Women’s World T20I 2024

AU-W vs PK-W, Match 11

Preview

Australia Women will cross swords with Pakistan Women for the 14th match of the Women’s World T20I League 2024. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the game on Thursday, October 11. In their previous WC meetings, Australia has had the upper hand, winning all four games, giving Pakistan no chance to gain confidence. 

AU-W have been one of the most consistent teams in International cricket. They possess a balanced line-up with solid arms in the batting unit and experienced bowlers. Players like Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney make a stable top order, while all-rounders such as Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner offer depth in both their batting and bowling sides. Megan Schutt and Georgia Wareham confirm that they maintain the team’s balance during challenging phases of the game. 

On the contrary, Pakistan’s performance in this marquee event has shown some potential, especially with their captain, Fatima Sana, leading from the front. Despite their recent loss, the team incorporates talented players like Nida Dar, who can turn the game at any moment with her aggressive batting. Yet, Pakistan’s batting side has struggled to put up defendable scores, which has hampered their chances of winning against more powerful teams. Both sides will need to strategise and capitalise on their strengths to achieve success in this tournament. 

Match Details

Match: AU-W vs PK-W, Match - 14, Women’s World T20I 2024

Date: Friday, October 11,  2024

Time: 07:30 PM

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is balanced for both batters and bowlers. We expect the surface to be hard and fresh, which will suit the batters in the initial phase. While the spinners will come in handy in the middle overs, the seamers will get good bounce and movement as the game goes down the line.

Dubai's weather is expected to be warm, clear, and humid. There is no chance of rain, and the temperature on match day will be around 33 degrees Celsius.  

AU-W vs PK-W Squads

AU-W: Alyssa Healy, Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Tayla Vlaeminck

PK-W: Fatima Sana, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Ameen, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan

AU-W vs PK-W Probable Playing XIs

AU-W: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.

PK-W: Muneeba Ali (wk), Gull Feroza, Sidra Amin, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana (c), Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadia Iqbal.

Match Prediction

Australia-Women definitely looks like a force to be reckoned with. There is a very keen chance that Pakistan-Women will get an upper hand against the World Champions. AU-W has an excellent head-to-head record against PK-W, winning 13 out of 15 games. Alyssa Healy and Co are the firm favourites to win this game and get their third consecutive win of the tournament.

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