Trailblazers defeated Velocity by 16 runs in a Women's T20 Challenge match here on Thursday. Trailblazers posted a challenging 190 for five after being sent into bat. Sabbhineni Meghana top-scored with 73 off 47 balls, while Jemimah Rodrigues made a 44-ball 66. Simran Bahadur picked up two wickets for 31 runs in three overs for Velocity. Chasing, Velocity were restricted to 174 for nine. Kiran Prabhu Navgire top-scored for Velocity with a 34-ball 69. Poonam Yadav (2/33) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2/44) picked up two wickets apiece for Trailblazers.

At the post-match presentation, Deepti said, "Excited to be in the finals. The way we played as a team in both innings was extraordinary. In the second half we did well, because the Kiran batted was nothing short of extraordinary. It was fun watching her bat from the sidelines. We set our batting order keeping the target in mind. We gave 25-30 runs extra because of fielding and hopefully we will make a comeback in the next game."

Brief Scores: 
Trailblazers: 190 for 5 in 20 overs (Sabbhineni Meghana 73, Jemimah Rodrigues 66; Simran Bahadur 2/31). 
Velocity: 174 for 9 in 20 overs (Kiran Prabhu Navgire 69; Poonam Yadav 2/33,

Trailblazers defeated Velocity by 16 runs in a Women's T20 Challenge match here on Thursday. Trailblazers posted a challenging 190 for five after being sent into bat.

Trailblazers defeated Velocity by 16 runs in a Women's T20 Challenge match here on Thursday. Trailblazers posted a challenging 190 for five after being sent into bat. Sabbhineni Meghana top-scored with 73 off 47 balls, while Jemimah Rodrigues made a 44-ball 66. Simran Bahadur picked up two wickets for 31 runs in three overs for Velocity. Chasing, Velocity were restricted to 174 for nine. Kiran Prabhu Navgire top-scored for Velocity with a 34-ball 69. Poonam Yadav (2/33) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2/44) picked up two wickets apiece for Trailblazers. At the post-match presentation, Deepti said, "Excited to be in the finals. The way we played as a team in both innings was extraordinary. In the second half we did well, because the Kiran batted was nothing short of extraordinary. It was fun watching her bat from the sidelines. We set our batting order keeping the target in mind. We gave 25-30 runs extra because of fielding and hopefully we will make a comeback in the next game." Brief Scores: Trailblazers: 190 for 5 in 20 overs (Sabbhineni Meghana 73, Jemimah Rodrigues 66; Simran Bahadur 2/31). Velocity: 174 for 9 in 20 overs (Kiran Prabhu Navgire 69; Poonam Yadav 2/33,

Women's T20 Challenge: Velocity through to the final despite 16-run loss to Trailblazers

IPL 2022 has been a huge hit. While it is a day off in the 15th season before the action moves to the playoffs, the cricketing action continues as all eyes now shift to the Women's T20 Challenge 2022. The first game of the four-match tournament will see the defending champions Smriti Mandhana-led Trailblazers take on the Harmanpreet Kaur's Supernovas.&nbsp;

As the BCCI is eyeing to start a full-fledged Women's T20 Challenge&nbsp;next year, all the players involved will be eager to make a mark in this edition and take the tournament to the next level. Thus, the opening game will be keenly followed by the cricket lovers.&nbsp;

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Match prediction for Trailblazers vs Supernovas clash:&nbsp;The match is set to be held at the&nbsp;Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Recently, the venue has hosted several matches in the league stage of IPL 2022. Run-making is favourable on this ground and chasing hasn't been a big issue. At the start of the tournament, both skippers will surely look to chase. Expect a 145-155 run affair with a tight finish on cards.

Squads:

Trailblazers: Smriti Mandhana(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Sabbhineni Meghana, Sharmin Akhter, Richa Ghosh(w), Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Salma Khatun, Renuka Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Priyanka Priyadarshini, Saika Ishaque, Shradda Bhau Pokharkar, Sujata Mallik

Supernovas: Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Muskan Malik, Priya Punia, Taniya Bhatia(w), Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Pooja Vastrakar, Sune Luus, Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Ayushi soni, Mansi Joshi, Meghna Singh, Monica Patel, V Chandu, Rashi Kanojiya

IPL 2022 has been a huge hit. While it is a day off in the 15th season before the action moves to the playoffs, the cricketing action continues as all eyes now shift to the Women's T20 Challenge 2022.

