Trailblazers will be up against Supernovas in the opening clash of the Women's T20 Challenge 2022 on 23rd May from 7:30 PM onwards at the MCA Stadium, Pune.
A total of three teams will be participating in three games in the league stage. However, the top two teams will play in the finals on 28th May.
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Trailblazers Vs Supernovas: Match 1 Preview
Match Details:-
Match: Trailblazers Vs Supernovas – Match 1
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.
Date & Time: 23rd May 2022 at 7:30 pm (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar, and JIO TV.
Pitch Report: Trailblazers Vs Supernovas: Match 1
Pitch Report: The pitch of Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium allows the batters to amass good runs in the initial overs. As the match progresses, the spinners find the surface helpful. Quick bowlers can flourish throughout if they deliver in the right areas.
Head to Head Stats:
Matches Played: 04
Won by Trailblazers: 02
Won by Supernovas: 02
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Team News: Trailblazers Vs Supernovas
Trailblazers:
Smriti Mandana will lead the Trailblazers side in the Women's T20 Challenge 2022. The squad includes some big Indian names like Poonam Yadav, Richa Ghosh, and Jemimah Rodrigues. Moreover, the Trailblazers side also includes some talented overseas stars like Hayley Matthews, Sophia Brown, and Salma Khatun. Mandana has led the side to its first trophy in the 2020 season.
Supernovas:
Meanwhile, on the other hand, the Supernovas squad is also looking very strong as Harmanpreet Kaur will again lead the side this year. Like Trailblazers, Supernovas is also looking strong with a few Indian giants like Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, and Meghna Singh in the side. Moreover, they have also got some good talented overseas players like Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, and Sunne Luus.
Trailblazers Vs Supernovas: Match 1: Possible Playing XI
Trailblazers
Smriti Mandhana (C)
Jemimah Rodrigues
Sharmin Akhter
Hayley Matthews
Richa Ghosh (wk)
Salma Khatun
Sujata Malik
Poonam Yadav
Renuka Singh
Priyanka Priyadarshini
Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Supernovas:
Deandra Dottin
Priya Punia
Harleen Deol
Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
Taniya Bhatia (wk)
Sunne Luus
Pooja Vastrakar
Sophie Ecclestone
Alana King
Meghna Singh
Manshi Joshi
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