Ashish Ranjan
The first T20I match between Bangladesh Women (BD-W) and India Women (IN-W) is scheduled for Sunday, July 9 at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The most recent T20I series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka resulted in a 1-2 setback for Bangladesh. In the upcoming T20I against India, they will be determined to redeem themselves and produce an improved showing.
On the other hand, this will be the India Women’s team’s first international assignment since their semi-final exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. In the semifinals, India was defeated by eventual champion Australia. Both teams will be eager to start the Twenty20 International series on a high note and acquire early momentum. Both teams will be looking to assert their dominance and gain confidence in the T20 Format, so the match promises to be an entertaining one.
IND-W VS BAN-W: PITCH REPORT
At the Shere Bangla National Stadium, the average tally when batting first in women’s T20 Internationals is 107. Australia Women scored 140 runs in 2014, the greatest total ever at the venue. The team that bats first in this contest must aim for a total between 130 and 140 runs.
IND-W VS BAN-W: TOP PICKS
Smriti Mandhana: Mandhana will be an outstanding captain selection for your fantasy team. In 116 WT20Is matches, she has amassed 2802 runs for an average of 27.74.
Harmanpreet Kaur: Harmanpreet Kaur is a leading candidate for captain on your fantasy team due to her consistent play. In 151 WT20 Internationals, she has amassed 3058 runs at an average of 28.05.
Nigar Sultana: The wicketkeeper-batsman has been dependable for Bangladesh, scoring 611 runs in 33 WT20Is matches.
Deepti Sharma: Deepti Sharma has been an outstanding bowler, capturing 102 wickets in 92 WT20Is contests.
Shafali Verma: Shefali Verma is an outstanding value option. In WT20Is, she has scored 1333 runs at a strike rate of 132.
IND-W VS BAN-W: PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Bangladesh Women
Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Akhter, Murshida Khatun, Lata Mondal, Salma Khatun, Ritu Moni, Sultana Khatun, Rumana Ahmed, Shamima Sultana, Nigar Sultana(C), Nahida Akter
India Women
Yastika Bhatia(wk), S Mandhana, JI Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, S Meghana, H Kaur(C), DB Sharma, Sneh Rana, P Vastrakar, K Anjali Sarwani, Meghna Singh