IPL 2022 has been a huge hit. While it is a day off in the 15th season before the action moves to the playoffs, the cricketing action continues as all eyes now shift to the Women's T20 Challenge 2022. The first game of the four-match tournament will see the defending champions Smriti Mandhana-led Trailblazers take on the Harmanpreet Kaur's Supernovas. As the BCCI is eyeing to start a full-fledged Women's T20 Challenge next year, all the players involved will be eager to make a mark in this edition and take the tournament to the next level. Thus, the opening game will be keenly followed by the cricket lovers. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 playoffs: All you need to know about schedule, timings and venues Match prediction for Trailblazers vs Supernovas clash: The match is set to be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Recently, the venue has hosted several matches in the league stage of IPL 2022. Run-making is favourable on this ground and chasing hasn't been a big issue. At the start of the tournament, both skippers will surely look to chase. Expect a 145-155 run affair with a tight finish on cards. Squads: Trailblazers: Smriti Mandhana(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Sabbhineni Meghana, Sharmin Akhter, Richa Ghosh(w), Hayley Matthews, Sophia Dunkley, Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Salma Khatun, Renuka Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Priyanka Priyadarshini, Saika Ishaque, Shradda Bhau Pokharkar, Sujata Mallik Supernovas: Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Muskan Malik, Priya Punia, Taniya Bhatia(w), Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Pooja Vastrakar, Sune Luus, Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Ayushi soni, Mansi Joshi, Meghna Singh, Monica Patel, V Chandu, Rashi Kanojiya

TRA vs SUP, Women's T20 Challenge 2022 prediction today: Who will win Trailblazers vs Supernovas match?

Cricket is set to return to the Commonwealth Games after a 24-year absence with organisers confirming on Tuesday that the programme for Birmingham 2022 would include a women's Twenty20 tournament.

The T20 event is one of three new events added to the next edition of the Games, alongside Beach Volleyball and Para Table Tennis, but there was no room on the schedule for shooting.

Eight teams will take part in the game's shortest format, which will be held at Edgbaston, boosting the total number of medal events for women at Birmingham 2022 to 135 - two more than men in a first for a major multi-sport event.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement the sport's return to the Games was "a truly historic moment for women's cricket and for the global cricket community".

"Cricket's inclusion in an event with such a large global reach aligns perfectly with our plan to enable more women and girls to be inspired to get involved in cricket," England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Tom Harrison said.

Commonwealth Games Federation President Louise Martin welcomed the addition of all three sports to the 2022 programme.

"We are passionate advocates of women's sport and para-sport so I am thrilled we are able to make this special announcement today," she said.

The additions were also welcomed by Britain's sports minister Nigel Adams.

"It is the first time any major multi-sport competition has more medal events for women than men, and builds on the incredible growth of women's sport," Adams said.

"These additions are also a fantastic opportunity to increase the profile of para sport, and to showcase the city of Birmingham to a global audience."

Cricket's last appearance at the Games was at Kuala Lumpur in 1998, when a South African team featuring Jacques Kallis won the men's 50-over competition.

The next edition of the women's Cricket World Cup will be held in New Zealand in 2021 and the country's captain Amy Satterthwaite described the inclusion of the sport in the Birmingham programme as "a huge boost".

"Having the opportunity to play against countries we currently don't usually compete with will be unique and only a good thing for the growth of the game," Satterthwaite said.

The 2022 Games will take place from July 27 to Aug. 7 and involve 4,500 athletes competing across 19 sports.

Cricket is set to return to the Commonwealth Games after a 24-year absence with organisers confirming on Tuesday that the programme for Birmingham 2022 would include a women's Twenty20 tournament.

Cricket is set to return to the Commonwealth Games after a 24-year absence with organisers confirming on Tuesday that the programme for Birmingham 2022 would include a women's Twenty20 tournament. The T20 event is one of three new events added to the next edition of the Games, alongside Beach Volleyball and Para Table Tennis, but there was no room on the schedule for shooting. Eight teams will take part in the game's shortest format, which will be held at Edgbaston, boosting the total number of medal events for women at Birmingham 2022 to 135 - two more than men in a first for a major multi-sport event. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement the sport's return to the Games was "a truly historic moment for women's cricket and for the global cricket community". "Cricket's inclusion in an event with such a large global reach aligns perfectly with our plan to enable more women and girls to be inspired to get involved in cricket," England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Tom Harrison said. Commonwealth Games Federation President Louise Martin welcomed the addition of all three sports to the 2022 programme. "We are passionate advocates of women's sport and para-sport so I am thrilled we are able to make this special announcement today," she said. The additions were also welcomed by Britain's sports minister Nigel Adams. "It is the first time any major multi-sport competition has more medal events for women than men, and builds on the incredible growth of women's sport," Adams said. "These additions are also a fantastic opportunity to increase the profile of para sport, and to showcase the city of Birmingham to a global audience." Cricket's last appearance at the Games was at Kuala Lumpur in 1998, when a South African team featuring Jacques Kallis won the men's 50-over competition. The next edition of the women's Cricket World Cup will be held in New Zealand in 2021 and the country's captain Amy Satterthwaite described the inclusion of the sport in the Birmingham programme as "a huge boost". "Having the opportunity to play against countries we currently don't usually compete with will be unique and only a good thing for the growth of the game," Satterthwaite said. The 2022 Games will take place from July 27 to Aug. 7 and involve 4,500 athletes competing across 19 sports.

