When Hardik Pandya had an opportunity to captain limited-overs cricket in the absence of Rohit Sharma, he consistently impressed with his leadership abilities.

With his explosive batting and medium-pace bowling, Pandya is an important middle order player. Former captain Sunil Gavaskar is of the opinion that the all-rounder will change the game for India in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

The concentrate currently moves to the ODIs after India held Line Gavaskar Prize 2-1 with the series opener being played on Friday at the Wankhede Arena in Mumbai.

In the absence of Rohit, who will be absent due to family obligations, Pandya will lead the Indian team in the first one-day international. After the World Cup, Gavaskar sees it as an opportunity for Pandya to claim a leadership position in one-dayers as well.

The 29-year-old all-rounder currently holds the lead for India in the shortest format and captained the Gujarat Titans to a title win in their inaugural season of the Indian Premier League 2022

“I have been very impressed with his captaincy at the T20 level for the Gujarat Titans and for India when he is captaining the T20 side. I do believe that if he wins the first game in Mumbai, then you can almost stamp him as the India captain once the World Cup is over in 2023,”

Gavaskar told Star Sports.

Gavaskar said Pandya’s presence in the middle-order is essential for India.

“He can be an impact player as well as a game changer in the middle-order. Even for the Gujarat team, he was promoting himself up the order knowing that this is the time when the team needed some momentum and push, and he would do that. So, someone who is prepared to take on responsibility, lead from the front, and who will not ask the players to do something that he wants to do himself, is highly crucial,”

Gavaskar said.

Gavaskar added that Pandya’s captaincy style also makes him a favorite among the players.

“What you see with Hardik Pandya as a captain is a sense of comfort with the rest of the team. Maybe, it’s the way he handles the players, puts his arm around the players… He just seems to give the players a sense of comfort. That’s so important… to give a player a sense of comfort so that he can go and play his natural game. I think he encourages them, which is a wonderful sign.”

he added.

Meanwhile, former India player and commentator Ajit Agarkar has backed Rohit to fire with the bat once he links up with the Indian squad.

“His record speaks for itself. You do not need to say anything about Rohit’s performance in white ball cricket. He has taken a slightly different approach at times, trying to be the aggressor at the top of the order,”

Agarkar said.

“Maybe, he changed it a little bit in the last series, giving himself a little more time and got the hundred. I just hope he plays every game that India plays from now on, every one-day, because you want your captain out there to just have a pattern of play,”

he added.

AUS-W vs SA-W, Final Preview

Australia will take on South Africa in the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Newlands in Cape Town. This will be the first-ever final appearance for South Africa Women. Sune Luus led the hosts to a thrilling win over England Women in the semi-final with the bowlers staging a comeback for the side. In their last encounter, Australia restricted South Africa Women to just 124 runs bowling first in the group stage match. South Africa Women have bounced back since then with the openers scoring back-to-back fifties in the last two games. Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits will be the key players for South Africa in the final.

AUS-W vs SA-W, Final Details

Australia-W vs South Africa-W – Final

Venue: Newlands – Cape town

Date & Time: 26th February 2023 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

AUS-W vs SA-W, Final Pitch Report

With a quick outfit and consistent bounce on the wicket, a par score will be between 155 – 165. There is turn as well as good pace and carry on this pitch.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

Also Read:AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Semi Final-I

AUS-W vs SA-W, Final Probable Playing XIs:

Australia-W Probable Playing XIs

Beth Mooney (wk), Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Meg Lanning (c), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

South Africa-W Probable Playing XIs

Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sune Luus (c), Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Topmost Picks for AUS-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction, Final:

Top Picks – Australia-W

• Meg Lanning- The skipper produced typically well-paced innings in the semi-final. She finished unbeaten on 49 not out and will be relishing the opportunity to bat on the same pitch.
• Megan Schutt- Only Sophie Ecclestone has taken more wickets in the tournament than the experienced Australian pace bowler. She dismissed opener Shafali Verma on Thursday.

