UAEW vs NEPW Match Preview
UAE secured the 6th position in the previous Asia Cup edition, winning just one out of six matches. However, the team has significantly improved since then and displayed an impressive performance in the recent ACC Women’s Premier Cup.
Not only did they secure an Asia Cup qualification through the tournament, but they also emerged as the champions.
Era Oza and Teertha Sathish are expected to open the batting for the team in the upcoming match. Oza has been in exceptional form this year, leading the team with 438 runs. However, the other batters have struggled for consistency, which might pose a concern. Kavisha Edogage and Kate Sharma will play crucial roles in the middle order.
Kate Sharma has been facing performance issues for a while now, and the team lacks depth in its batting lineup. Moving on to the bowling department, UAE possesses a strong spin attack. Vaishnave Mahesh and Heena Hotchandani have been effective in the middle overs and will be supported by Kavisha.
The pace attack seems a bit thin, with Samaira Dharnidharka being the sole quality option available.
Nepal, just like their rivals, displayed an impressive performance in the ACC Premier Cup to secure the runner-up position. This achievement also marks their 3rd consecutive appearance in the Asia Cup.
Rubina Chhetry and Sita Magar are expected to play a crucial role for Nepal in the upcoming match. Known for their ability to hit big shots, if one of them finds their form, Nepal could post a substantial total. Moreover, the duo has collectively taken 15 wickets in the last 5 matches and is likely to open the bowling attack in the upcoming game.
Despite the strength of Chhetry and Magar, the rest of the batting lineup appears to be average. Sita Magar is anticipated to open alongside Kabita Kunwar, while captain Indu Mahato and Pooja Mahato are expected to anchor the middle order.
Although the team boasts several seamers, there seems to be a shortage of spin bowlers in the squad.
Weather Report
The weather in Dambulla is likely to be warm and humid with temperatures of over 30 degrees.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Dambulla is one of the more difficult surfaces for the batters to play on. The pitch is likely to be dry and there will be variable bounce, often surprising the batters. There will be some patches of dry grass and some cracks which are likely to help the spinners. Anything over 150 will be challenging to chase.
Notable stats
Sita Magar: Value Pick
Sita Magar has the best record against the UAE compared to other Nepal bowlers. She has picked up 6 wickets in her last 4 appearances against them.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
UAEW vs NEPW Probable 11
UAEW Playing 11
- Esha Oza (C)
- Teertha Sathish (Wk)
- Kavisha Edogage
- Khushi Sharma
- Samaira Dharnidharka
- Heena Hotchandani
- Vaishnave Mahesh
- Sita Gokhale
- Rinitha Rajith
- Suraksha Kotte
- Mehak Thakur
NEPW Playing 11
- Sita Magar
- Kabita Kunwar
- Indu Barma (C)
- Rubina Chhetry
- Pooja Mahato
- Kabita Joshi
- Sangita Rai
- Kajal Shreshta (Wk)
- Bindu Rawal
- Roma Thapa
- Apsari Begum
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the UAE W to win this match. While Nepal has a slight edge in the past head-to-head encounters, we feel that UAE has a stronger squad here. Some of their key batsmen are in good touch and they have a much stronger spin attack compared to Nepal, which will give them an edge.
Top Picks
Esha Oza: Esha Oza has scored 161 runs in her last 3 matches and has also picked up 3 wickets.
Teertha Sathish: Teertha Sathish has scored 106 runs and has picked up 8 wickets in her last 5 outings.
Rubina Chhetry: Rubina Chhetry has picked up 9 wickets in her last 10 matches and has also scored 239 runs.
UAEW vs NEPW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: T Satish
Batters: M Thakur
All-rounders: R Chhetry (VC), E Rohit Oza (C), Sita-Rana-Magar, K Kumari Edogage, H Harish Hotachandani, I Barma
Bowlers: K Kunwar, S Dharnidharka, V Mahesh
