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In the opening fixture of the WT20I series, England Women will clash with Pakistan Women at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The match is scheduled to begin at 14:30 local time on Saturday, May 11th, 2024.
Pitch Report:
Edgbaston offers a favorable batting surface, with teams aiming to post scores of 160 or above. Spin is expected to play a significant role throughout the game, adding an extra dimension to the contest.
Team Previews:
England Women (ENG-W):
Led by Heather Knight, England Women boast a formidable batting lineup with Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, and Nat Sciver-Brunt expected to deliver substantial scores. With a strong middle and lower order, England Women possess depth in their batting.
In terms of bowling, Sophie Ecclestone’s spin is likely to trouble the Pakistan Women’s batters. Supported by Lauren Filer and Lauren Bell, England’s pace attack adds variety to their bowling arsenal.
Having displayed excellent form in recent WT20I matches, England Women enter the contest with confidence, aiming to extend their winning streak.
Predicted Playing XI for ENG-W: Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Bess Heath, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell
Pakistan Women (PAK-W):
Nida Dar’s Pakistan Women’s team, fresh from their recent series against West Indies Women, aims to put up a strong performance against England. With experienced campaigners like Muneeba Ali and Nida Dar leading the batting lineup, supported by Sidra Ameen, Pakistan Women possess the firepower to challenge the hosts.
In the bowling department, slow left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal and off-spinner Nida Dar will look to exploit the turning conditions at Edgbaston. With Natalia Pervaiz and Nashra Sandhu providing additional options, Pakistan Women’s bowling unit aims to contain the English batters.
Predicted Playing XI for PAK-W: Ayesha Zafar, Sidra Ameen, Muneeba Ali, Nida Dar (c), Gull Feroza, Fatima Sana, Natalia Pervaiz, Najiha Alvi (wk), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Match Prediction:
While Pakistan Women have shown improvement in recent times, England Women’s dominance in head-to-head encounters and their consistent performances make them the favorites in this fixture. With home advantage and a strong squad, England Women are predicted to emerge victorious in the 1st WT20I at Edgbaston.
Final Prediction: England Women to defeat Pakistan Women
