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PAK-W vs WI-W 1st T20I: Pakistan eye comeback after whitewash in ODIs

Friday, 26-Apr-2024, 07:03 AM
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Pakistan Women and West Indies Women are set to clash with each other in the first T20I match of the five-match series on Friday at National Stadium in Karachi. 

West Indies Women are riding a wave of confidence, having completed a series whitewash against Pakistan in the preceding three-match ODI series. West Indies showcased their prowess in all facets of the game, delivering commanding performances to secure victories in each encounter. 

Under the leadership of Hayley Matthews, West Indies Women have a formidable lineup boasting enough talent and experience. With players like Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams and Shemaine Campbelle in their ranks, they possess a lethal combination of batting and bowling prowess. Their recent victories in the ODI series will undoubtedly keep them brimmed with confidence.

On the other hand, Pakistan Women will be eager to bounce back from their ODI series defeat and make a statement in the T20Is. Pakistan Women will look to build the momentum from the very start under the captaincy of Nida Dar. They also have superbly experienced players in Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana

Head to Head

Matches - 17

WI-W Won - 14

PAK-W Won - 3

PAK-W Probable XI: Muneeba Ali, Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shamas, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi (wk), Tuba Hassan, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

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

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