Preview: At the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla on July 19, United Arab Emirates Women will play Nepal Women in the opening match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024. UAE emerged victorious from the just concluded ACC Premier Cup. However, Nepal has the unenviable record of having never won a game in any of the biennial competitions in which they have participated. Moreover, Indu Barma, the captain of Nepal, declared that defeating the UAE is their top priority.
Both teams placed in Group A, which has teams like India and Pakistan and appears to be quite competitive. UAE wants to be in control of Nepal in order to further annoy Pakistan or India. But before facing off against the giants in their next games, Nepal would prefer to start strong. When it comes to adjusting to the Sri Lankan conditions before the UAE, the Nepalese have an advantage.
Womens Asia Cup T20, 2024, 1st T20 Match, UAE vs NEP
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Date & Time: Friday, July 19, 2:00 PM
Pitch Report: The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is slower than average, giving the spinners ample purchase and a strike rate that is competitive. Because of the inconsistent bounce provided by the strip to the pacers, it is difficult for hitters to bat strategically. Regarding the weather, match day is expected to have clear sky and a bright sun.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Esha Oza (c), Kavisha Edogage, Theertha Sathish wk), Khushi Sharma, Dharnidharka, Hotchandani, Mehak Thakur, Kotti, Vaishnavi Mahesh, Sita Gokhale, Rinitha Rajith
Nepal (NEP): Sita Rana, Kabita Kunwar, Indu Barma (c), Rubina Chhetry, Dolly Bhatta/ Pooja Mahuto, Kabita Joshi, Sangita Rai, Kajal Shreshtha (wk), Bindu Rawal, Roma Thapa, Apsari Begum
