League: IPL
In the heart of Karachi, cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for the third and final Women’s One Day International (ODI) between Pakistan and West Indies at the iconic National Stadium. The match, scheduled for Tuesday, holds significant stakes for both teams, albeit for contrasting reasons.
The visiting West Indies team arrives with an air of dominance, having already sealed the series 2-0 with convincing victories in the first two ODIs. Now, with their sights set on a whitewash, the Caribbean side is determined to maintain their momentum and leave an indelible mark on Pakistani soil.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani team finds themselves in a precarious position, facing the daunting task of salvaging pride in front of their home crowd. With the series already out of reach, the hosts are eager to avoid the ignominy of a clean sweep at the hands of their opponents.
The National Stadium in Karachi is famous for hosting high-scoring matches, boasting a pitch favorable to batters that offers good bounce. It offers abundant chances for batters to display their prowess and accumulate runs. However, bowlers too can leave their imprint by hitting their targets accurately.
Choice 1: Stafanie Taylor (c), Bismah Maroof (vc)
Choice 2: Hayley Matthews (c), Nida Dar (vc)
Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Rashada Williams, Kate Wilmott
Pakistan Women: Muneeba Ali, Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shamas, Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi (wk), Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Sidra Nawaz, Waheeda Akhtar
West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Rashada Williams, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Chedean Nation, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell, Cherry Ann Fraser, Qiana Joseph, Jannillea Glasgow, Kate Wilmott