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Bangladesh (BAN-W U19) are set to face India (IND-W U19) in the finals of the Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup 2024 at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, December 22.
Led by Sumaiya Akter, Bangladesh managed to win both their matches in Group B against Sri Lanka and Malaysia to make it to the Super Four stage of the tournament. They defeated Nepal in the Super Four stage but lost to India by eight wickets as the Girls in Blue chased down an 81-run target with 47 balls to spare.
Meanwhile, Niki Prasad-led India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in Group A but their match against Nepal ended in a no-result. In the Super Four stage, they beat Bangladesh and Sri Lanka by eight and four wickets, respectively to progress to the summit clash.
Match Details
Bangladesh vs India, Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup 2024
Venue
Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Date & Time
Sunday, December 22, 7:00 am IST
Live Broadcast & Streaming Details
Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV (app and website)
Pitch Report
The Bayuemas Oval hasn’t been great for batters in the ongoing Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup with teams struggling to reach three-figure scores in most of the games. It will be important for the batters to grind it out instead of aiming too big. Extravagant shots can be tried once they get themselves set at the crease. Winning the toss and opting to bat first could be a great choice as chasing in a high-pressure final will not be easy.
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Predicted Playing 11s for BAN-W U19 vs IND-W U19
Bangladesh:
Fahomida Choya, Mosammat Eva, Sumaiya Akther, Sumaiya Akter (c), Habiba Islam, Juairiya Ferdous (wk), Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba, Nishita Akter Nishi, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Akter
India:
Ishwari Awsare, G Kamalini, Sanika Chalke, Gongadi Trisha, Niki Prasad (c), Bhavika Ahire (wk), Mithila Vinod, Aayushi Shukla, Parunika Sisodia, Drithi Kesari, Shabnam Shakil
Probable Top Performers from BAN-W U19 vs IND-W U19
Probable Best Batter: Gongadi Trisha
Gongadi Trisha has an opportunity to finish as the highest run-getter in the tournament. She is just five runs behind leading run-getter Manudi Nanayakkara from Sri Lanka. In four games, Trisha has scored 107 runs at an average of 53.50 and a strike rate of 125.88.
Also Check: Most runs in Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup 2024
Probable Best Bowler: Parunika Sisodia
The left-arm orthodox bowler is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament so far. In four matches, she has accounted for seven wickets at an average of 9.14 and an economy rate of 4.27. She would like to put on a stellar show in the finals and help India win the coveted title.
Also Check: Most wickets in Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup 2024
Today’s Match Prediction: India to win the match
Scenario 1
India win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 35-45
IND: 120-140
India win the match
Scenario 2
Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 25-35
BAN: 80-100
India win the match