Pakistan Women’s team is all set to start their World Cup campaign against one of the strongest teams, the West Indies Women. This will be the second game from Group B, scheduled on 26th February and will be played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, beginning at 1:30 PM IST.
While it will be the first game for Pakistan Women, their opponents for the game, the West Indies Women have already opened their account in their inaugural game against Thailand Women. The latter shall be looking to continuing with their winning performances, but they should not underestimate the Pakistan women’s team, courtesy to the strong batting line-up they possess.
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The game will be played at the Canberra pitch, which is known for offering a great balance between batters and bowlers. Spinners have found it interesting to bowl here, while batters love hitting big. The team winning the toss is expected to field first.
On the weather note, the day will be partly cloudy, gradually moving towards a clear sky in the latter part of the day. No rain is expected & fans can expect a full-game.
Probable Playing XI
West Indies Women
Stafanie Taylor(C), Anisa Mohammed, Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Chedean Nation, Lee Ann Kirby, Shemaine Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell, Shakera Selman
Pakistan Women
Bismah Maroof (C), Javeria Khan, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz, Muneeba Ali, Diana Baig, Omaima Sohail, Anam Amin, Iram Javed, Syeda Aroob Shah
Key Players
West Indies Women
Hayley Matthews
Stafanie Taylor
Pakistan Women
Bismah Maroof
Nida Dara