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.
Pawan Goenka 
Jigyasa