Top Picks – South Africa-W

• Laura Wolvaardt- the 23-year-old right-handed opener comes into this final in excellent form after hitting 66 not out and 53 at this venue in her last two innings.
• Tazmin Brits- the 32-year-old took the Player of the Match Award after top scoring with 68 runs and taking four catches in the semi-final victory.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits(VC), Alyssa Healy(C), Ashleigh Gardner, Darcie Brown, Marizanne Kapp, Megan Schutt, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AUS-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Ashleigh Gardner(C), Ellyse Perry, Marizanne Kapp(VC), Megan Schutt, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner

Vice-captain – Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp

Wicketkeeper – Alyssa Healy

AUS-W vs SA-W Final Probable Winners:

Australia Women are targeting their sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title from the last seven tournaments and have everything in their squad to win this final. However, South Africa Women showed that they have talent and fight in their semi-final victory and they will not make things easy with bat or ball for the reigning champions. We expect South Africa Women to have some moments when they are on top but overall we expect Australia Women to be too strong and to get the win. Considering the team combination, Australia-W is expected to win this match.

6 Runs is all that kept India away from a ticket to the World Cup Finals. They came so close yet again. Performances in the big-stage has been an area of concern for the Indian Team over the last decade, irrespective of Gender.

The Women’s team though would feel the weight of defeat largely as they continuously come close only to fall short. It has been a trend since 2017 as they now find themselves miss out in the Semi-Finals. Barring the 2020 World Cup Final, which saw India get hammered at a packed MCG and the 2018 World Cup Semi-Finals, India came too close before drama and misfortune took the game away. The side has been on an upward graph but below are instances of India falling short when they were commanding the game.

2017 World Cup Final vs England

India were playing their first World Cup final since 2005, and were on the biggest of stages as they took on England at Lords. The stage was set and with India beating Australia thanks to a commanding 171 from Harmanpreet Kaur in the Semi-Finals, the onus was truly on India. The bowlers did really well to restrict England to 228, leaving India in the drivers seat. The chase to looked very straightforward with Harmanpreet Kaur and Punam Raut cruising towards the target.

Raut’s wicket though opened the floodgates and it was all chaos after that. six wickets in hand and 37 to get in seven overs. The equation was very gettable. 40 deliveries later India were all-out. Shrubsole had five, and the Indian batters, could not make use of their advantage with some ugly swipes to the fielders, poor running and chaotic batting found them fall short by nine runs with an over to spare.

2022 World Cup Group Stage Match vs Australia

A series of heartbreaking defeats to Australia started in 2020. With Australia hammering India by 85 runs, they stamped their authority over the Indian Team and World Cricket in general. Coming into the 2022 World Cup, they were hot favorites having been the most consistent side in the lead-up. India though, like in 2020, were seen as the side with probably the best chances of beating Australia. The Indian line-up too found consistency, had experience and flair.

Unlike the Finals in 2020, India managed to compete. They put up runs on the board and with slow pitches in the World Cup, they looked favorites for some parts of the second innings with their range of spinners showing their quality. After a commanding start by Australia, and with Healy threatening to once again find space in the Indian Team’s minds, the game was moving away quick. However, wickets and some tight bowling quickly turned the table. The game was on a knifes edge as India managed to hold on. With 8 to win off the last over, India were suddenly back into the game, only for Moony to disappoint the Indians as she went after some lose deliveries from Jhulan Goswami in the 50th over.

2022 Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Match vs Australia

Batting first in the Gold Medal game, Australia had another chance to open up the wounds that were created in the 2020 World Cup Finals. With Alyssa Healy falling early though, India found themselves in with a chance as they kept Australia to 162, which was still a challenging score in a big game. With the ball though, India ensured Australia did not run away with the game.

With the bat however, drama prevailed again. Early wickets put Australia in front until a partnership between Jemimah Rodriguez and Harmanpreet Kaur kept India in the game. Kaur made another half-century and the pair were in complete control of the chase. With 50 needed of 36 balls and eight wickets in hand, Australia once again proved why they are an invincible side. From 118/2 India quickly slipped to 121/5 with both set batters gone. With no set-batters in the middle it was chaos once again. Three run-outs and lack of composure found India falling short by ten runs, finishing with a silver medal.

2023 T20 World Cup Semi-Finals vs Australia

The 2023 World Cup Semi-Finals followed a similar script to the Gold Medal match. India came in with some good cricket behind them. They did have some holes in the side, while Australia once again looked as commanding as ever. With Australia favorites, the heat was on. This time, India started well with the ball yet again. They had Australia struggling in the first half. However, with wickets in hand, and some poor death bowling, Australia made their way to 172, which is a daunting score in a World Cup knock-out fixture.

