Uma Chetry Shines in ODI Debut as Kranti and Rana Take a Break in Final Group Match
In a crucial match during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, India faced Bangladesh in their final group stage encounter. The Indian team made significant changes to their lineup, opting to rest several key players.
Team Changes for India
The standout change was the introduction of Uma Chetry, who debuted in One Day Internationals (ODIs) as the wicketkeeper-batter. She stepped in for Richa Ghosh, who was rested. Chetry, previously a T20I player with seven caps, was included after Yastika Bhatia’s injury forced her withdrawal from the World Cup squad.
- Uma Chetry: Debuted in ODIs, replaced Richa Ghosh
- Kranti Gaud: Rested for workload management, replaced by Amanjot Kaur
- Sneh Rana: Also rested, with Radha Yadav making her first appearance
Match Conditions and Expectations
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to bowl first amidst overcast conditions in Navi Mumbai. The match was plagued by rain delays, causing a delay right after the toss and raising concerns about a shortened game.
Playing XI for Bangladesh
- Sumaiya Akter
- Rubya Haider Jhelik
- Sharmin Akhter
- Sobhana Mostary
- Nigar Sultana (w/c)
- Shorna Akter
- Ritu Moni
- Rabeya Khan
- Nahida Akter
- Nishita Akter Nishi
- Marufa Akter
Playing XI for India
- Pratika Rawal
- Smriti Mandhana
- Harleen Deol
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Deepti Sharma
- Uma Chetry (w)
- Amanjot Kaur
- Radha Yadav
- Shree Charani
- Renuka Singh Thakur
The results of this game had no impact on the semifinal qualifications, allowing India to experiment with their squad. The anticipation grew for Chetry’s ODI debut as both teams prepared to face the unpredictable weather.
