Shah Stadium features a good batting deck with an average score in the 240s. However, the wicket has just enough in it for bowlers, especially early on for pacers, while spinners remain in the game throughout.
Weather:
It will be a bright, sunny day in Rajkot, with the temperature expected to hover around 27°C, light winds, and a humidity level of 37%. With a clear forecast, we are in for a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana, Gaby Lewis, Jemimah Rodrigues, Leah Paul, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Orla Prendergast, Pratika Rawal, Aimee Maguire, Priya Mishra
Match details:
Date – January 12, 2025
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on Jio Cinema and telecasted on Sports18.
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