ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, 2019: 1st Semi-Final, Ireland Women vs Bangladesh Women: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1st semi-final of the 2019 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier between Bangladesh Women and Ireland Women will be hosted by the Forthill in Dundee.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (9:00 AM GMT) (2:30 PM IST).

This match will be live on T20 World Cup Facebook page and ICC YouTube Channel.

Preview:

Bangladesh Women and Ireland Women will clash off in the 1st semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 CWC Qualifier. The winner of this match will confirm their place in the T20 World Cup to be hosted by Australia next year. The losing side would remain as the unlucky team. The two sides have been part of all the WT20 editions which included ten teams but in 2020, only one of them will be seen there.

Bangladesh Women came this far by winning all three they played during the group stage. They would be hoping to make it 4 out 4 in this edition and achieve all the expectations over them. On the other hand, Ireland Women won their first two matches and confirmed their entry into the semi-final. However, they fell short by 2 runs against Thailand Women who finish as toppers of their group.

Weather Condition/Report:

The morning match here in Dundee is unlikely to be affected by the rain. The weather forecast suggests a cloudy day without rain for Thursday. There could be showers later in the day but nothing is expected during the match timings of semi-final 1.

Pitch Condition/Report:

It seems as if no team is interested to chase down a total at Forthill in this tournament. With the continuation of the trend, no team will come forward to take a risk of the chase here especially in a match like this with a lot at the stake.

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Women:

Sanjida Islam, Murshida Khatun, Ayasha Rahman, Nigar Sultana (WK), Fargana Hoque, Ritu Moni, Khadija Tul Kubra, Fahima Khatun, Salma Khatun (C), Jahanara Alam, Nahida Akter

Bench – Shaila Sharmin, Sobhana Mostary, Shamima Sultana.

Ireland Women:

Laura Delany (C), Kim Garth, Shauna Kavanagh, Gaby Lewis, Sophie MacMahon, Lara Maritz, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Celeste Raack, Eimear Richardson, Mary Waldron.

Bench – Louise Little, Rebecca Stokell, Una Raymond-Hoey.

Top Picks:

Ritu Moni had two decent matches. She scored 7 runs across last two games but ended up picking three wickets. Nahida Akter has claimed 7 wickets including two 3-wicket hauls. Leah Paul has come up as a surprise package bagging five wickets in three games.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Eimear Richardson, Nahida Akter, Ritu Moni

Vice-Captain Options – Nigar Sultana, Kim Garth, Laura Delany

Eimear Richardson has earned more than 30 points in all three matches. This will make her an easy choice for using a multiplier.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Nigar Sultana

Batters – Sanjida Islam, Fargana Hoque, Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul

All-Rounders – Eimear Richardson (C), Ritu Moni, Kim Garth

Bowlers – Sophie MacMahon, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter (VC)

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Nigar Sultana (VC)

Batters – Ayasha Rahman, Gaby Lewis, Leah Paul

All-Rounders – Kim Garth (C), Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Ritu Moni

Bowlers – Lara Maritz, Salma Khatun, Nahida Akter

Expert Advice:

The crucial part of fantasy cricket for this game is selecting multipliers. With a lot of available options for those roles, the best two performing players – Eimear Richardson and Nahida Akter can be selected.

Probable Winners:

Ireland Women might not match Bangladesh Women who are likely to seal a spot in the T20 World Cup.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.