The Cricketing action will continue in the Commonwealth Games 2022 as India take on Barbados in the final Group A match on Wednesday at 10:30 pm IST. India are coming into this game having thrashed arch-rivals Pakistan by eight wickets in their previous encounter.
While Barbados were blown away by the world champions Australia in their last match as they lost the game by nine wickets. The match holds tremendous importance for both the teams as the winner of the fixture will qualify for the semi-finals stage.
India
The Indian team will be looking to outshine their opposition in the all-important fixture as they have their eyes set on the podium finish in the mega event. The ‘Women in Blue’ played exceptionally well in both their matches so far.
They came close to winning their first match against Australia but Ashleigh Gardner’s brilliant knock under pressure took the game away from them. In their second match, they beat Pakistan comprehensively as they chased down the 100-run target with 38 balls to spare in the 18-over game.
Renuka Singh bowled a dream spell in the first game as she picked up 4/18 in four overs. Spinners Sneh Rana and Radha Yadav also came to the party in the second match against Pakistan as they picked up two wickets each.
In the batting, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana have looked in good touch in the tournament so far, as barring Verma, both have scored a half-century. Verma’s highest score is 48 in the tournament.
Probable Playing XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Sabbhineni Meghana, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Sneh Rana, Meghna Singh, Renuka Singh
Barbados
The Barbados team announced their arrival in the competition in grand fashion as they emerged victorious in their opening encounter defeating Pakistan by 15 runs. Captain Hayley Matthews and wicketkeeper Kycia Knight scored brilliant half-centuries in the first game. The Barbados bowling attack is a perfect mixture of pace and spin.
The team will be looking to forget their horrendous game against Australia and come out with positive intent as they face off against India. They will have all to play for on Wednesday and will be eager to make an impact in international cricket at this grand stage.
Probable Playing XI: Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews (c), Kycia Knight (wk), Kyshona Knight, Aaliyah Alleyne, Trishan Holder, Alisa Scantlebury, Shakera Selman, Shamilia Connell, Keila Elliott, Shanika Bruce
Match Details
India vs Barbados, Women’s T20 Competition, CWG 2022
Date – 3rd August 2022
Time – 10: 30 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details: The Commonwealth Games can be watched live on television on the Sony Sports Network while the Live Streaming can be watched on the Sony Liv platform.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Edgbaston has been balanced so far in the tournament. Out of the six games played on this pitch in the tournament, four have been won by teams batting second. Keeping this record in mind, both the captains will look to bowl first after winning the toss.
