PAK-W vs BAR-W | CWG 2022 | Preview, CREX 11 | Spotlight: Bismah Maroof 


The 2nd T20I of the Commonwealth Games 2022 will be played on July 29, 10:30 PM IST at Edgbaston 

Pakistan Women are coming into the tournament straight from their Tri-Nation series with Australia and Ireland. Even though the Women in Green are short of confidence from their losses in the tournament, the team will derive inspiration from their wins over Sri Lanka. 

The Barbados Women have entered the tournament as a representative of the West Indies, as confirmed by the Cricket West Indies. They are the reigning champions of the local T20 Blaze Tournament. 

Spotlight: Bismah Maroof 

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Captain and flag-bearer of the Pakistan Women's cricket team, Bismah Maroof is a household name in the country. The all rounder has emerged as the newest inspiration for women in sports after her comeback. 

Maroof announced her pregnancy in April, 2021 and subsequently raised uncertainty about her comeback,"it seemed all's over". With PCB's resounding support Maroof was able to make a her comeback as the captain of the squad. 

The skipper was seen entering the ground at the last ICC Women's World Cup with a toddler in tow. Winning matches and hearts alike. A veteran Pakistani cricketer and the inspiration of millions.

Key Players:

  • Bismah Maroof
  • Nida Dar
  • Deandra Dottin

Match Details: 

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Date & Time: July 29, 10.30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Sony Sports network, Doordarshan


Pitch Report: The pitch is a fair scoring pitch and seems to favour the batting team. Out of the 6 T20Is the teams batting first have won all 6. Meaning the surface offers great support in the first innings of the match.

CREX 11 Suggestion

Wicket-Keeper: Gul Feroza
Batters: Ayesha Naseem, Bismah Maroof, Deandra Dottin, Sadaf Shamas
All-Rounders: Hayley Kristen Matthews, Nida Dar, Kainat Imtiaz
Bowlers: Anam Amin, Shamilia Connell, Shakera Selman 

Captain: Deandra Dottin
Vice-Captain: Nida Dar 


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