The 5-match T20 series between Bangladesh Women and India Women is set to conclude with a dead-rubber final match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on May 9th, 2024. Here’s a comprehensive preview of the final showdown, including predictions, key players, and more.
Live Streaming and Broadcasting:
Unfortunately, this series will not be broadcasted live on TV. However, fans can catch all the action live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
Match Toss Prediction:
With the trend favoring teams batting first in the previous matches, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt for batting first and utilize the slow pitch advantage later in the game.
Pitch Report:
The Sylhet pitch has favored spinners over pacers, making it challenging for batters to score freely. An average innings score around 125 is expected, with spinners likely to play a significant role once again.
Weather Report:
There’s unfortunate news on the weather front, with thunderstorms forecasted in Sylhet on Thursday afternoon. The temperature is expected to range between 31-28°C, with a possibility of rain interruptions during the match.
Team Previews:
Bangladesh Women:
- Bangladesh made three changes ahead of the 4th T20, bringing in Rubya Haider, Shorna Akter, and 14-year-old debutant Habiba Islam. They are likely to persist with the same lineup, aiming to provide more opportunities to young players.
- Key players include Nigar Sultana, Dilara Akter, Rabeya Khan, and Marufa Akter, who have showcased their prowess with both bat and ball throughout the series.
India Women:
- India made two changes in the 4th match, bringing in Asha Sobhana and Titas Sadhu, securing a win. They are expected to maintain the winning combination for the final match.
- Star players like Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Radha Yadav, and Pooja Vastrakar have been instrumental in India’s dominant performance.
Head to Head Record:
India Women have a commanding head-to-head record against Bangladesh Women in T20Is, winning 18 out of 21 encounters.
Prediction:
Given India’s consistent performance and dominance in the series so far, they are the favorites to clinch another victory and complete a clean sweep. With a formidable batting lineup and an effective spin attack, India Women are expected to overcome Bangladesh Women in the final match.
Winner: India Women Will Win
Stay tuned for the top team batsmen and bowlers, as well as the final match prediction for Bangladesh Women vs India Women 5th T20 in 2024.