Match 6 of the Abu Dhabi Women’s T20 Counties Super Cup is a must watch for cricket enthusiasts as an exciting clash unfolds in Abu Dhabi’s Tolerance Oval where Yorkshire Women will be up against the ECB Women. With matches turning up the heat in the tournament, both contesting rivals will be desperate to assert their dominance and secure crucial points in the kitty.
Yorkshire will look to build on their momentum in the short tournament with a strong all-round display, while ECB will aim to counterpunch with disciplined bowling and power-packed batting lineup. With the pitch offering plenty to the batters, the bowlers will undergo a test of patience and accuracy, whereas fans can expect a high-scoring encounter under the dazzling Abu Dhabi lights.
Squads:
Yorkshire Women
Ami Campbell, Frances Lonsdale, Rebecca Duckworth, Sterre Kallis, Amelia Love, Elicia Pollard, Emma Wrightson, Erin Thomas, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Maddie Ward, Beth Langston, Claudie Cooper, Grace Hall, Holly Garton, Jessica Woolston, Lucy Kate Randle-Bissell, Rachel Slater, Ria Fackrell
ECB Women
Keziah Miriam Sabin, Rinitha Rajith, Udeni Dona, Esha Oza, Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Samaira Dharnidharka, Emily Thomas, Theertha Satish, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Katie Thompson, Suraksha Kotte, Thilini Shashikala, Vaishnave Mahesh
Players to watch out:
Theertha Satish
A 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from the United Arab Emirates, Theertha Satish will be a key player to watch out for ECB in match number 6 of the tournament. Having made her debut in 2021, she has showcased consistency and firepower, amassing 1,651 runs in 69 innings at an average of 30.57 and a strike rate of 111.17. Her highest score of 93 reflects her ability to bat for long durations, while her unbeaten 81 against Zimbabwe in Windhoek last September—along with two catches and a stumping—highlighted her all-round impact on the field.
Heena Hotchandani
Another player from the land of UAE, but a left-arm orthodox, Heena Hotchandani, will be a vital asset for the ECB under lights. Since making her international debut in 2018, she has been a reliable wicket-taking option for the side, scalping 23 wickets in 25 matches at a staggering economy of 4.90 and an average of 16.13. Her best figures of 4/8 highlighted her ability to bamboozle the opposition batters with accuracy and control. Having entered the international cricketing field, lastly, against Zimbabwe in September 2024, Hotchandani will aim to make a strong impact in the high-octane clash.
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Lauren Winfield-Hill, a seasoned 34-year-old England veteran, cashes in with a wealth of experience to team Yorkshire in the T20 setup league. With 596 runs from 35 innings to her name, including three fifties, she has been a dependable performer at the top order. An experienced player of franchise cricket, Winfield-Hill has featured in 66 matches across five teams in the Women’s Big Bash League, Australia’s premier franchise cricket tournament, and amassed 582 runs in 30 games in The Hundred while representing two teams. Her experience and composure under pressure make her a key figure in Yorkshire’s batting lineup.
Grace Hall
Grace Hall, a promising 22-year-old all-rounder, will be one to watch for Yorkshire in the Abu Dhabi Women’s T20 Counties Super Cup. Though the raw player is yet to receive her maiden international cap, she has already shown her potential in the shortest format, picking up 12 wickets in 15 matches at an economy of 6.13 and an average of 18.9. Her best figures of 2/9 highlight her ability to bowl tight spells and apply brakes to the onslaught of the opposition. As she continues to develop, Hall will be eager to make a significant impact in the tournament.
Pitch:
The Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi is reputed to be a batting paradise, with small dimensions that aid batters. The high-scoring stadium offers good bounce and carry, allowing batters to strike the ball with perfection, while bowlers need to be consistent with their trajectories to ease the scoring run-rate.
Weather:
It is going to be extremely hot and humid in Abu Dhabi. The temperature is expected to be around 28 degrees Celsius, with winds blowing at 19 km/hr and humidity at 61%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Esha Oza, Sterre Kalis, Kavisha Egodage, Lauren Windfield-Hill, Rinitha Rajith, Beth Langstone, Rebecca Duckworth, Ami Campbell, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rachel Slater
Match details:
Date – March 29, 2025
Time – 8:00 PM IST
Venue – Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India.
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