Preview: After defeating Nepal Women handily in the Women’s Asia Cup sixth game, Pakistan Women maintained their hopes of earning a spot in the semifinals. On July 23 at 2:00 pm, at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, they will play UAE women in their last group stage match. While Nepal has little chance of winning their matchup with India Women, a victory over UAE Women would guarantee Pakistan Women a semi-final position.
Pakistan calmed down in a crucial match after losing their opening match against India Women. Nepal was bowled down to 108 runs for the loss of six wickets by the Pakistan Women’s first-team.Sadia Iqbal’s four-over session saw her take two wickets for eighteen runs. In the 12th over, Pakistan won by 9 wickets thanks to a partnership of 105 runs between Gull Feroza (57) and Muneeba Ali (46*) in 11 overs.
In the second match of the competition, UAE Women took on the formidable India Women. UAE Women’s goal was set at 202 runs by Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur (66) and Richa Ghosh (64* off 29). Taking two wickets for the UAE was Kavisha Egodage. UAE Women continued to drop wickets frequently. UAE lost the match with a score of 78 runs, despite Egodage scoring 40 runs in the middle.In the 2022 Asia Cup in Sylhet, both teams played against each other. Pakistan Women lost five wickets while batting first, scoring 145 runs. Khushi Oza, the UAE’s current captain, got three wickets for 22 runs during the match. Pakistan’s bowling team then won the match by 71 runs after giving up just 74 runs in 20 overs.
With the victory over Nepal, Pakistan Women’s net run rate increased to 0.497. They are virtually semifinal bound. It will be nearly impossible for the UAE to catch their NRR, even if they lose by a little margin. Conversely, Nepali women will compete against the formidable Indian women. There is almost no likelihood that they will win.
Womens Asia Cup T20, 2024, 9th T20 Match, PAK vs UAE
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 23, 2:00 PM
Pitch Report: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium’s pitch is renowned for being well-balanced and providing bowlers with a great deal of help. Spinners and pacers who hit the deck will have an advantage, but batters who play their shots will find value. There should be no interruptions to the contest due to the predicted clear weather.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Pakistan Women (PAK-W): Sidra Ameen, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Iram Javed, Fatima Sana, Tuba Hassan, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Syeda Aroob Shah
United Arab Emirated (UAE-W): Esha Rohit Oza (c), Theertha Satish (wk), Rinitha Rajith, Kavisha Egodage, Samaira Dharnidharka, Khushi Sharma, Lavanya Keny, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Heena Hotchandani, Rithika Rajith.
