Match 4 of the ’24 Women’s T20 World Cup will feature a face-off between India and New Zealand on the 4th of October 2024. The game is scheduled for 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Fantasy XI fans confused about player selections? We’ve sorted the best options based on statistics and form—let us help you!
Fantasy playing XI:
Yastika Bhatia, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Melie Kerr, Sophie Devine, Pooja Vastrakar, Leigh Kasperek, Renuka Singh Thakur, Lea Tahuhu
Keeper-batter:
Yastika Bhatia –
The 23-year-old middle-order batter has scored 214 runs from 14 T20I innings, with her highest score of 36 coming in her most recent T20I earlier this year during the Bangladesh tour before being sidelined due to injury. In a domestic T20 competition, she has added 418 runs from 18 outings, at an average of 23.22 and a strike rate of 116.43. Yastika’s ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when needed makes her a strong pick for the Fantasy XI.
Batters:
Smriti Mandhana –
The 28-year-old opening batter from 135 T20I innings has accumulated 3493 runs at an average of 28.86, with a strike rate of 122.51, and a highest score of 87. Smriti has enjoyed her career-best form this year, averaging 48.62 with 495 runs from 14 outings, striking at 122.82. In the World Cup warmup games, she posted scores of 14 and 21, making her a must-pick in any XI given her exceptional form.
Jemimah Rodrigues –
The 24-year-old middle-order batter has scored 2074 runs from 87 T20I innings at an average of 30.50, a strike rate of 114.26, and 11 fifties, with a highest of 72. Jemimah’s recent form includes a match-winning 59* in a recent T20 competition, followed by warm-up scores of 52 and 30. Her consistent performances make her a rewarding pick in the Fantasy XI.
Shafali Verma –
The 20-year-old opening batter from 80 T20I outings has scored 1948 runs at an average of 25.63 and a strike rate of 130.56, while also claiming 10 wickets with an economy of 5.96. In her recent T20I campaign at the 2024 Asia Cup, Shafali recorded scores of 40, 37, 81, 26*, and 16. Despite low scores of 7 and 0 in the warmups, her proven success in the format makes her a strong contender for the XI.
All-rounders:
Deepti Sharma –
The 27-year-old all-rounder has played 114 T20Is, taking 131 wickets at an economy rate of 5.97, with a best of 4/10. She has also scored 1020 runs from 75 innings, with a strike rate of 104.29. Deepti’s recent form has been exceptional, contributing significantly to a title-winning campaign. In the warmups, she scored 13* and 35*, while also registering bowling figures of 2/11 and 1/2. Her all-round performance makes her an essential pick for the Fantasy XI.
Melie Kerr –
The 23-year-old all-rounder has taken 78 wickets in 77 T20I matches, with the best of 4/20 and an economy of 6.11. With the bat, she has scored 1161 runs from 61 innings, including a top score of 70*. Melie has been in superb form recently, impressing in the warmups with scores of 37 and 64*, alongside bowling figures of 3/13 and 0/15. Her ability to perform with both bat and ball makes her a valuable choice for the XI.
Sophie Devine –
The 35-year-old all-rounder has scored 3277 runs at an average of 28.25 and a strike rate of 121.46 in 133 T20Is. She has also claimed 117 wickets in 119 innings with an economy rate of 6.56. Sophie has shown signs of a return to form in the warmup games with scores of 35* and 24, although she has bowled sparingly due to an injury. As a proven big-match player, Sophie remains a solid pick.
Pooja Vastrakar –
The 25-year-old pacer has taken 57 wickets in 64 T20I matches, with the best of 4/13 and an economy rate of 6.36, and also is more than handy with the bat. Pooja picked up 8 wickets in 3 T20Is against South Africa at home and followed that up with 4 wickets in the Asia Cup. In the warmups, she took a 3-fer, making her a must-have in the Fantasy XI.
Leigh Kasperek –
The 32-year-old off-spinner has taken 79 wickets in 51 T20I innings, with the best of 4/7 and an economy rate of 6.39. Returning to the national team earlier this year, she impressed in the warmups with a 3/7 against South Africa. With her experience and current form, she is a strong pick for the XI.
Bowlers:
Renuka Singh Thakur –
The 28-year-old pacer has taken 50 wickets from 46 T20I innings, with an economy rate of 6.40, including two four-wicket hauls and a five-wicket haul, with her best figures being 5/15. Renuka hit form during the Asia Cup, delivering consistent performances with returns of 2/14, 1/30, 1/15, 3/10, and 0/23. She continued this momentum in the warmup games, with figures of 1/15 and 0/16. Her ability to take early wickets makes her a key pick for the Fantasy XI.
Lea Tahuhu –
The 34-year-old pacer has claimed 88 wickets from 89 T20I innings, maintaining an economy rate of 6.29, with her best figures being 4/6. Lea has been in good form recently, taking 7 wickets in her last 6 T20Is and continuing her impact in the warmup games, returning figures of 1/28 and 2/14. Her consistent ability to break partnerships and take crucial early wickets makes her a valuable choice in the XI.
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