Players to watch in ICC Women’s World T20 2018
Nov.9 (CRICKETNMORE) - his November will see constellations descend on the Caribbean, with each team in the ICC Women’s World T20 fielding multiple stars. The world’s best players are the heart of this event, the first ever stand-alone Women’s World T20. Here’s
Harmanpreet Kaur:
While there is much talk about Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur is well known on the circuit for her big match temperament, and seems to be peaking right in time for her biggest challenge as captain. She has scored more than 40 in her last four T20 matches, including three games against an Australia ‘A’ side with six internationals. With a new-look, younger squad at her disposal, expect her to express herself more freely in this tournament.
Poonam Yadav:
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Having recently surpassed Jhulan Goswami as India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is, Poonam Yadav’s leg spin will lead India’s spin challenge. Known for the courage with which she consistently flights the ball, Poonam has also developed a googly over the past year and a half. Even as economy rates have risen in the past year, Poonam has been hard to score off, conceding just 5.65 per over in 20 games this year. She is currently ranked second among bowlers in the MRF ICC Player Rankings.
Ireland:
Lucy O’Riley:
O’Riley had a dream game in the final of the ICC Women’s World T20 Qualifier, taking four wickets and effecting a run out, but it was not enough to win Ireland the title. Her 11 wickets in the tournament, the highest, did ensure that they qualified though. The 18-year old will be eager to try out her medium pacers on the Caribbean wickets for the first time.
Clare Shillington:
The 37-year old Shillington was Ireland’s most consistent batter in the ICC Women’s World T20 Qualifiers, and helped them get into the final of that tournament, guaranteeing them a place in the West Indies. Up against stiffer opposition, she will be keen to help Ireland to a top eight finish, one of their goals for the tournament. In her last tournament, Shillington will look to leave international cricket with fond memories.