In Response, once again India lost early wickets, but a counter-attacking partnership from Jemimah Rodriguez and Harmanpreet Kaur kept India in the game. By the 15th over, India were hot favorites with 39 needed off just 30 deliveries. While taking a second though, Harmanpreet Kaur got out in a freakish manner as her bat got jammed, not allowing her to drag it into the crease. She was run-out while taking a comfortable two, and once again a collapse found India fall agonizingly short. Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana though briefly kept India in the hunt. Some extraordinary fielding and tight bowling though saw India miss out by a mere five runs.

The defeat could well go down as a classic World Cup fixture. There was fight from both sides, tough moments, and it ended with one side breathing a sigh of relief and another in tears as an exciting encounter came to a heartbreaking close for the Indian Team.

ENG-W vs SA-W, Semi Final-II Preview

England women have been performing brilliantly in the T20 World cup and will look to continue this excellent form in the semi-finals as well. They thrashed Pakistan in their last group match by 114 runs. They set a target of 214 runs in 20 overs after a splendid performance with the bat. Pakistan was never in the game as they managed only 99 runs while losing 9 wickets. South Africa women’s journey to the semi-finals has been nothing short of an inspiration and magical. They had to win their final match against Bangladesh by a big margin to qualify and they did just that.

ENG-W vs SA-W, Semi Final-II Details

England-W vs South Africa-W – Semi Final-II

Venue: Newlands – Cape town

Date & Time: 24th February 2023 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

ENG-W vs SA-W, Semi Final-II Pitch Report

The pitch at Newlands is a batting friendly paradise and we have seen teams register big totals. Also, the pitch has something in it for the seamers and the slow bowlers too.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

Also Read:AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Semi Final-I

ENG-W vs SA-W, Semi Final-II Probable Playing XIs:

England-W Probable Playing XIs

Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones(WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell

South Africa-W Probable Playing XIs

Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus (c), Chloe Tryon, Delmi Tucker, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Topmost Picks for ENG-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction, Semi Final-II:

Top Picks – England-W

• Nat Sciver-Brunt – The 30-year-old has been the leading run scorer for England-W in recent times. She has consistently fired for her side in crucial times and has bagged 3 players of the match awards for her high-quality batting performance.
• Sophie Ecclestone – Sophie has by far looked like the most threatening bowler in the England-W line-up. Last year alone, she picked up a total of 26 wickets at a jaw-dropping average of just 14.3.

Top Picks – South Africa-W

• Laura Wolvaardt – Wolvaardt is South Africa-W’s highest run getter in the past one year. She has amassed 377 runs in just 16 innings at a remarkable average of 34.27.
• Marizanne Kapp – Highly renowned for her all-round abilities, she has already left her mark in this year’s world cup edition by picking 7 wickets at a jaw dropping economy of less than 4 RPO.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ENG-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team:

Amy Jones, Sophia Dunkley, Laura Wolvaardt(C), Tazmin Brits, Danni Wyatt, Sune Luus, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Marizanne Kapp, Sophie Ecclestone(VC), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Sarah Glenn

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ENG-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team:

Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Danni Wyatt, Sune Luus, Nat Sciver-Brunt(C), Marizanne Kapp(VC), Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail, Sarah Glenn

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Laura Wolvaardt, Nat Sciver-Brunt

Vice-captain – Sophie Ecclestone, Marizanne Kapp

Wicketkeeper – Amy Jones

ENG-W vs SA-W Semi Final-II Probable Winners:

In this do-or-die contest, both teams will have a go at each other and press hard for a win. At this stage, it is difficult to predict an obvious winner. England-W would be riding high on confidence after winning 4 out of 4 fixtures. They would appear to be a much-relaxed side after knowing that they have an impressive record against Proteas Women in WT20I. However, by looking at England-W’s unbeaten record in this year’s World Cup, we expect England-W to sneak in with a narrow win in this closely contested encounter. Considering the team combination, England-W is expected to win this match.

AUS-W vs IND-W, Semi Final-I Preview

Excitement is sky-high for the semi-final matchup in the T20 Women’s World Cup with India taking on Australia. The winner of this game will face the victor of South Africa vs. England in the Final. Australia has won all four of their games in the tournament, while India has played great with three wins and only one loss to England by 11 runs. We are in the 1st semifinal of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2023. Defending champions Australia Women take on India Women. Australians have been brilliant in the league stage, winning all games and they come here with a win against South Africa Women.

