India are on top in Group A with two wins in as many matches while Nepal are in third position with one win and one loss each from two matches.
Preview
The table toppers of Group A, India Women will take on the ‘number 3’ Nepal Women in the 10th match of the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup 2024. The game will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on July 23. A win in this match will be important for both teams considering their qualification into the tournament’s semi-finals.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s India have registered two successive wins in the two matches they have played in the ongoing edition of the tournament. They defeated Pakistan Women and UAE Women by the margins of 7 wickets and 78 runs, respectively. A win in this game against Nepal Women will ensure their spot in the semi-finals, unbeaten on the group stage.
On the other hand, Nepal Women won their first game against UAE Women while losing the second against Pakistan Women. They are currently in the third spot on the points table of Group A; an upset against India will help them stay alive in contention for the tournament’s knockout stage.
Match Information
India Women vs Nepal Women, 10th Match, Group A
Womens Asia Cup T20, 23 Jul 2024, Tue, 7:00 PM IST ,Dambulla
Probable PlayingXI
India Women
S Mandhana, JI Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Tanuja Kanwer, D Hemalatha, H Kaur(C), DB Sharma, Richa Ghosh, P Vastrakar, Renuka Singh, Radha Yadav
Bench: U Chetry, S Sajana, Shreyanka Patil, A Sobhana, A Reddy, Shweta Sehrawat, S Ishaque, Meghna Singh
Nepal Women
Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Roma Thapa, P Mahato, Indu Barma(C), Kabita Joshi, Kritika Marasini, Rubina Chhetry, Sita Rana Magar, Kabita Kunwar, Kajal Shrestha
Bench: Dolly Bhatta, Mamta Chaudhary, Rajmati Airee, Sabnam Rai
Injury News
Weather Report: Mostly Cloudy
Win Prediction: India Women
Pitch Condition: Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score: 134
Pitch Report
Captains: 9
Smriti Mandhana IND-W | bat
Smriti Mandhana is known for her explosive starts and ability to take the game away in the powerplay. Notably, if Mandhana gets going, India can post a commanding total. She will be the mainstay for India in the top-order. She has an aggregate of 3378 runs in 133 innings at an average of 28.15 in T20Is.
Richa Ghosh IND-W | wk
Richa Ghosh is a young wicketkeeper-batter who has shown tremendous promise in recent matches. Her quick reflexes behind the stumps and aggressive batting style make her a valuable asset for the Indian team. Her ability to finish games under pressure is something to look forward to.
Shafali Verma IND-W | bat
Shafali Verma has already made a name for herself with her fearless batting at the top of the order. Despite her young age, she has the ability to dominate the powerplay and give India a flying start. Her form will be crucial in setting up a big total or chasing down targets.
Samjhana Khadka NPL-W | BAT
Samjana Khadka is an emerging talent for Nepal. She has shown glimpses of her potential with crucial runs at a high strike rate. Her role at the top of the order is vital for Nepal’s prospects in this match.
Indu Barma NPL-W | BAT
Indu Barma is a promising all-rounder for Nepal, capable of contributing with both bat and ball. Her versatility makes her a key player to watch. Her performance against a strong Indian side will be a good indicator of her development and potential on the international stage.
Pooja Vastrakar IND-W | bowl
Pooja Vastrakar has bagged 56 wickets in 62 T20I matches at a strike rate of 19.5. She has been in fine wicket-taking form and picked 11 wickets in her last 5 matches.
Rubina Chhetry NPL-W | all
All-rounder, Rubina Chhetry has been in prime form for Nepal. She has hammered 257 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 42.8 and strike rate of 124.75 while also bagging 8 wickets at an economy rate of 3.58.
Avoid Player Message: 8.5
Mamta Chaudhary: NPL-W | BAT – 5.5
Puja Mahato: NPL-W | BAT
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DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.