India will take on Bangladesh in their next match in the ICC Women’s World Cup. Despite losing their previous two matches, India will look forward to this game with their hopes of remaining in the semi-final race. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will try to make things as difficult for India as possible.
India, currently ranked fourth on the points table, have two matches left, against Bangladesh and South Africa. They will look to secure two points against the easier of the two oppositions. They have so far have come up with inconsistent batting performances, and Mithali Raj's return to form should boost their morale.
India faltered with bat against both New Zealand and England, but their close battle against Australia should make them hopeful. Shafali Verma, back in the side, will eye a big knock. The spinners also should play a key role in the upcoming encounters.
Playing in the tournament for the first time, Bangladesh managed to put up a close fight in their last match against West Indies – after beating Pakistan by nine runs. While India are favourites, Bangladesh have every chance of pulling off an upset. For that, they will hope Sharmin Akhtar, Nigar Sultana, Fargana Hoque and Salma Khatun to rise to the challenge.
Likely XIs
India: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Mithali Raj (c), Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Jhulan Goswami, Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Bangladesh: Shamima Sultana (wk), Sharmin Akhter, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana (c), Rumana Ahmed, Ritu Moni, Salma Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Jahanara Alam, Fariha Trisna.
Fantasy Tips
- The Indian batters, especially Mandhana and Kaur, should be popular picks. Fargana is the top scorer for Bangladesh with already two fifties.
- Among all-rounders, back Rana and Vastrakar.
- Gayakwad, Salma, and Rumana are the expected performers with the ball in hand.
Fantasy XI
Shamima Sultana, Richa Ghosh; Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana (vc), Fargana Hoque, Harmanpreet Kaur; Sneh Rana (c), Pooja Vastrakar; Rumana Ahmed, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Salma Khatun.