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Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Consistent India Women face United Arab Emirates

Sunday, 21-Jul-2024, 05:03 AM
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In the fifth match of the T20I World Cup, India Women will face United Arba Emirates on Sunday at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. This encounter promises to be exciting, given the recent performances of both teams.

India will enter the game on a high note, having secured a win in their opening match, beating Pakistan Women by 7 wickets. Their confidence and momentum will be crucial as they look to continue their winning streak.

On the other hand, United Arab Emirates will be eager to bounce back after a surprising defeat in their first game against Nepal Women.  United Arab Emirates will be determined to rectify their mistakes and get back to winning ways. 

This match will be a critical test for both sides, as they aim to establish their positions in the tournament early on. With both teams having played just one game each, this second match will be essential for setting the tone for their respective campaigns. 

IND-W probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Thakur Singh

UAE-W probable XI: 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

 

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