AUS-W vs IND-W, Semi Final-I Details

Australia-W vs India-W – Semi Final-I

Venue: Newlands – Cape town

Date & Time: 23th February 2023 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

AUS-W vs IND-W, Semi Final-I Pitch Report

Although the pitch is not very quick, it has very reliable bounce and is a good batting wicket. A par score will be over 165 in this game.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

Also Read:MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 5th Match

AUS-W vs IND-W, Semi Final-I Probable Playing XIs:

Australia-W Probable Playing XIs

Beth Mooney (wk), Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Meg Lanning (c), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

India-W Probable Playing XIs

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Devika Vaidya, Shikha Pandey, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh

Topmost Picks for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction, Semi Final-I:

Top Picks – Australia-W

• Alyssa Healy – The opener will come back into the team full of confidence with a batting average of 73.00 from her three innings in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 so far.

• Megan Schutt – The 30 year old is the joint top wicket taker in the tournament. She picked up the wicket of middle-order batter Delmi Tucker in Match 15.

Top Picks – India-W

• Smriti Mandhana – Only England Women’s Nat Sciver has scored more runs than India Women’s opener. She hit nine fours and three sixes in the game against Ireland Women.

• Renuka Singh – the pace bowler is one of only two players to have taken a 5-wicket haul in the tournament. She has a strike-rate of 11.1 across the last four games.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana, Tahlia McGrath, Jemimah Rodrigues, Ashleigh Gardner(C), Deepti Sharma(VC), Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham, Shikha Pandey, Renuka Singh

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana(C), Tahlia McGrath, Shafali Verma, Ellyse Perry(VC), Ashleigh Gardner, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Megan Schutt, Renuka Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Smriti Mandhana

Vice-captain – Deepti Sharma, Ellyse Perry

Wicketkeeper – Beth Mooney

AUS-W vs IND-W Semi Final-I Probable Winners:

Not only have Australia Women been the most impressive side in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup so far, they also have an excellent record over India Women. India Women would be under pressure. Their record against Australia Women hasn’t been something to take pride in. Their fast-bowling attack is weaker, a major problem for the team in these bowling conditions. However, India Women did beat them in the group stage in the last T20 World Cup and also beat them in a super-over last year. Considering the team combination, Australia-W is expected to win this match.

SA-W vs BAN-W, 20th Match Preview

Match 20 of the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup brings South Africa Women and Bangladesh Women together on Tuesday evening. South Africa Women have won one of their three fixtures in the tournament with Bangladesh Women losing all three of their contests. After defeats against Sri Lanka Women and Australia Women in the competition, South Africa Women must win this game to progress to the semi-finals. They have an excellent record against Bangladesh Women and will be confident. Bangladesh Women have lost by seven wickets, eight wickets, and 71 runs in their three matches in this tournament. It would be a surprise if they were competitive against South Africa Women.

SA-W vs BAN-W, 20th Match Details

South Africa-W vs Bangladesh-W – 20th Match

Venue: Newlands – Cape town

Date & Time: 21st February 2023 at 10:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

SA-W vs BAN-W, 20th Match Pitch Report

Spinners continue to pick up wickets at a strong rate at Newlands in the tournament. It is also a good batting wicket and a par score will be around 165.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

Also Read:MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 5th Match

SA-W vs BAN-W, 20th Match Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa-W Probable Playing XIs

Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus (c), Chloe Tryon, Delmi Tucker, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Bangladesh-W Probable Playing XIs

Shamima Sultana (wk), Murshida Khatun, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c), Shorna Akter, Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Salma Khatun, Marufa Akter

Topmost Picks for SA-W vs BAN-W Dream11 Prediction, 20th Match:

Top Picks – South Africa-W

• Marizanne Kapp – The all-rounder has failed to make a contribution with the bat in this campaign but has been very dangerous with the ball picking up five wickets.

• Tazmin Brits – The 32 year old opener has made five half-centuries in WT20Is and took the attack to Australia Women with six fours and one six on Saturday.

Top Picks – Bangladesh-W

• Nigar Sultana – The captain is the leading run scorer for her country in this campaign. She hit a very impressive 57 against Australia Women last Tuesday.

