League: Cricket
England Women are set to take on Pakistan Women in the first ODI of their three-match series on Thursday.
Having secured a 3-0 victory in the T20I series, England will be eager to continue their winning streak and clinch the ODI series as well. Conversely, Pakistan will be determined to leave no stone unturned in their quest to secure a victory and potentially upset the hosts. The match is slated to be held at County Ground in Derby.
The pitch at County Ground in Derby is renowned for its balanced nature, offering equal opportunities for both batters and bowlers. Bowlers can expect movement off the surface initially with the new ball, posing challenges for batters to score freely at the beginning of the innings. As the match progresses, spinners may become influential, particularly in the later stages. It will be essential for batters to employ footwork against spinners, as adopting an overly defensive approach could be detrimental.
Choice 1: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Nida Dar (vc)
Choice 2: Heather Knight (c), Sidra Ameen (vc)
Kate Cross, Alice Capsey, Nashra Sandhu, Muneeba Ali
England Women: Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Danielle Wyatt, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell
Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali (wk), Nida Dar (c), Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Waheeda Akhtar, Ayesha Zafar, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Gull Feroza