The first game of the Women’s T20 Challenge will see defending champions Trailblazers lock horns with Supernovas on Monday at the MCA Cricket Stadium in Pune. Led by Smriti Mandhana, the Trailblazers boast of a formidable batting arsenal.
Mandhana and Co. can rely on the services of India teammate Jemimah Rodrigues, and Sabineni Meghana, besides Hayley Matthews and Sophia Dunkley who can work their way through the lineup. Richa Ghosh’s ability to finish a match round off this attack.
The Supernovas also boast a potent line-up with Harmanpreet Kaur at the helm of the side. Deandra Dottin comes in after an impressive run with the bat and ball in the FairBreak Invitational 2022 and aiding her are the likes of Harman and Harleen Deol. Supernovas also have a lethal spin duo in World Cup finalists Alana King and Sophie Ecclestone.
Match Details
Match 1: Trailblazers vs Supernovas
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Date & Time: 23rd May at 7:30 PM IST and Local Time
Pitch Report
The match will be played on a fresh wicket at the MCA Stadium. Anything over and above 150 will be a good score on the pitch and the team will fancy chasing on this ground.
Predicted Playing XI
Trailblazers: Smriti Mandhana (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Hayley Matthews, Sabbhineni Meghana, Sharmin Akhter, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Salma Khatun, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Poonam Yadav, Arundhati Reddy
Supernovas: Priya Punia, Sune Luus, Deandra Dottin, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Pooja Vastrakar, Harleen Deol, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Meghna Singh, Mansi Joshi
Trailblazers vs Supernovas – Fantasy Team Predictions
Fantasy Team 1: Taniya Bhatia, Richa Ghosh, Deandra Dottin (vc), Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Hayley Matthews, Salma Khatun, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Alana King
Fantasy Team 2: Richa Ghosh, Deandra Dottin, Smriti Mandhana (vc), Sharmin Akhter, Harleen Deol, Hayley Matthews (c), Sune Luus, Harmanpreet Kaur, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Meghna Singh
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