• Fahima Khatun – The 30 year old leg-spinner took two wickets in two balls in Match 12 including dismissing New Zealand Women’s captain Sophie Devine for a golden duck.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA-W vs BAN-W Dream11 Team:

Shamima Sultana, Nigar Sultana, Laura Wolvaardt(C), Murshida Khatun, Sune Luus, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter(VC), Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Marufa Akter, Shabnim Ismail

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SA-W vs BAN-W Dream11 Team:

Nigar Sultana, Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt, Murshida Khatun, Sune Luus, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Chloe Tryon(VC), Marizanne Kapp(C), Marufa Akter, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp

Vice-captain – Shorna Akter, Chloe Tryon

Wicketkeeper – Nigar Sultana

SA-W vs BAN-W 20th Match Probable Winners:

After three heavy defeats already in this tournament, very few pundits expect Bangladesh Women to cause South Africa Women many problems in this game. For the hosts, this match gives them the opportunity to find some form, particularly with the bat, ahead of a tough semi-final fixture. We are predicting a one-sided contest with South Africa Women getting the victory. Considering the team combination, South Africa-W is expected to win this match.

ENG-W vs PAK-W, 19th Match Preview

The 19th game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 will be played in Cape Town at Newlands Cricket Ground where a dominant England-W side goes head to head with a vulnerable-looking Pakistan-W side on February 21st, 2023. England-W has been on top of their game in this tournament and are yet to be defeated. They are currently ranked number 1 on the Group 2 points table sitting with a robust NRR of 1.776. They are currently in the form of their life and have one eye on the semi-final spot. On the other hand, Pakistan-W have had a forgettable T20 World Cup campaign and are on the brink of elimination.

ENG-W vs PAK-W, 19th Match Details

England-W vs Pakistan-W – 19th Match

Venue: Newlands – Cape town

Date & Time: 21th February 2023 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

ENG-W vs PAK-W, 19th Match Pitch Report

The pitch at Newlands Stadium is a bowling-friendly track that will assist the quicker bowlers and the seamers since the deck offers pace in the form of extra bounce and zip.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

Also Read:QUE vs PES Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 9th Match

ENG-W vs PAK-W, 19th Match Probable Playing XIs:

England-W Probable Playing XIs

Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones(WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell

Pakistan-W Probable Playing XIs

Muneeba Ali (WK), Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof (c), Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Omaima Sohail, Aiman Anwer, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

Topmost Picks for ENG-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction, 19th Match:

Top Picks – England-W

• Nat Sciver-Brunt – The 30-year-old has been the leading run scorer for England-W in recent times. Furthermore, she has also bailed her side out of trouble on a few occasions with her top-class innings of 40(30) and 50(42) which came at a crucial time.

• Sophie Ecclestone – Sophie has by far looked the most threatening bowler in the England-W line-up in recent times. Last year alone, she picked up a total of 25 wickets at a jaw dropping average of just 14.4.

Top Picks – Pakistan-W

• Nashra Sandhu – She has been the pick of the bowlers for Pak-W in this tournament. She has consistently chipped in with regular wickets and dried up the runs during middle overs.

• Bismah Maroof – The skipper has emerged as one the key run getters for Pakistan-W under pressure situations. In the past one year, she has accumulated 433 runs at an impressive average of 25.47.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for ENG-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Team:

Sophia Dunkley, Muneeba Ali, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Bismah Maroof(VC), Heather Knight, Amy Jones, Sidra Ameen, Nida Dar, Sophie Ecclestone(C), Nashra Sandhu, Sarah Glenn

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for ENG-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Team:

Alice Capsey, Muneeba Ali, Nat Sciver-Brunt(C), Bismah Maroof, Heather Knight, Amy Jones, Sidra Ameen, Nida Dar(VC), Sophie Ecclestone, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sophie Ecclestone, Nat Sciver-Brunt

Vice-captain – Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar

Wicketkeeper – Muneeba Ali

ENG-W vs PAK-W 19th Match Probable Winners:

Considering the form of both sides in this year’s world cup edition, an easy win for England-W is surely around the corner. Pakistan-W on the other hand are really under the pump and have their backs firmly against the wall. Besides, securing a win against a formidable England-W side will be a tall order to fill as they are yet to register a single win against them in the shortest format of the game. Considering the team combination, England-W is expected to win this match.

IND-W vs IRE-W, 18th Match Preview

The 18th game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 will be played in Gqeberha at St George’s Park where mighty India-W take on a deflated Ireland-W side on February 20th, 2023. India-W have so far looked one of the most competitive sides in this year’s T20 World Cup edition. They have won 2 out of 3 games handsomely and would be a touch disappointed after losing out to England-W in the preceding fixture. They are currently ranked no.2 in the Group 2 points table sitting with a healthy NRR of 0.205. Ireland-W on the other hand seems to be running out of gas.

