Womens T20 Challenge: Supernovas win the toss and opt to bat first against Trailblazers
Harmanpreet Kaur from Supernovas has won the toss and will bat first against Trailblazers
A top-heavy Trailblazers unit will hope to get its Women’s T20 Challenge off to a winning start when it takes on Supernovas in the opening fixture in Pune on Monday.
Led by Smriti Mandhana, the defending champion boasts of a formidable batting arsenal. The 25-year-old can rely on the services of India teammate Jemimah Rodrigues, and Sabineni Meghana, who was impressed with her performances in India’s tour of New Zealand before the Women’s World Cup in March this year, besides Hayley Matthews and Sophia Dunkley who can work their way through the lineup.
Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of Supernovas, has a potent lineup at her disposal herself. Deandra Dottin comes in after an impressive run with the bat and ball in the FairBreak Invitational 2022 and aiding her are the likes of Harman and Harleen Deol.
Trailblazers vs Supernovas playing XI
Trailblazers (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Poonam Yadav, Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Arundhati Reddy, Salma Khatun, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh(w), Sharmin Akhter
Supernovas (Playing XI): Deandra Dottin, Priya Punia, Sune Luus, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Harleen Deol, Taniya Bhatia(w), Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, V Chandu, Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Sing