Mcb777 BetMatch 5: Solapur Smashers Women vs Raigad Royals Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming

Day 3 of the inaugural Women’s Maharashtra Premier League sets the stage for a thrilling encounter as Solapur Smashers take on the Raigad Royals at the iconic Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Both teams, packed with emerging domestic stars and seasoned campaigners, are looking to climb the points table early in the tournament.

Squads:

Solapur Smashers Women’s Cricket Team

Ishwari Awasare, Tejal Hasabnis, Sakshi Waghmode, Mayuri Thorat, Ishwari Savkar, Asmi Kulkarni, Damini Bankar, Aarti Kedar, Gayatri Survase, Samruddhi Banawane, Swanjali Mule, Sharayu Kulkarni, Nikita Singh, Ekta Nangude, Mukta Magre, Shalmali Kshatriya, Sanika Patil, Navya Dubey, Krishi Thakkar, Aachal Agarwal

Raigad Royals Women’s Cricket Team

Kiran Navgire, Madhuri Aghav, Ayesha Shaikh, Sanjivani Pawar, Bhavika Ahire, Shravani Desai, Sneha Bhandare, Aishwarya Wagh, Pradnya Veerkar, Isha Pathare, Janhavi Veerkar, Roshni Parrdhi, Aaditi Gaikwad, Aaditi Waghmare, Yashoda Ghogare, Mehek Mulla, Ananya Chavan, Mihika Dingankar

Players to watch out:

Mukta Magre

A gritty batter with the ability to anchor the innings in the middle overs under pressure, her recent steady 36 runs were crucial to anchor Solapur’s run chase but ended up on the losing side. She followed that up with an unbeaten 16 in her most recent outing and given the form she has showcased, the team will be counting on her to lead the tally.

Ishwari Awasare

An emerging player in the domestic arena, she also was part of the title-winning India team at the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup. In her most recent outing against Ratnagiri Jets, she smashed a steady 37 off 33, leading Solapur to their first victory. She also delivered a remarkable spell of 2/22 against Pune Warriors. With the bat, she can accelerate when needed, and her medium-pace bowling often delivers crucial breakthroughs.

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Pradnya Veerkar

Pradnya has the ability to turn matches with her all-round capabilities. She’s a strong striker of the ball and a handy bowler who can be used in pressure situations. In first encounter against Ratnagiri Jets, she smashed 34 off 28 balls, ensuring to post a competitive total. Though she had a quiet 2nd outing, she picked up a wicket, making a mark.

Ayesha Shaikh

An energetic and fearless batter, she anchors the innings in the lower-middle-order. Her aggressive stroke play in the death overs has proved crucial in setting up Raigad’s strong finishes. In her most recent outing, she knocked 24 runs off 22 against Pune Warriors, to help her team post a competitive total.

Pitch:

The pitch at the MCA Stadium typically offers a true bounce which benefits both batters and bowlers, especially spinners who can extract grip off the surface. A first-innings score can be competitive here in the T20 format, but quick partnerships can swing momentum rapidly on this batting-friendly track.

Weather:

The temperature hovers around a warm 29°C, but the forecast signals potential thunderstorms with humidity levels climbing to 71%. Rain interruptions are likely, which could lead to a rain-curtailed or DLS-affected match.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Ishwari Awasare, Aarti Kedar, Mukta Magre, Tejal Hasabnis, Pradnya Veerkar, Bhavika Ahire, Sakshi Waghmode, Kiran Navgire, Ayesha Shaikh, Shravani Desai, Samruddhi Banawane