IND-W vs IRE-W, 18th Match Details

India-W vs Ireland-W – 18th Match

Venue: St Georges Park – Gqeberha

Date & Time: 20th February 2023 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

IND-W vs IRE-W, 18th Match Pitch Report

The deck at St George’s Park is generally great for pacers who enjoy bowling with new ball. The wicket which is favourable to the bowlers, generally becomes slow as the game progresses thus bringing the slow bowlers into the picture.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

Also Read:MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 5th Match

IND-W vs IRE-W, 18th Match Probable Playing XIs:

India-W Probable Playing XIs

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Sneh Rana, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Ireland-W Probable Playing XIs

Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Laura Delany (c), Mary Waldron (WK), Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Jane Maguire

Topmost Picks for IND-W vs IRE-W Dream11 Prediction, 18th Match:

Top Picks – India-W

• Smriti Mandhana – Mandhana is India-W’s all-time batting stalwart and her record in WT20I is nothing short of phenomenal.

• Harmanpreet Kaur – The India-W skipper is one of the most consistent performers in ODI and T20I formats. The all-rounder has stood and delivered time and again for her side whenever the chips were down. 

Top Picks – Ireland-W

• Arlene Kelly– Kelly has emerged as the highest wicket-taker for Ireland-W in recent times. Last year alone, she bagged 22 T20I wickets in just 17 innings which came at a record-breaking average of 15.40.

• Orla Prendergast– The young 20-year-old has a bright future ahead of her. At such a young age she is now one of the top run-getters for Ireland-W. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND-W vs IRE-W Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Gaby Lewis, Deepti Sharma(C), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Louise Little, Renuka Singh(VC), Sneh Rana, Arlene Kelly

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for IND-W vs IRE-W Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana(C), Harmanpreet Kaur, Gaby Lewis, Deepti Sharma, Orla Prendergast(VC), Laura Delany, Louise Little, Renuka Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, Arlene Kelly

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Deepti Sharma, Smriti Mandhana

Vice-captain – Renuka Singh, Orla Prendergast

Wicketkeeper – Richa Ghosh

IND-W vs IRE-W 18th Match Probable Winners:

Considering the form of both sides in this year’s world cup edition, an easy win for India-W is surely on the cards. They have a wealth of experience under their belt and are only one win away from securing a place in the semis. Whereas Ireland-W are down and out and have been completed knocked out of the qualification contention. With such a defeated mindset, Ireland-W are on the brink of another embarrassing defeat. Considering the team combination, India-W is expected to win this match.

NZ-W vs SL-W, 17th Match Preview

Match 17 of the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup sees New Zealand Women take on Sri Lanka Women at Boland Park on Sunday evening. New Zealand Women lost their first two games but beat Bangladesh Women on Friday. Sri Lanka Women were thrashed by 10 wickets by Australia Women in their first defeat on Thursday. New Zealand Women kept their faint hopes alive of progressing in the tournament with a much improved performance on Friday. They showed plenty of pride and do have many talented players. Sri Lanka Women will want to put in a similar display to what served them so well against South Africa Women.

NZ-W vs SL-W, 17th Match Details

New Zealand-W vs Sri Lanka-W – 17th Match

Venue: Boland Park – Paarl

Date & Time: 19th February 2023 at 10:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

NZ-W vs SL-W, 17th Match Pitch Report

Some of the best figures on this pitch in this competition have come from the spin bowlers and they will once again get assistance from the surface in this game.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

Also Read:MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 5th Match

NZ-W vs SL-W, 17th Match Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand-W Probable Playing XIs

Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Eden Carson

Sri Lanka-W Probable Playing XIs

Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshi de Silva, Ama Kanchana, Malsha Shehani, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Achini Kulasuriya

Topmost Picks for NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Prediction, 17th Match:

Top Picks – New Zealand-W

• Suzie Bates- after failing to score in the games against South Africa Women and Australia Women, the experienced opener hit seven fours and one six in her unbeaten innings on Friday.

• Amelia Kerr- the 22 year old all-rounder very rarely fails to contribute with both bat and ball for New Zealand Women. She has four wickets across the competition so far.

Top Picks – Sri Lanka-W

• Chamari Athapaththu- the captain has scored over 100 runs in the tournament and is Sri Lanka Women’s most consistent batter.

