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The excitement is building up as England Women gear up to face Pakistan Women in the second WT20I at The County Ground, Northampton. Scheduled for Friday, 17th May 2024, this match promises to be an exhilarating encounter.
Pitch Report: The pitch at The County Ground, Northampton is expected to be batsman-friendly, offering good pace and bounce. Both teams can expect the ball to come onto the bat nicely, with a par first innings total likely to be between 155 – 165.
Team Previews:
England Women: After a shaky start in the first game, England Women bounced back strongly to post a formidable total and secure a convincing win. Led by Heather Knight, they are eager to clinch the series early on.
Batting Strength: England Women boast a deep batting lineup, which proved crucial in their comeback in the first WT20I. Expect Maia Bouchier, Danni Wyatt, and Alice Capsey to lead the charge with the bat in this game.
Bowling Prowess: Lauren Bell and Sarah Glenn were the standout performers with the ball in the previous match. With a strong bowling unit at their disposal, England Women are likely to stick with the same lineup.
Form: England Women are riding high on confidence, aiming for their fourth consecutive victory in this format.
Predicted Playing 11: Maia Bouchier, Danni Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell
Pakistan Women: Having faced a defeat in their last WT20I series against West Indies Women, Pakistan Women face an uphill task in England. Despite a loss in the opening game, they will take heart from their bowling performance.
Batting Focus: With only a few players managing to make an impact in the previous match, Pakistan Women will look to Sadaf Shamas to lead the charge with the bat.
Bowling Threat: Waheeda Akhtar and Sadia Iqbal impressed with early breakthroughs in the first game. Pakistan will rely on them to unsettle the English batting lineup once again.
Form: Pakistan Women have struggled in recent matches, and they face a tough challenge in English conditions.
Predicted Playing 11: Gull Feroza, Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shamas, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nida Dar (c), Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana, Rameen Shamim, Tuba Hassan, Waheeda Akhtar, Sadia Iqbal
Match Prediction: While Pakistan Women showed glimpses of promise, England Women are expected to continue their dominance and secure another comfortable victory in the second WT20I.
Prediction: England Women to beat Pakistan Women
