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DEL-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 7

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DEL-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 7

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The two best teams in WPL 2023 do battle in what promises to be an terrific clash. Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians have been dominant in their victories to date, with each team possessing two of the top five run scorers in the competition so far.

Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur, who will go head-to-head once again after the 2023 T20 World Cup semi-final classic last month, have both been magnificent. Delhi’s top order has been dynamic, while Mumbai’s array of class all-rounders have left destruction behind them.

This one could come down to which bowling attack can have the superior powerplay. Wickets are the name of the game to stem these two powerful batting lineups, with the winner to take a big step towards a top two finish.

Match Details

  • Location: DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

WPL 2023 Match 7: DEL-W vs MI-W Possible Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals: 1. Meg Lanning (c), 2. Shafali Verma, 3. Marizanne Kapp, 4. Jemimah Rodrigues, 5. Alice Capsey, 6. Jess Jonassen, 7. Taniya Bhatia (wk), 8. Arundhati Reddy/Titas Sadhu, 9. Shikha Pandey, 10. Radha Yadav, 11. Tara Norris

Mumbai Indians: 1. Hayley Matthews, 2. Yastika Bhatia (wk), 3. Nat Sciver-Brunt, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 5. Amelia Kerr, 6. Pooja Vastrakar, 7. Issy Wong, 8. Humaira Kazi, 9. Amanjot Kaur, 10. Jintimani Kalita, 11. Saika Ishaque

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Delhi Capitals:

  • The great Meg Lanning is in superb form. She is the leading run-scorer in WPL 2023, with scores of 72 and 70 at a strike rate of 167.05.
  • Shafali Verma strikes at 153.19 in three T20s on this ground. She has scored 72 runs in these matches, so she will be looking for a bigger score today.
  • Marizanne Kapp has scored 27* (13), 11 (11), 39* (17) and 16 (12) in her past four T20s. A good pitch and short boundaries will aid her quest for more quick runs.
  • Jemimah Rodrigues has also been in good touch. After her 24-ball 43 against Australia, she has hit 22 and 34 at a strike rate of 151.35 in WPL without dismissal.
  • Jess Jonassen was at all her all-round best in the last match: 42* (20) and 3/43.

Mumbai Indians:

  • Hayley Matthews is almost an automatic captaincy choice in fantasy teams. The all-rounder produced a performance for the ages against RCB, smashing 77* (38) followed by 3/28 with the ball.
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt has taken three wickets and smashed 78 runs at a strike rate of 165.95 so far in WPL 2023. This includes a 29-ball 55* against RCB on this ground.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur has scored 52 (34) and 65 (30) in her last two T20 innings.
  • Amelia Kerr has taken ten wickets in her past six T20s. She has also made a double figure score in eight of her last nine innings, including six above 20 and three above 40.
  • Saika Ishaque is WPL 2023’s leading wicket-taker with six wickets in two matches at a brilliant economy of just 5.16.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Both Delhi and Mumbai have 100% records so far in WPL 2023.
  • Hayley Matthews also had a strong World Cup campaign, where she scored 130 runs (avg. 43.33) and took four wickets.
  • Alice Capsey has taken total figures of 2/35 off six overs in this tournament.

DY Patil Sports Academy Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at DY Patil in WPL 2023 is 195.67. Both Delhi and Mumbai hit 200+ scores in their respective matches on this ground earlier in the tournament. Expect another good batting surface and short boundaries to aid the batters.

A hot and clear evening is forecast.

WPL 2023 Match 7: DEL-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction Today 9 March 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

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WPL 2023 Match 7: DEL-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction Today 9 March 2023

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WPL 2023 Match 7: DEL-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction Today 9 March 2023

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Yastika Bhatia
  • Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Meg Lanning
  • All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt
  • Bowlers: Saika Ishaque

WPL 2023 Match 7: DEL-W vs MI-W Match Prediction – Who will win?

The team who bats first will be favourite to win this game as both sides possess excellent bowling attacks to defend the total.

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Ahmedabad pitch report for 4th IND vs AUS Test

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Ahmedabad pitch report for 4th IND vs AUS Test

Cricket News: Ahmedabad pitch report for 4th IND vs AUS Test | 4th IND vs AUS Test preview: Ahmedabad pitch report

The pitches have been front and centre of the conversations throughout the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In fact, Fox Cricket were all over the Nagpur surface even before a ball was bowled.