• Oshadi Ranasinghe- the 36 year old off-spinner went wicketless against Australia Women but had picked up five wickets across the first two games of the tournament.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team:

Maddy Green, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Anushka Sanjeewani, Suzie Bates(C), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu, Sophie Devine, Lea Tahuhu, Oshadi Ranasinghe(VC), Inoka Ranaweera, Eden Carson

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team:

Maddy Green, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Nilakshi de Silva, Suzie Bates, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Chamari Athapaththu(C), Amelia Kerr(VC), Oshadi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera, Eden Carson, Jess Kerr

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Suzie Bates, Chamari Athapaththu

Vice-captain – Oshadi Ranasinghe, Amelia Kerr

Wicketkeeper – Maddy Green

NZ-W vs SL-W 17th Match Probable Winners:

It will be interesting to see how Sri Lanka Women react to their 10-wicket defeat to Australia Women on Thursday. Before that game, they had surprised many with their win over South Africa Women in their opener and were too strong for Bangladesh Women. Sri Lanka Women have some good experienced players but New Zealand Women have players with more talent across their team. New Zealand Women finally managed to snap out of their poor batting showing and displayed just how strong a batting unit they have in their last game. If Suzie Bates gets going again then she will be very hard to stop. Considering the team combination, New Zealand-W is expected to win this match.

PAK-W vs WI-W, 16th Match Preview

Pakistan Women and West Indies Women go head to head in Paarl on Sunday afternoon in Match 16 of the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup. Pakistan Women recorded a fine win over Ireland Women but were over reliant on the runs of Muneeba Ali. They will be high on confidence but will need to replicate that performance if they are to make it two wins from two. West Indies Women have been struggling with their self-belief, particularly in the batting department. However, Hayley Matthews is a very consistent player who could well win this game on her own again.

PAK-W vs WI-W, 16th Match Details

Pakistan-W vs West indies-W – 16th Match

Venue: Boland Park – Paarl

Date & Time: 19th February 2023 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

PAK-W vs WI-W, 16th Match Pitch Report

Spinners have had plenty of success at this venue across the recent SA20 and in this tournament. We expect turn and bounce for the spin bowlers again with a par score of 150.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

Also Read:MUL vs PES Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 5th Match

PAK-W vs WI-W, 16th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan-W Probable Playing XIs

Muneeba Ali (wk), Javeria Khan, Bismah Maroof (c), Nida Dar, Ayesha Naseem, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Aiman Anwer, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

West indies-W Probable Playing XIs

Hayley Matthews (c), Rashada Williams, Shemaine Campbelle, Chenille Henry, Shabika Gajnabi, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Trishan Hooper, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell

Topmost Picks for PAK-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction, 16th Match:

Top Picks – Pakistan-W

• Muneeba Ali– the 25 year old took the Player of the Match Award on Wednesday after scoring 102 runs from 68 balls at the top of the order.

• Bismah Mahroof- the skipper failed to hit a boundary in the last game but made a very impressive 68 not out against India Women earlier in the tournament.

Top Picks – West indies-W

• Hayley Matthews- the skipper deserves to be playing for a team with a far stronger record. She took 2-18 before hitting eight fours and a six in her unbeaten innings against Ireland Women on Friday.

• Shamilia Connell- the 30 year old pace bowler dismissed two of Ireland Women’s top three which went a long way to keeping West Indies Women in the match.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PAK-W vs WI-W Dream11 Team:

Muneeba Ali, Shemaine Campbelle, Javeria Khan, Bismah Maroof, Hayley Matthews(C), Nida Dar(VC), Chenille Henry, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for PAK-W vs WI-W Dream11 Team:

Muneeba Ali(C), Rashada Williams, Shemaine Campbelle, Ayesha Naseem, Bismah Maroof(VC), Hayley Matthews, Nida Dar, Chenille Henry, Karishma Ramharack, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Hayley Matthews, Muneeba Ali

Vice-captain – Nida Dar, Bismah Maroof

Wicketkeeper – Muneeba Ali

PAK-W vs WI-W 16th Match Probable Winners:

This should be an exciting game with both sides still hoping to qualify for the semi-final of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Both sides do not have a great deal of strength in depth but do have match-winners with both bat and ball. Matthews became only the third West Indies Women’s player to hit over 1500 WT20I runs with her match-winning knock on Friday. It is still an outside chance for Pakistan Women and West Indies Women so there should not be too much pressure and both teams should be able to play with a good deal of freedom. Considering the team combination, West indies-W is expected to win this match.