In the ongoing five-match T20I series between Bangladesh and India, the teams met for the second match in Sylhet. Bangladesh’s captain, Nigar Sultana, won the toss and elected to bat first against India. This decision marks a crucial moment in the series, setting the tone for the match ahead. As Bangladesh takes to the crease, they aim to capitalize on home advantage and post a challenging total. Meanwhile, India’s bowlers are prepared to seize early breakthroughs and control the game.
Bangladesh and India’s Team For 2nd T20I:
Following the toss, both team captains addressed their respective squads. Ahead of this match, each team made a key change to their playing elevens. India welcomed spin-bowling allrounder D. Hemalatha into the lineup, replacing Yastika Bhatia, who was sidelined due to a minor injury despite being India’s top scorer in the previous game with a quickfire 36 off 29 balls. Meanwhile, Bangladesh introduced experienced pace allrounder Ritu Moni into their XI, taking the place of spin-bowling allrounder Shorna Akther for this crucial encounter. These adjustments reflect the teams’ strategic adaptations for today’s match.
Hemalatha Made Her Way to India’s Squad:
Hemalatha earned her spot in the India squad based on her standout performances in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, representing the Gujarat Giants. Having last featured in a T20I back in September 2022, she is determined to seize the opportunities presented in this series to stake her claim for a spot in the T20 World Cup later this year. With Jemimah Rodrigues absent due to a back injury, Hemalatha may find herself promoted up the batting order, having primarily played in the middle order for India. Despite her limited appearances at one drop, she aims to make a significant impact in her new role.
Match Right Now:
India Women has won the inaugural T20I match by 44 runs and leads the series by 1-0. In the ongoing match, Bangladesh Women were all out in 119 runs. While chasing 120 runs, India Women are currently at 19 for 1 after 3 overs, maintaining a run rate of 6.33. They require 5.94 runs per over to reach the target of 120. Dayalan Hemalatha, the current batter, has scored 16 runs off 14 balls, including 1 boundary and 1 six, at a strike rate of 114.29. Unfortunately, Shafali Verma was dismissed without scoring. Hemalatha’s partnership with Smriti Mandhana stands at 18 runs off 16 deliveries, as India Women aim to build a strong foundation in pursuit of victory.
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