BANW vs INDW Match Preview

India Women began their tour of Bangladesh with a resounding seven-wicket victory in the first international match in over four months, showcasing their strength and potential for future encounters. Despite missing key players, particularly in the bowling department, India demonstrated their depth and talent by securing a comprehensive win.

 

The match saw Harmanpreet Kaur continue her excellent form, leading the team's bowling attack and playing a crucial role in India's victory. With challenging matches on the horizon, including visits from England and Australia later in the year, this series serves as both preparation and an opportunity for emerging players to make their mark. It also opens doors for potential participation in the Asian Games.

 

Opting to bowl first, India capitalized on favorable conditions, with Pooja Vastrakar delivering an exceptional maiden over, displaying impressive swing. Debutant Minnu Mani made an impact early on, dismissing Bangladesh's Shamima Sultana. From there, the Indian bowlers tightened their grip, restricting Bangladesh's scoring rate and claiming key wickets.

 

In pursuit of a modest target, India faced an early setback with the dismissal of Shafali Varma, but Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet stabilized the innings. The duo built a vital partnership, capitalizing on loose deliveries and guiding India to a comfortable victory. Harmanpreet's unbeaten fifty sealed the win with a boundary through midwicket.

 

The victory not only sets a positive tone for the remainder of the series against Bangladesh but also highlights India Women's strength as a team. However, they must guard against complacency and continue to play to their potential. With a stronger lineup on paper, India Women have the opportunity to secure another easy win in the upcoming match.

 

 

Despite fielding a team with several changes forced by injuries and poor performances, Bangladesh Women were unable to challenge a strong Indian side in their first international match in over four months. India's impressive bowling by Pooja Vastrakar and Deepti Sharma, along with a blistering fifty from Harmanpreet Kaur, resulted in a comprehensive seven-wicket victory.

 

Bangladesh Women's middle-order struggled to capitalize on a solid start provided by Shathi Rani, who hit three consecutive fours. The team lost wickets at regular intervals, with the run rate dropping to a mere five per over. The untimely run-out of captain Nigar Sultana further dented their chances. Only a late onslaught from Shorna Akter allowed Bangladesh to cross the 100-run mark, preventing an even lower total.

 

In their defense of the target, Bangladesh briefly had India on the back foot, but a lack of control from their bowlers allowed India to regain control of the game. Bangladesh's dream start, with Marufa Akter dismissing Shafali Varma early, was short-lived as Jemimah Rodrigues fell soon after.

 

Overall, Bangladesh Women appeared out of form and now face an uphill battle against the formidable Indian side. They possess talent on paper, and a flawless display of skills could give them a fighting chance. However, they will need something extraordinary to overcome the challenge posed by India.

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BANW vs INDW Probable 11

BANW Playing 11

  • Shathi Rani
  • Shamima Sultana
  • Sobhana Mostary
  • Nigar Sultana (C)
  • Shorna Alter
  • Ritu Moni
  • Nahida Akter
  • Salma Khatun
  • Marufa Akter
  • Sultana Khatun
  • Rabeya Khan

INDW Playing 11

  • Smriti Mandhana
  • Shafali Verma
  • Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
  • Jemimah Rodriguez
  • Yastika Bhatia (Wk)
  • Harleen Deol
  • Pooja Vastrakar
  • Deepti Sharma
  • Amanjot Kaur
  • Bareddy Anusha
  • Minnu Mani
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

Check out the Dream11 fantasy team lineup for the upcoming 2nd T20I of the series between Bangladesh Women and India Women. Don't forget to check back the latest updated team lineup right after the toss.

 

 

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BANW vs INDW Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: Nigar Sultana

Batters: Smriti Mandhana (C), Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodriguez

All-rounders: Pooja Vastrakar (VC), Deepti Sharma, Shorna Akter

Bowlers: Sultana Khatun, Nahida Alter, Marufa Akter

BANW vs INDW Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction