The Sevens Stadium in Dubai will host the 8th warm-up match between the West Indies and Australia on the 1st of October 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). The West Indies, looking to bounce back after losing their first warm-up game, will be keen to secure a victory and build momentum. Meanwhile, defending champions Australia, coming off a strong win, will aim to extend their winning streak as they head into the T20 World Cup.
Squads:
West Indies – Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (VC, WK), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton
Australia – Alyssa Healy (C), Tahlia McGrath (VC), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham
Players to watch out:
Zaida James
The 19-year-old all-rounder, from 7 T20I innings, has added 49 runs to the tally, including the highest score of 21*, while taking only one wicket and maintaining an economy rate of 11.33. Zaida hasn’t had much success of late and even in the 1st warm-up departed for 1 and returned bowling figures of 0/10 (1). She is a promising talent and should be backed to find her footing.
Shamilia Connell
The 32-year-old pacer, from 73 T20I innings, has scalped 52 wickets, including the best of 3/14, maintaining an economy rate of 6.70. While Shamilia hasn’t taken many wickets, she has been consistently economical, and in the 1st warm-up, she returned figures of 0/14 (2). It is hoped she will find her rhythm with the ball while also chipping in with the bat.
Ellyse Perry
The 33-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 100 innings, has amassed 1,956 runs at an average of 31.04, while also claiming 126 wickets from 136 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 5.83. Ellyse registered consecutive scores of 34 and 36 in a recent T20I series, and though she departed for 7 in the 1st warm-up, she can be counted on to lead the scoring.
Kim Garth
The 28-year-old pacer, from 49 T20I outings, has secured 47 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 5.99, while also posting 764 runs from 47 innings. Kim found notable success in The Hundred 2024, her most recent campaign, and after missing the series against New Zealand, she featured in the 1st warm-up and can be relied upon for breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The Sevens Stadium provides a well-balanced wicket, one that pleases both batters and bowlers. The 22-yard strip offers enough assistance to spinners; as a result, the average score at the venue tends to be around the 130s, indicating that it is not too high-scoring.
Weather:
With moderate winds, humidity at 49%, and the temperature expected to hover around 34°C, the conditions are pleasant for cricket. Moreover, the forecast indicates clear skies with a minimal possibility of rain.
Fantasy playing XI:
Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Stafanie Taylor, Tahlia McGrath, Ash Gardner, Hayley Matthews, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Alana King
Match details:
Date – October 1, 2024
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
Broadcast – Access live scores on the ICC match portal.
