Pakistan will need a win against the West Indies to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Pakistan Women (PAK-W), led by Bismah Maroof, are riding high after a crushing win over Ireland in their most recent match at the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. The West Indies Women (WI-W) of Hayley Matthews, on the other hand, are in disarray after losing two of their last three games.
Pakistan and the Women in Maroon will now meet in Match 16 of the marquee event on February 19 at Boland Park in Paarl. Because India and England have won both of their matches so far, Pakistan and the Windies will need to up the ante in order to finish second and advance to the elimination rounds.
PAK-W vs WI-W Match Details:
Pakistan Women vs West Indies Women, Match 16, Women’s T20 World Cup
Venue: Boland Park, Paarl
Date & Time: February 19, 06:30 PM IST
Pitch Report:
In T20 cricket, the wicket at Paarl’s Boland Park provides a balanced surface for both batters and bowlers. While the pitch’s bounce will help bowlers, the lightning-quick outfield and relatively short dimensions of the ground will favour batters. In any case, a competitive match can be expected because either captain who wins the toss may choose to bat first.
PAK-W vs WI-W Probable Playing XIs:
Pakistan Women (PAK-W):
Muneeba Ali (WK), Javeria Khan, Bismah Maroof (C), Nida Dar, Tuba Hassan, Ayesha Naseem, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Aiman Anwer, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
West Indies Women (WI-W):
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Rashada Williams (WK), Shabika Gajnabi, Aaliyah Alleyne, Trishan Holder, Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell, Karishma Ramharack
Match Prediction: Pakistan Women will win the match.
