Australia A Women vs India A Women, 2019: 2nd One-Day: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd game of the 3-match One-Day series between Australia A Women and India A Women will be played at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (12:00 AM GMT) (5:30 AM IST).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

The caravan of India Women A tour of Australia rolls on and in a bid to seal the three-match series, the Women in Blue will lock horns with their Australian counterparts in the second One-day on Saturday. The first One-day at the Allan Border Field witnessed the Indian batting at its absolute best. 15-year-old Shafali Verma, who turned heads in the recently concluded tour of the West Indies, once again displayed her precocious talent, courtsey a swashbuckling 78-ball 124- an innings which included 19 fours and four sixes. 

Verma was ably supported by skipper Veda Krishnamurthy, who scored an equally whirlwind 99-ball 113 to steer India A to an impressive 9-312 in 50 overs. As for the Australians, Tahila McGrath [3-48] and Belinda Vakarewa [2-50] were the pick of the bowlers alongside Heather Graham [2-55].

Chasing 313, skipper Tahila McGrath did what she had done the ball- spearhead the batting unit with a 90-ball 97. But leg-spinner Devika Vaidya [4-55] was too handle for the Aussie batswomen as no one barring Annabel Sutherland [52] could give McGrath any substantial support, eventually finishing with 9-296 after 50 overs.

Weather Condition/Report:

It is expected to be an overcast day in Brisbane on Saturday. According to the weather report, the temperatures will hover between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be around 63% and there is a 10 per cent chance of precipitation.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Close to 600 runs were scored in the previous game but with the weather expected to be overcast, the fast bowlers could come into play in the second One-day.

Average 1st innings score: 268 (In four Women’s List A matches in 2019)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Australia A Women:

Tahila McGrath (c), Georgia Redmayne (wk), Bridget Patterson, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia Wilson, Erin Burns, Heather Graham, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Molly Strano, Belinda Vakarewa.

Bench – Phoebe Litchfield, Maitlan Brown.

India A Women:

Priya Punia, Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemlatha, Veda Krishnamurthy (C), Devika Vaidya, Sushma Verma (WK), Tanuja Kanwar, Anuja Patil, Mansi Joshi, Manali Dakshini, Renuka Singh

Bench – Nuzhat Parween, Yastika Bhatia, Tanusree Sarkar

Top Picks:

Australia A Women- Skipper Tahlia McGrath [97 & 3-48] led from the front with both bat and ball in the last One-day while Annabel Sutherland [52] and Heather Graham [27 & 3-55] too chipped in with crucial performances.

India A Women – Shafali Verma [124], Veda Krishnamurthy [113] scored hundreds while Devika Vaidya picked up four wickets in the last game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Shafali Verma, Tahila McGrath, Veda Krishnamurthy, Devika Vaidya

Vice-Captain – Priya Punia, Heather Graham, Annabel Sutherland

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper –  Georgia Redmayne

Batsmen –  Priya Punia, Shafali Verma [VC], Veda Krishnamurthy, Bridget Patterson

All-Rounders – Devika Vaidya, Tahila McGrath [C]

Bowlers – Molly Strano, Annabel Sutherland, Belinda Vakarewa, Manali Dakshini

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper –  Georgia Redmayne

Batsmen –  Priya Punia, Dayalan Hemlatha, Veda Krishnamurthy [VC], Erin Burns

All-Rounders – Devika Vaidya [C], Anuja Patil, Tahila McGrath

Bowlers – Annabel Sutherland, Manali Dakshini, Amanda-Jade Wellington

Expert Advice

Devika Vaidya troubled the Aussies with her leg-spin in the previous game. Hence, opting for her as captain/vice-captain could be a great punt.

Watch out for Priya Punia. She could turn out to be the wild card pick in your Fantasy XI.

Probable Winners:

India A Women are expected to win this match.

*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.