Now, given Australia’s excellent victory on a raging turner at Indore – which was rated poor by the ICC – attention turns to the surface at Ahmedabad. Over 80,000 spectators, including India and Australia Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese, are set to be in attendance.

The hope is the surface will do justice to the occasion.

Ahmedabad pitch report: More runs in this surface?

Louis Cameron, reporting on the series in India for cricket.com.au, confirmed that the pitch on the far eastern side of the ground will be used. The surface looks to have the most even covering of grass out of any of the four pitches so far in this series, but that might not necessarily mean that the track will suit seamers right throughout the contest.

A recent Test on this ground, back in 2021 between India and England, lasted less than two days as the spinners ran riot. This surface looks a good one to bat on, particularly early in the game. With temperatures forecast to be in the mid-late 30s right throughout the Test, the Ahmedabad pitch could break up more by day three, which makes batting first a huge opportunity for the team who wins the toss.

However, it must be noted that the team who has won the toss in this series has gone on to lose every match.

Australia captain Steve Smith said that the surface looks to be the best batting wicket of the series. He also pointed out the importance of batting first, more so than the other three Tests given the pitches, especially in Indore, aided spin right away.

“Four wickets we have seen in this Test series, and this Ahmedabad wicket is the flattest we have seen,” said Smith. “Looks to be the best batting wicket in the series so far, at least a day before the Test. Will not turn as much on Day 1 but as the game goes on, it should spin, also because it’s too hot out there.”

BAN vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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BAN vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Bangladesh pushed England in the first ODI and then won the third, but attention now moves to a format they struggle with. The Tigers have won just six of 20 T20Is since the start of last year, with two coming against Zimbabwe, two against UAE and one against Netherlands. The next T20 World Cup, to be played in 2024, is already approaching quite quickly, so any chance to build confidence is crucial.

And there is no better test than the current world champions. Despite England missing some regulars due to scheduling challenges, the tourists still possess some world class talent. Jos Buttler is a huge threat at the top as always, while the all-round duo of Moeen Ali and Sam Curran promises to be very dangerous in the middle.

Expect England to go hard at Bangladesh. How will the Tigers respond? We shall see.

Match Details

  • Location: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
  • Time: 3:00pm (local), 2:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BAN vs ENG 1st T20 2023 Possible Playing XIs

Tamim Iqbal has retired from T20Is. Bangladesh could hand chances to any or all of Towhid Hridoy, Rony Talukdar and Tanvir Islam, who all had strong BPL 2023 campaigns.

Bangladesh: 1. Rony Talukdar, 2. Litton Das, 3. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4. Shakib Al Hasan (c), 5. Towhid Hridoy, 6. Afif Hossain, 7. Nurul Hasan (wk), 8. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Hasan Mahmud/Tanvir Islam, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

England have a limited number of specialist batting options in their squad. So, Sam Curran could be named to bat as high as six.

England: 1. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 2. Phil Salt, 3. Dawid Malan, 4. Ben Duckett, 5. Moeen Ali, 6. Sam Curran, 7. Chris Jordan, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. Reece Ropley/Chris Woakes/Mark Wood, 11. Rehan Ahmed

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Bangladesh:

  • Shakib Al Hasan was at his all-round best in the third ODI (75 & 4/35). He has a strong T20 record at Chattogram, with 712 runs (avg. 37.47, SR 148.64) and 29 wickets (econ. 6.24, SR 19.66).
  • Rony Talukdar hit 425 runs at an average of 35.41 and strike rate of 129.17 in BPL 2023.
  • Towhid Hridoy also had a strong BPL. He hit 403 runs at an excellent average of 36.63 and strike rate of 140.41.
  • Taskin Ahmed has the second-most wickets in T20s at Chattogram (25). He strikes every 16.96 deliveries on average.
  • Mustafizur Rahman has similar numbers on this ground, with 21 scalps at a strike rate of 17.10 (econ. 8.26).

