Australia captain Alyssa Healy won the shot put and preferred to swim first Pakistan In his 14th match ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday (October 11) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Australia vs Pakistan: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
With wins in the first two matches ahead Sri Lanka and New ZealandAustralia are at the top of the table, one step closer to securing a place in the semi-finals. A formidable bowling unit led by Megan Schutt leading the pace attack and batsmen like Healy, Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry in fine form, Australia look the team to beat. A strong rotation department and an all-round lineup with no obvious weaknesses make them heavy favorites to continue their winning streak. But despite losing the last six wickets IndiaPakistan showed their potential when they defeated Sri Lanka earlier in the tournament. With a semi-final spot still in their hands, Pakistan will look to bounce back strongly.
The reason for Fatima Sana’s absence
Pakistan is waiting for this important match without a captain Fatima Sanadisappeared due to the death of his father. At the throw, the skipper stands You see your hand admitted failure, especially with Sana’s ability to balance the team as both a batter and a bowler. Despite his absence, Muneeba expressed his confidence in leading the team and stressed the importance of a competitive result to challenge the reigning champions.
Pakistan made two major changes for this match: Iram Javed and replaces Fatima Sadaf Shams enters for Seagull Feroza. These changes were made to strengthen the team’s balance in the absence of their captain, and Muneeba noted the team’s determination to win the match in honor of Sana and her family.
“Obviously, Fatima is our captain and the qualities she has in batting and bowling are very good and she gives a good balance to our team. So, of course, we will miss him as a captain and a player, but we will try to win the match for him and his father.” Muneeba accepted.
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The reason why Grace Harris is unavailable
On the Australian side, Healy’s decision to bat first was based on reading the fresh conditions under the lights, waiting for the ball to come into the bat well at first, but then catch and turn as the game progressed. Healy stressed their adaptability, saying they are ready for any change in conditions.
Australia has made a change in the team Tayla Vlaeminck replaces Grace Harris. Healy explained the decision as a tactical move aimed at adding an extra bowling option to take advantage of the conditions. While Harris has provided batting depth in previous games, this match required a stronger bowling effect in line with Australia’s game plan to chase down the target.
“We will buy a bowl. This is a new door, I want to make the most of the conditions. It remains to be seen what happens next. We have watched the games, there is some spin on this wicket. A change for us. Tonight we will be heavy with the ball” Healy said.
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