INDW vs PAKW Match Preview
India's performance has been outstanding in the last year, securing victory in 10 out of the 15 completed T20I matches during this period. They enter this competition after a flawless 5-0 triumph against Bangladesh and a 1-1 draw against South Africa. The 17-member squad for the Asia Cup includes 15 players from those series.
Smriti Mandhana has been in exceptional form recently, and her partnership with Shafali Verma is expected to set the stage for a strong total. With Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues to follow, India boasts a wealth of batting talent. Pooja Vastrakar has been impressive with the ball and also provides depth in the lower order.
Renuka Singh and Arundhati Reddy have been selected as the other seam options for India, while Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, and Shreyanka Patil will serve as the slower bowlers.
Pakistan reached the semifinals last season but was defeated by Sri Lanka in an exciting match. Since then, the team has undergone significant changes and is aiming for a more positive outcome this year.
Nonetheless, the team has faced challenges, losing 7 out of their last 8 T20Is. This includes a 0-3 defeat against England right before this tournament. Sidra Ameen and Muneeba Ali are crucial for scoring runs for the team.
The retirements of Bismah Mahroof and Javeria Khan have created a significant gap in Pakistan's batting lineup that is yet to be filled. While Nida Dar has made some contributions, consistency has been lacking. Omaima Sohail, Syeda Aroob Shah, and Iram Javed have been brought in to strengthen the middle order, but they have not played any T20Is this year.
Tasmia Rubab is expected to make her international debut as a fast bowler, joining Fatima Sana and Diana Baig in the seam department. Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, and Tuba Hassan are the spin bowling options for the team.
Weather Report
The weather is likely to remain warm and humid, and there may be some dew during the second half of the match.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Dambulla usually favors the bowlers and we expect no change in that trend during this match. The surface is on the slower side, with plenty of cracks and grass patches that the bowlers can exploit. The bounce is a bit uneven as well, and the batters need to select their shots carefully. A total of around 150 is a par score here.
Notable stats
Radha Yadav: Dependable At All Times
Radha Yadav has picked up at least 1 wicket in all her appearances this year. She has picked up 16 wickets in 8 matches at a strike rate of 10.87.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
INDW vs PAKW Probable 11
INDW Playing 11
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh (Wk)
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Deepti Sharma
- Shreyanka Patil
- Radha Yadav
- Renuka Thakur
- Asha Sobhana
PAKW Playing 11
- Muneeba Ali (Wk)
- Sidra Ameen
- Nida Dar (C)
- Omaima Sohail
- Aaliya Riaz
- Iram Javed
- Fatima Sana
- Nashra Sandhu
- Diana Baig
- Tuba Hassan
- Najiha Alvi
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing India W to win this match. They have a brilliant record in the past editions of the Asia Cup and are coming into this contest on the back of excellent performances in bilateral series. Pakistan's record against India hasn’t been the best, especially in the Asia Cup, and their woes are likely to continue.
Top Picks
Sidra Ameen: Sidra Ameen is Pakistan’s leading run-getter this year with 205 runs scored at an average of 25.62 and a strike rate of 101.99.
Pooja Vastrakar: Pooja Vastrakar has picked up 16 wickets in her last 10 matches at a strike rate of 13.06.
Shafali Verma: Shafali Verma has scored 170 runs in her last 10 innings at a strike rate of 120.56.
INDW vs PAKW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: M Ali, R Ghosh
Batters: H Kaur, S Mandhana (C), S Ameen, S Verma
All-rounders: D Sharma (VC), N Dar, P Vastrakar
Bowlers: R Yadav, S Patil
