Women's Champions League Twenty20 Cricket Tournament, 2019: Match 5, Chitwan Rhinos Women vs Lalitpur Falcons Women: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 5th match of the 2019 Women’s Champions League Twenty20 Cricket Tournament will be played between Chitwan Rhinos Women and Lalitpur Falcons Women at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

The match starts at 1:30 PM local time (1:15 PM IST) (7:45 AM GMT)

Preview:

Chitwan Rhinos Women made a good start to the tournament as they defeated Kat Queens Kathmandu in the tournament opener. The Rhinos chased down the target of 93 runs with nine balls to spare and five wickets in hand. In their 2nd match, the Chitwan team will face Lalitpur Falcons on Friday. The Lalitpur team finished with a decent total of 122/7 in their 20 overs. However, a quick-fire opening stand for the Biratnagar Titans ensured the chase became easy and was achieved with four overs to spare.

Weather Condition/Report:

Though there won’t be any rain on Friday in Kirtipur, we might see clouds over the venue for the majority part of the day.

Pitch Condition/Report:

With the same pitch being used for both matches, the team chasing will find themselves in a tricky situation in afternoon matches. Even totals of 130 could be defended in the afternoon if bowled well. The first part of the first innings will be best for batting during the matches which start at 1:30 PM local time in this tournament.

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Chitwan Rhinos Women:

Kajal Shrestha (WK), Kanchan-Shrestha, Ritu Kanoujiya, Indu Barma (C), Suman Khatiwada, Pyari Chaudhary, Rekha Rawal, Santoshi Chaudhari, Kabuta Gautam, Nigma Tamanga, Sanju Lama.

Bench: Ashmita Kharel, Saraswati Pun, Sabitra GC.

Lalitpur Falcons Women:

Sarita Diswa Magar (WK), Roshani Bohara, Nary Thapa (C), Santikumari Chaudhary, Mamamta Chaudhary, Kabita Joshi, Karuna Bhandari, Kriti Sen, Samjana Khadka, Alisha KC, Seema Thapa.

Bench:  Gita Gosai.

Top Picks:

Chitwan Rhinos Women – Ritu Kanoujiya has scored 61 runs and took 9 wickets from 12 matches across all formats for Nepal.

Lalitpur Falcons Women – Nary Thapa has scored 63 runs and took 19 wickets from only 11 T20I matches.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Nary Thapa, Suman Khatiwada, Samjana Khadka, Ritu Kanoujiya

Vice-Captain – Karuna Bhandari, Mamamta Chaudhary, Roshani Bohara, Kajal Shrestha

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Sarita Diswa Magar

Batter – Mamamta Chaudhary (VC), Roshani Bohara, Pyari Chaudhary

All-Rounders – Ritu Kanoujiya, Suman Khatiwada (C), Santikumari Chaudhary, Nary Thapa

Bowlers – Rekha Rawal, Santoshi Chaudhari, Samjana Khadka

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Kajal Shrestha

Batter – Kanchan-Shrestha, Mamamta Chaudhary, Kriti Sen

All-Rounders – Ritu Kanoujiya (VC), Suman Khatiwada, Nary Thapa (C)

Bowlers – Rekha Rawal, Karuna Bhandari, Samjana Khadka, Kabuta Gautam

Expert Advice:

The following are the players who represented Nepal Women in T20Is and could be useful in the fantasy team:

Chitwan Rhinos Women – Kajal Shrestha, Indu Barma.

Lalitpur Falcons Women – Mamamta Chaudhary, Karuna Bhandari, Nary Thapa.

Probable Winners:

Chitwan Rhinos Women are expected to defeat Lalitpur Falcons Women in 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.