England:

  • Jos Buttler has a strong T20I record in Asia. He has smashed 874 runs in 36 innings at an average of 33.61 and strike rate of 143.04.
  • Dawid Malan hit a superb century in the first ODI and has an average touching 40 in T20Is (1,517 runs, avg. 39.92, SR 135.81).
  • Moeen Ali could have a role with the ball given Bangladesh have a number of left-handers. He took 2/18 against them in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
  • Between overs seven and 20 in all T20s since the start of 2022, Moeen has smashed 1,125 runs at an average of 26.16 and strike rate of 153.69.
  • Sam Curran was player of the tournament in the T20 World Cup and will be aiming to bounce back after a difficult SA20 campaign. He took six wickets in two ODIs against Bangladesh.
  • Adil Rashid took the most wickets in the ODI series. He took eight wickets at an average of 14.12 and economy of 4.70.

Other Stats and Facts

  • This will be just the second T20I between the teams. England won the first meeting by eight wickets in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto scored the most runs in BPL 2023: 15 inns, 516 runs, avg. 39.69, SR 116.74.
  • Jofra Archer took five wickets in two ODIs on this tour. He conceded just 3.82 per over.

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Chattogram Pitch Report and Weather

The Chattogram surface usually isn’t as tricky to bat on as Mirpur. The bowlers did have a say in the final ODI between these teams, but T20 surfaces are often truer at this venue.

In 12 domestic T20 games in January, the average first innings score was 162, with the team batting second winning seven.

A clear and hot afternoon is forecast, with a top of about 33 degrees.

BAN vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction Today March 9 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

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BAN vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction Today March 9 2023

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BAN vs ENG 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction Today March 9 2023

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler
  • Batters: Dawid Malan
  • All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali
  • Bowlers: Jofra Archer

BAN vs ENG 1st T20 2023 Match Prediction – Who will win?

England to win.

GUJ-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 6

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GUJ-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 6

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It’s nearing must-win territory for Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who both have net run rates worse than -0.300. It has certainly been a difficult start for each side, with hopes of a strong tournament hit hard early.

Beth Mooney’s injury as well as the late collapse against UP Warriorz has added a real sour taste for Gujarat. Bangalore’s bowling has looked toothless so far, taking just three wickets in two matches at an economy rate of 11.17. With a lot on the line here, it is a test of temperament, as well as skill, for these two teams.

Match Details

  • Location: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

WPL 2023 Match 6: GUJ-W vs RCB-W Possible Playing XIs

Beth Mooney is unlikely to play. In fact, she may not even feature in the rest of WPL 2023. “I feel we may have to replace (Beth) Mooney. The scans that came out today, did not look that great,” said Rachael Haynes.

Gujarat Giants: 1. Sabbhineni Meghana, 2. Sophia Dunkley, 3. Harleen Deol, 4. Annabel Sutherland, 5. Ashleigh Gardner, 6. Sushma Verma (wk), 7. Dayalan Hemalatha, 8. Sneh Rana (c), 9. Tanuja Kanwar, 10. Kim Garth, 11. Mansi Joshi

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1. Smriti Mandhana (c), 2. Sophie Devine, 3. Disha Kasat, 4. Ellyse Perry, 5. Heather Knight, 6. Risha Ghosh (wk), 7. Kanika Ahuja, 8. Shreyanka Patil, 9. Megan Schutt, 10. Renuka Singh, 11. Preeti Bose

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Gujarat Giants:

  • Sophia Dunkley is crucial in the absence of Mooney. After a strong 2021-22 period (992 runs, avg. 28.34), Dunkley has scored just 91 runs in six T20s this year (avg. 15.17). Now is the time to fire.
  • Ashleigh Gardner, player of the tournament in the recent T20 World Cup, showed glimpses against UP Warriorz (25 off 19 balls & 0/34). The class all-rounder can deliver at any stage.
  • It was a tough finish at the death for Annabel Sutherland against UP Warriorz (3.5-0-41-1). But, with her role up the order and key overs with the ball, she is always a factor in how the result might play out.
  • Kim Garth is coming off a magnificent five-wicket haul in the last match. Her ability to swing the ball away from the right-handers and into the left-handers will be interesting to watch.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Smriti Mandhana has the third-most runs of any player (male or female) at Brabourne. She has scored 264 runs in eight matches at an average of 37.71 and strike rate of 152.60.
  • Like Mandhana, Sophie Devine has looked in decent touch without making the big score yet. The Kiwi has struck 16 and 14 at a strike rate of 136.36, with five fours in 16 deliveries.
  • Ellyse Perry enjoys batting at Brabourne. The great all-rounder has scored 246 runs in seven innings at an average of 49.20 and strike rate of 154.72.
  • Heather Knight has shown glimpses of her best in WPL 2023, with 34 and two-for in the first match.
  • Annabel Sutherland has been dismissed twice by left-arm orthodox in WPL 2023. So, RCB may look to use Preeti Bose against her.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Harleen Deol kept things ticking along for Gujarat with an important 32-ball 46 against UP Warriorz.
  • Smriti Mandhana has looked good at times in WPL 2023, without going on to make the big score: 35 and 23.
  • Megan Schutt is wicketless so far in this tournament, but has played well with the bat.

