Preparations for the sequence have been removed from perfect however the Indian ladies’s cricket crew shall be keen to offer a tricky struggle to defending champions Australia within the opening five-match T20I sequence.
With two months left for the T20 World Cup in South Africa, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led aspect should additionally know the place they stand after 5 matches. Head coach Ramesh Powar was abruptly sacked three days earlier than the sequence opener and former India batsman Hrishikesh Kanitkar is now answerable for the help workers because the designated batting coach. India managed to win the Asia Cup in October, though they have been responsible of experimenting a bit an excessive amount of, which price them in a league sport towards Pakistan.
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In the latest previous, India has managed to compete towards the mighty Australia however has didn’t cross the road. One such case was their final assembly within the Commonwealth Games remaining in August when India have been bowled out after Harmanpreet’s blinder within the run chase.
The batting appears settled with star batsman Smriti Mandhana anticipated to attain as many runs as doable. Her opening accomplice Shafali Verma, who will captain the U-19 World Cup subsequent month, will put strain on the Australian pacers given their weak point towards the quick ball. Jemimah Rodrigues has proven good kind since her return to the nationwide aspect whereas skipper Harmanpreet has additionally discovered consistency. Harleen Deol and Yastika Bhatia have made a comeback after a stellar efficiency within the Challenger Trophy.
Leg-spin bowling all-rounder Devika Vaidya has returned to the T20 squad after eight years and her presence provides selection to a spin assault filled with left-arm pacers and offies. Renuka Thakur has been an distinctive pacer for the crew within the final six months and he or she shall be trying ahead to help from uncapped left-arm seamer Anjali Sarwani.
Australia, who shall be led by Alyssa Healy within the absence of Meg Lanning, even have new faces of their line-up.
Expectations are excessive from 19-year-old batter Phoebe Litchfield, who shall be hoping to fill the sneakers of retired Rachael Haynes. The southpaw had spent loads of time with Mandhana throughout the WBBL final 12 months. Former Ireland quick bowlers Kim Garth and Heather Graham are additionally anticipated to make their Australia debuts. Lanning will not be a part of the touring occasion as he has taken an indefinite break from the sport.
Australia Team: Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcy Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland .
Indian crew: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemima Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Renuka Singh Thakur, Meghna Singh, Anjali Sarwani, Devika Vaidya, S Meghna, Richa Ghosh, Harleen Deol. The match will begin at 7 pm Indian time.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
