League: Cricket
High drama awaits at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on July 21st as Nepal Women take on a determined Pakistan Women in the sixth match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024. Both teams will be aiming for crucial points, but Nepal will be brimming with confidence after their impressive victory against the UAE Women.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to India Women. This encounter promises an exciting battle as Nepal seeks to continue their giant-killing run while Pakistan looks to assert their experience.
The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium pitch promises a contest for both batters and bowlers in Match 6 of the competition. While the initial spells might favour fast bowlers with some bounce, spinners can expect to come into play later. The surface is known for offering good batting conditions with decent runs on the board a possibility.
However, for pacers, using cutters and hitting the deck will be key to extracting assistance. Spinners, on the other hand, will benefit from the increasing grip and turn as the match progresses. This balanced pitch sets the stage for a strategic battle between the two teams.
Choice 1: Nida Dar (c), Fatima Sana (vc)
Choice 2: Samnjana Khadka (c), Rubina Chhetri (vc)
Nepal Women: Indu Barma (c), Sita Rana Magar, Rajmati Airee, Rubina Chhetri, Dolly Bhatta, Mamta Chaudhary, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Kritika Marasini, Puja Mahato, Bindu Rawal, Roma Thapa, Sabnam Rai, Samnjana Khadka, Kajal Sreshtha (wk).
Pakistan Women: Nida Dar (c) Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan