Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024: India vs UAE – Latest Updates

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Match Overview

India is currently facing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their second match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. The match began at 2:00 PM IST on July 21, 2024.

Toss and Team News

  • Toss: UAE won the toss and opted to bowl first.
  • India’s Playing XI: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur Singh, Tanuja Kanwer.
  • UAE’s Playing XI: Esha Rohit Oza (C), Theertha Satish (WK), Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Khushi Sharma, Heena Hotchandani, Vaishnave Mahesh, Rithika Rajith, Lavanya Keny, Indhuja Nandakumar

Key Highlights

  1. Debut and Injury News:
    • Tanuja Kanwer: The uncapped left-arm spinner from Gujarat Giants is making her debut for India in this match.
    • Shreyanka Patil: The Indian off-spinner has been ruled out of the tournament due to a finger injury sustained in the previous match against Pakistan. She has been replaced by Tanuja Kanwer.
  2. Previous Performances:
    • India: India started their campaign with a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan, chasing down a target of 109 runs in just 14.1 overs. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma were notable performers in that match.
    • UAE: UAE lost their opening match against Nepal by six wickets and will be looking to bounce back in this game

Match Context

  1. Debut and Injury News:
    • Tanuja Kanwer: The uncapped left-arm spinner from Gujarat Giants is making her debut for India in this match.
    • Shreyanka Patil: The Indian off-spinner has been ruled out of the tournament due to a finger injury sustained in the previous match against Pakistan. She has been replaced by Tanuja Kanwer.
  2. Previous Performances:
    • India: India started their campaign with a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan, chasing down a target of 109 runs in just 14.1 overs. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma were notable performers in that match.
    • UAE: UAE lost their opening match against Nepal by six wickets and will be looking to bounce back in this game

Where to Watch

The match is being broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India and can also be streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app. Fans outside India can catch the live coverage on the Asian Cricket Council’s YouTube channel

Analysis

India enters this match as the favorites, given their dominant performance against Pakistan and their overall strength. The injury to Shreyanka Patil is a setback, but the inclusion of Tanuja Kanwer provides an opportunity to test new talent. UAE, on the other hand, will need a significant effort to challenge India and secure their first win of the tournament.

Conclusion

This match is crucial for both teams, with India looking to maintain their winning momentum and UAE aiming for an upset. Keep an eye on the performances of debutant Tanuja Kanwer and the batting prowess of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma.

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