Brabourne Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

Brabourne is a belter of a batting pitch. RCB were way below par against Mumbai, where they scored just 155 and were beaten with a massive 34 balls and nine wickets to spare. In the first game, Delhi hammered 223 against RCB.

The question for Mandhana’s team is whether they can stem the flow of runs. The question also applies to Gujarat, who have conceded big totals themselves.

Another warm and clear evening is forecast in Mumbai.

WPL 2023 Match 6: GUJ-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today 8 March 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

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WPL 2023 Match 6: GUJ-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today 8 March 2023

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WPL 2023 Match 6: GUJ-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today 8 March 2023

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Richa Ghosh
  • Batters: Smriti Mandhana
  • All-rounders: Ash Gardner, Ellyse Perry
  • Bowlers: Megan Schutt

WPL 2023 Match 6: GUJ-W vs RCB-W Match Prediction – Who will win?

A 50/50 game. If the team bowling first can restrict the opponent to below 175, they will be the favourites to win.

Rohit Sharma considers Nathan Lyon as one of the best overseas bowlers to tour India

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Rohit Sharma considers Nathan Lyon as one of the best overseas bowlers to tour India

Cricket News: Rohit Sharma considers Nathan Lyon as one of the best overseas bowlers to tour India | Rohit praises Lyon ahead of 4th Test

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hailed Nathan Lyon as the topmost overseas bowler to tour India in recent times after the off-spinner’s 11 wickets across both innings in the third Test helped the visitors pull the series back 2-1.

Sharma admitted that he has not played against greats like Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne, but explained that Lyon’s relentless accuracy makes tasks difficult for batsmen to counter him on such pitches.

“I think he should be at the top in my opinion. Obviously, I have not played guys like Murali or Shane Warne. But, to me, in the current crop, Lyon is probably the number one bowler from the overseas to come and play in India. He has got so much consistency in his line and length,” Sharma explained.

He added, “He doesn’t give you too much. Someone bowling with that much accuracy, you have got to try and do something different, find your ways of scoring runs against him because you know that he is not going to give you anything easy.”

Lyon picked eight wickets in the second innings to help Australia bowl India out for 163. He especially made it difficult for them to attack him as India looked to get some quick runs under their belt to put forth a challenging fourth-innings total in front of the Australian unit.

Sharma appreciated Lyon’s fearlessness against getting hit for boundaries and pointed at that as an important trait that has enabled him to succeed in India.

“Now obviously he has played so much cricket as well for Australia; very experienced bowler. He is not afraid of getting hit, that is something that I have noticed. That gives him a lot of confidence and that gives the captain a lot of confidence that I have got a guy who can just not worry about anything,” the captain said.

“I know that he is going to pitch it there and let the pitch do the rest for him. When you have got someone like that, it gives you a lot of confidence as a whole,” Sharma signed off.

DEL-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 5

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DEL-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 5

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Delhi Capitals enjoyed the perfect start to WPL 2023. The top four, led by Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning, produced the goods, smashing the RCB attack to all parts on Sunday. Then, American Tara Norris, who has had quite the cricketing journey, made headlines with a wonderful five-wicket haul.

Now, Lanning’s Capitals will take on fellow Australian Alyssa Healy’s UP Warriorz, who also got off to a winning start but in contrasting fashion.

Grace Harris showed why she is one of the great finishers in women’s cricket against Gujarat. The Warriorz needed 53 off 18 balls, and Harris, along with Sophie Ecclestone, pulled it off in incredible fashion. However, more will be expected of the top and middle order, with only Kiran Navgire making a 15+ score in the top five.

