Friday’s match will be a thrilling one between India and Pakistan, marking the start of the Women’s Asia Cup.
The eight nations are keen to bolster their sides and get themselves ready for T20 World Cup, which is slated to take place in October. For many people, Harmanpreet Kaurare’s side is likely to win this cup since they have won three out of four editions of T20s and four 50-over series.
The women’s Asia Cup has seen Indian players record 17 wins in 20 games so far. In that final game, they beat Bangladesh last year at home.
India dominated Pakistan in the shortest format winning 11 out of 14 encounters. This strong history along with the team’s recent good form should see them through Group A comfortably, according to Kaul.
Pakistan play England twice before heading into this tournament while India confidence was dented by a draw with South Africa (1-1) but then got some more spoils from a second T20I which did not go their way; hence lack of match practice could hinder them as well: May saw last English visit where it ended in 0-3 loss against PAKISTAN.
At present, India has received excellent ratings for her batting unit. MenonWhile there is no doubt that bowling department is manned by a fearsome combination spinners like Deepti Sharma Sajeevan Sajana Shreyanka Patil.
Radha Yadav Six wickets against South Africa marked her comeback spell; Babar The younger lot has been exciting throughout the tour with MD Babudu being included while six others were omitted from selection process.
Nida Dar remains captain even though Pakistan had an embarrassing performance in England earlier this summer for Asia Cup.
In addition Ilam Javed, Omaima Sohail or Saida Arub Shah were not given any chances this season as well as Tasmiya Rubb who has never played in a national shirt. Six players have been left out including one on this list: Babudu.
Team India is as follows for the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup against Pakistan:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Yobhana, Sri Yankar ·Patil and Sajjana Sajwan.
For Pakistan team lineup; NidaDar (C), IramJaved, SadiaIqbal, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Najiha Alvi, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sundhu, Tasmia Rubabilbabil, Tuba Hassan
Women’s Asia Cup 2024 India vs Pakistan: where to watch?
Star Sports Network will screen this week’s anticipated india vs pakistan match at the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup on Friday July 19th from 7pm onwards. Don’t worry if you can’t watch it on your TV! Disney+Hotstar offers live streaming of this event via their Indian platform.
