Following a consolation win the third and final T20I match, Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) are all set to host India Women (IND-W) in a three-match ODI series, scheduled to commence on Sunday, July 16. Much like the T20Is, the two sides will square off at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Speaking about their head-to-head records in the ODIs, the two sides have contested in five One-Day matches and the Women in Blue have asserted their dominance on each of the occasions. Nigar Sultana-led Bangladesh will be eager to end their losing streak and hope to clinch the ODI series.
BAN-W vs IND-W Match Details
Bangladesh Women vs India Women, 1st ODI Match
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Date & Time: Sunday, July 16, 09:00 AM IST
Live Streaming Details: Bangladesh Cricket Board Official YouTube Channel
Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report:
The deck at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka has an inclination for the bowlers. Spinners are likely to play a key role in the contest. In addition to this, a low-scoring contest could be on the cards considering the recent trend at the venue. Either skipper winning the toss is likely to field first.
BAN-W vs IND-W Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh Women (BAN-W):
Shamima Sultana, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Fargana Hoque, Nahida Akter, Disha Biswas, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun
India Women (IND-W):
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Devika Vaidya, Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana, Meghna Singh, Anjali Sarvani, Monica Patel
BAN-W vs IND-W Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Harmanpreet Kaur:
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur seemed in fine touch in the previous T20I match against Bangladesh as she got a delicate 40 runs off 41 balls. Having played 124 ODIs, Harmanpreet has collected 3322 runs, lacing it with 17 fifties and five centuries at an average of 38.18. The skipper will be gunning to score big in the first One-Day against the rival side.
Probable Best Bowler:
Deepti Sharma:
The 25-year-old spinner has claimed 91 scalps in 80 appearances in ODIs and in addition to this, she has been fairly economical for her side in the last couple of matches. Deepti will aim to continue her fine form and look for the wickets to keep her side a step ahead in the contest.