Match Details

  • Location: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

WPL 2023 Match 5: DC-W vs UP-W Possible Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals: 1. Meg Lanning (c), 2. Shafali Verma, 3. Marizanne Kapp, 4. Jemimah Rodrigues, 5. Alice Capsey, 6. Jess Jonassen, 7. Taniya Bhatia (wk), 8. Arundhati Reddy, 9. Shikha Pandey, 10. Radha Yadav, 11. Tara Norris

UP Warriorz: 1. Alyssa Healy (c & wk), 2. Shweta Sehrawat, 3. Kiran Navgire, 4. Tahlia McGrath, 5. Deepti Sharma, 6. Grace Harris, 7. Simran Shaikh, 8. Devika Vaidya, 9. Sophie Ecclestone, 10. Anjali Sarvani, 11. Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Delhi Capitals:

  • Meg Lanning started WPL 2023 with a 43-ball 72. She also recently hit a vital 49* in the World Cup semi-final against India, so she comes into this game in great form.
  • Shafali Verma also comes into this clash in form. The star youngster belted 84 off 45 balls against RCB.
  • Verma has struck scores of 34 and 21 at a strike rate of 166.67 in two T20 matches on this ground.
  • Marizanne Kapp struggled with the bat in the group stage of the World Cup, but is now coming into her groove. The South African all-rounder has scored 39* (17), 11 (11) and 27* (13) in her past three matches.
  • Jemimah Rodrigues struck 43 (24) in the WC semi-final against Australia, followed by 22* (15) in DC’s WPL opener. She will be key in the middle overs especially.
  • Tara Norris made headlines with her five-wicket haul on Sunday. With lowish bounce in the surfaces, Norris’ accuracy will be vital once again.

UP Warriorz:

  • Alyssa Healy has made scores of 37, 25 and 7 on this ground at a strike rate of 150. If she gets going, watch out.
  • Kiran Navgire was the only Warriorz top five player to hit a 20+ score in the last match. She made 53 off 45 balls.
  • Tahlia McGrath will be aiming to bounce back after a golden duck. She averages 61.50 with a strike rate of 142.69 in international T20s, and can replicate that kind of form here.
  • Grace Harris blew viewers away with her 26-ball 59* on Sunday. In five T20 innings so far this year, Harris has slammed 94 runs at an average of 31.33 and strike rate of 204.35.
  • Since the start of 2022, Sophie Ecclestone has taken 68 wickets in 48 innings at an economy of just 5.84.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Delhi’s 223/2 on Sunday is the second-highest score in women’s T20 cricket.
  • Deepti Sharma has taken three wickets in as many T20s on this ground (econ. 7.67, SR 20.33).
  • The winner of this match will join Mumbai Indians in the top two.

DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report and Weather

Mumbai Indians smashed 207 on this ground batting first, followed by UP Warriorz’ superb chase – both against Gujarat. Expect another good surface for batting, but with some possible assistance for spinners as the game progresses.

Another warm and clear evening is forecast for Mumbai.

WPL 2023 Match 5: DEL-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Today 7 March 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

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WPL 2023 Match 5: DEL-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Today 7 March 2023

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WPL 2023 Match 5: DEL-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Today 7 March 2023

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Alyssa Healy
  • Batters: Meg Lanning, Grace Harris
  • All-rounders: Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp
  • Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone

WPL 2023 Match 5: DEL-W vs UP-W Match Prediction – Who will win?

Delhi to win.

Indore effect? No instructions from Team India for Ahmedabad pitch for 4th Test

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Indore effect? No instructions from Team India for Ahmedabad pitch for 4th Test

Cricket News: Indore effect? No instructions from Team India for Ahmedabad pitch for 4th Test | Ahmedabad pitch report & update

The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA), hosting the fourth India-Australia Test in Ahmedabad, is focused on preparing a balanced track after the furore created by the Indore pitch for the third game this week.

Speaking to the Press Trust of India (PTI), a GCA source revealed that they have not received any instructions from the local team management and that they are working on dishing out a ‘normal track’ as has been the case throughout the season.

“We haven’t received any instructions from the Indian team management and our local curators are preparing a normal track as we have always done through the season,” a state association source informed PTI.

The last Ranji Trophy game in the Narendra Modi Stadium took place in January between Gujarat and Railways. The latter had scored 508 in their first innings and Gujarat notched above 200 in both their essays of play. Though the home side suffered an innings defeat, the nature of the surface suited batsmen and the pitch is not expected to turn out to be too different this time around either.

