Get ready for an electrifying showdown as Bangladesh Women lock horns with Australia Women in the second game of the WT20I series at the iconic Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. Scheduled to commence at 12:00 local time on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, this match promises thrilling cricketing action.

Pitch Report: The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur offers a good batting wicket, where only four wickets fell throughout the opening WT20I match. Expect the ball to turn on this surface, with a par score projected to be 155+.

Team Previews:

Bangladesh Women: Despite a heavy defeat in the series opener, Bangladesh Women showed glimpses of promise, particularly in their batting performance. Players like Nigar Sultana and Fahima Khatun will be crucial for the hosts with the bat. With a bowling attack that struggled to take wickets in the previous match, Bangladesh will rely on Marufa Akter and Sultana Khatun to lead the charge.

Predicted Playing XI: Murshida Khatun, Dilara Akter, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana (c) (wk), Shorna Akter, Shorifa Khatun, Nahida Akter, Fahima Khatun, Marufa Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun

Australia Women: After dominating the WODI series, Australia Women continued their winning streak with a convincing 10-wicket victory in the opening WT20I. With a batting lineup boasting of Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, and Ash Gardner, Australia Women possess formidable strength with the bat. Their bowling attack, led by Sophie Molineux and Tayla Vlaeminck, poses a significant threat to the Bangladesh batters.

Predicted Playing XI: Alyssa Healy (c) (wk), Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ash Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Grace Harris, Tayla Vlaeminck, Sophie Molineux

Match Prediction: With Australia Women’s superior strength in both batting and bowling departments, they are expected to secure another comfortable victory. While Bangladesh Women will rely on skipper Nigar Sultana, they need to accelerate their scoring rate to pose a challenge. Our prediction favors Australia Women to emerge triumphant once again in the 2nd T20 clash.

Australia Women Will Win

In what promises to be an enthralling encounter, watch out for a spectacle of cricketing prowess as Australia Women aim to extend their dominance over Bangladesh Women. Stay tuned for an action-packed match on Tuesday!