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PAK-W vs WI-W 3rd ODI: Pakistan look to avoid series whitewash

Tuesday, 23-Apr-2024, 09:30 AM
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The clash between Pakistan Women and West Indies Women in the third and final ODI is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at National Stadium in Karachi. With West Indies currently leading the three-match series 2-0, Pakistan would hope to finish the series on a winning note. 

Throughout the series, West Indies Women have dominated the proceedings, winning first and second game by 113 runs and 2 wickets respectively. In the last two games, West Indies have displayed exceptional skills both with bat and ball. West Indian team has left no stone unturned in their pursuit of victory. Their comprehensive performances in the first two ODIs have put them in a commanding position. Heading into the third game, they would aim for a series whitewash.

On the other hand, Pakistan Women have struggled to put up the fight, matching the intensity of their opponents. Despite some individual performances from Sidra Ameen, Nida Dar and Bismah Maroof shining through, Pakistan as a whole have faced challenges in maintaining consistency across all departments. However,  they will be determined to salvage a win in the final encounter and avoid a series whitewash.

PAK-W Probable XI: Muneeba Ali, Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shamas, Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi (wk), Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Sadia Iqbal

WI-W Probable XI: Hayley Matthews (c), Rashada Williams (wk), Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Chedean Nation, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell

 

 

 

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