“Obviously, last few days the BCCI’s grounds and pitches committee instruct the local curator. But, certainly, from our end our endeavour is to produce a good Test match pitch,” the source further added.

It is likely that the curators will be cautious against dishing out a square turner track following the consequences of the third Test.

The pitch in Indore churned out turn of 4.8 degrees on the first day of the game itself and the Indian batsmen struggled to tackle the Australian spin troika in both the innings. It was handed three demerit points by International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Chris Broad who assessed that the ‘very dry’ track did not provide a balance between the bat and ball and favoured spinners right from the beginning of the game.

MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11: WPL 2023 Match 4

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MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11: WPL 2023 Match 4

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It’s go time for Royal Challengers Bangalore after a hammering at the hands of Delhi Capitals. The nature of the defeat, which has seen their net run rate stand at -0.300, means there is little room for error in a competitive league. The standard of the WPL has been outstanding so far, and RCB need to display some of that here.

It certainly won’t be easy, though. Mumbai Indians lit up the stage on the tournament’s opening night, winning by a massive 143 runs against Gujarat Giants. The sheer depth of the Mumbai side, led by the magnificent Harmanpreet Kaur, will be tough for any team to overcome. The key for Kaur’s side is a strong start, given that early wickets is RCB’s best chance of keeping Mumbai’s middle order as quiet as possible.

Match Details

  • Location: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
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WPL 2023 Match 4: MI-W vs RCB-W Possible Playing XIs

Mumbai may stick with the same team that smashed the Giants.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Yastika Bhatia (wk), 2. Hayley Matthews, 3. Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 5. Amelia Kerr, 6. Pooja Vastrakar, 7. Issy Wong, 8. Humaira Kazi, 9. Amanjot Kaur, 10. Jintimani Kalita, 11. Saika Ishaque

RCB have plenty of experience in their bowling attack, and will be looking to bounce back.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1. Smriti Mandhana (c), 2. Sophie Devine, 3. Ellyse Perry, 4. Heather Knight, 5. Richa Ghosh (wk), 6. Disha Kasat, 7. Kanika Ahuja, 8. Sobhana Asha, 9. Megan Schutt, 10. Preeti Bose, 11. Renuka Singh

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Mumbai Indians:

  • Harmanpreet Kaur is in superb touch. She has hit 52 (34) and 65 (30) in her past two T20s. At Brabourne, she has scored 191 runs in seven innings at an average of 31.83 and strike rate of 114.37.
  • Hayley Matthews had an excellent T20 World Cup campaign (130 runs, avg. 43.33 & four wickets) and started WPL 2023 with a bang thanks to 47 (31) against Gujarat.
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt is always a threat with bat and ball. The star all-rounder hit 23 (18) and took 2/5 in the WPL opener.
  • Same with Amelia Kerr. She had the dream game with 45* (24) and 2/12, soon after taking six wickets (econ. 5.05) and scoring 113 runs in the T20 World Cup.
  • Issy Wong’s pace is always a factor. She took 1/7 in three overs against Gujarat, including the big wicket of Ashleigh Gardner.
  • Saika Ishaque starred with 4/11 in the WPL 2023 opener.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Smriti Mandhana started well for RCB. The captain will be looking to build on her 23-ball 35 yesterday.
  • Also, Mandhana has strong numbers in T20s at Brabourne: 8 inns, 254 runs, avg. 36.28, SR 152.
  • Ellyse Perry also has a good record on this ground, with 246 runs in nine matches at an average of 49.20 and strike rate of 154.71.
  • Heather Knight to bat up the order? The England captain batted down at six yesterday, where she made the second-highest score for RCB (34 off 21 balls).
  • Richa Ghosh is key. The keeper-batter scored 136 runs in the recent World Cup, where she was dismissed just twice.
  • Can Megan Schutt lead the RCB attack effectively? She recently took the second-most wickets in the T20 World Cup (10) at an average of 13.50 and economy of 6.13.
  • Schutt at Brabourne: 7 inns, 10 wickets, avg. 17.80, econ. 6.94.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Sciver-Brunt recently struck 216 runs in five innings at an average of 72.00 and strike rate of 141.17 in the T20 World Cup. Also, she averages 51.67 in five matches at Brabourne (155 runs).
  • Renuka Singh took seven wickets in the T20 World Cup, including 5/15. She is capable of producing memorable performances.
  • Sophie Devine has made scores of 0, 16, 0, 3* and 14 in her past five T20s.

Brabourne Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

Expect another belter of a surface at a ground that favours batting. A good batting pitch and smallish boundaries is often on the menu, on show yesterday as Delhi piled on 223 against RCB.

The average first innings score here in WT20Is is 185 runs. Chasing sides have won 50% of the games.

A very warm and clear evening is forecast. Dew is a possibility.

WPL 2023 Match 4: MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today 6 March 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11: WPL 2023 Match 4 | MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today | Brabourne Pitch Report
WPL 2023 Match 4: MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11: WPL 2023 Match 4 | MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today | Brabourne Pitch Report
WPL 2023 Match 4: MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Richa Ghosh
  • Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur
  • All-rounders: Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver-Brunt
  • Bowlers: Megan Schutt

WPL 2023 Match 4: MI-W vs RCB-W Match Prediction – Who will win?

Mumbai Indians look very strong. They look good for another win.

Smith not keen on full-time captaincy despite Indore masterclass

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Smith not keen on full-time captaincy despite Indore masterclass

Smith not keen on full-time captaincy despite Indore masterclass | Steve Smith says no to full time captaincy

Australian talisman Steven Smith has dismissed full-time captaincy ambitions after leading the team to an emphatic comeback victory against India in Indore on Friday. Standing in as the skipper for Pat Cummins, who returned back home to attend to his ailing mother, Smith was in-charge of a full-blown Australian onslaught in the third Test.

He manoeuvred the spin bowling options available to him brilliantly by keeping newcomer Matthew Kuhnemann in the XI who picked five wickets to help bundle India out for 109 in the first innings.

The visitors looked down and out after thoroughly uninspiring outings in the first two Tests. However, they sprung a surprise in this game that many believed to be a result of Smith’s more proactive and ingenuity as a skipper. Post the game though, the 33-year-old warded off any suggestions of returning back as the permanent skipper at any point in the future.

“My time is done. It’s Pat’s team now. I have obviously been able to stand in this week, obviously in tough circumstances with Patty going home. Our thoughts are still with him back home,” Smith mentioned, as quoted by the Times of India (TOI). He added, “But India is a part of the world I love captaining … it is probably my favourite place in the world to captain.”

It is unarguable that Smith has been one of the more impressive Australian skippers to have toured India in recent times. The Michael Clarke-led side was whitewashed 4-0 by India in the Border-Gavaskar series in 2013 whereas Cummins looked completely out of sorts in the two games he captained in this series.

However, Smith’s team in 2017 had really given the Indian side a run for their money. They had won the first Test of that series in Pune and contested well in each of the remaining games despite their losses in Bengaluru and Dharamshala.

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IND vs AUS 3rd Test Twitter reactions: Australia return favour

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IND vs AUS 3rd Test Twitter reactions: Australia return favour

Australia defeated India by nine wickets to win the third Test in Indore on Friday and thereby qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23 final at the Oval in June. The visitors sparked an incredible comeback powered by an impactful performance by debutant Matthew Kuhnemann and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon.

The pitch in the Holkar Stadium received a poor rating by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Steven Smith-led side landed a fatal blow to the Indian team’s prospects by outperforming them in all departments especially after the drubbing they received in the first two Tests. Here are some of the most pertinent reactions on Twitter following India’s loss in the Indore Test.

Indian skipper was adamant on defending the Indore track irrespective of the criticism that it received from all quarters. He insisted that spin bowling and depth in the batting line-up are India’s strengths and that the team is interested in playing on surfaces that suit them on those fronts.

“Honestly speaking, these are the kind of pitches we want to play on. We want to play to our strength, and that strength is spin bowling and that batting depth. And everyone uses that advantage outside [India], so what’s wrong in that?” Rohit remarked.

He added, “We have got to do that as well, especially when we are getting results. If we were not getting the results, I would think otherwise, but I think we are playing well, we are getting the results that we want

Meanwhile, all the focus now shifts to the fourth Test starting in Ahmedabad from March 9 onwards. India will straightaway make it to the WTC final if they win that game. If the game ends in an Australian victory or a draw, then India’s chances for the same will rely on Sri Lanka not whitewashing New Zealand 2-0 in their series starting from March 9 in the Kiwi backyard.

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