Women's T20 cricket added to 2022 Commonwealth Games

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has submitted a bid for the inclusion of women's Twenty20 in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the governing body said on Monday.

Cricket has not featured in the quadrennial Games since its maiden appearance in 1998 when the South African men's team won the gold medal in Kuala Lumpur.

"Cricket and the Commonwealth are inextricably linked and almost perfectly aligned with 910 million of cricket's one billion plus adult fans from Commonwealth countries," ICC chief executive David Richardson said in a statement.

"Creating a new partnership between women's cricket and the Commonwealth Games demonstrates the commitment both organisations have to growing women's sport..."

Birmingham is the perfect place to launch this partnership as 23 percent of its residents have links to cricket-playing nations outside the United Kingdom, Richardson said.

"If cricket were to be staged in these Games, we know every team competing would be guaranteed 'home' support. There’s a ready-made audience and ready-made infrastructure in the local vicinity," he added.

Cricket Australia (CA) were quick to support the bid two days after their women's team won the World Twenty20 crown in West Indies.

"It's exciting to think that cricket could potentially feature at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham," CA chief executive Kevin Roberts said in a statement.

"We are committed to cricket being a sport of choice for women and girls in Australia, and with the ICC T20 World Cup in our backyard in 2020, we know the popularity of the women’s game will continue to rise in the coming years," he said.

Cricket, which has struggled to grow beyond its traditional bases, was last played at the Olympics in the 1900 Paris Games.

The ICC has been pushing for the game's Olympic return with the 20-over format but the powerful Indian board has not been very keen on it, fearing it might lose its autonomy and be answerable to the country's Olympic committee.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has submitted a bid for the inclusion of women's Twenty20 in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the governing body said on Monday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has submitted a bid for the inclusion of women's Twenty20 in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the governing body said on Monday. Cricket has not featured in the quadrennial Games since its maiden appearance in 1998 when the South African men's team won the gold medal in Kuala Lumpur. "Cricket and the Commonwealth are inextricably linked and almost perfectly aligned with 910 million of cricket's one billion plus adult fans from Commonwealth countries," ICC chief executive David Richardson said in a statement. "Creating a new partnership between women's cricket and the Commonwealth Games demonstrates the commitment both organisations have to growing women's sport..." Birmingham is the perfect place to launch this partnership as 23 percent of its residents have links to cricket-playing nations outside the United Kingdom, Richardson said. "If cricket were to be staged in these Games, we know every team competing would be guaranteed 'home' support. There’s a ready-made audience and ready-made infrastructure in the local vicinity," he added. Cricket Australia (CA) were quick to support the bid two days after their women's team won the World Twenty20 crown in West Indies. "It's exciting to think that cricket could potentially feature at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham," CA chief executive Kevin Roberts said in a statement. "We are committed to cricket being a sport of choice for women and girls in Australia, and with the ICC T20 World Cup in our backyard in 2020, we know the popularity of the women’s game will continue to rise in the coming years," he said. Cricket, which has struggled to grow beyond its traditional bases, was last played at the Olympics in the 1900 Paris Games. The ICC has been pushing for the game's Olympic return with the 20-over format but the powerful Indian board has not been very keen on it, fearing it might lose its autonomy and be answerable to the country's Olympic committee.

ICC bids for women's T20 in Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Harmanpreet Kaur-led team India will aim to start the ICC Women's World T20 2018 with a win as 'Women in Blue' are taking on New Zealand in the tournament's opener.

India won the toss and opted to bat on Friday at Providence Stadium, Guyana.

She said, "The wicket is looking good to bat on. It might slow down later. We are playing with four spinners and later on it might help. We have one medium pacer."

For India, Dayalan Hemalatha, a right-handed batswoman, will make her debut.&nbsp;

Hemalatha, who also bowls right-arm off-break, has played for Tamil Nadu and South Zone.&nbsp;

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Playing XI:

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Anna Peterson, Sophie Devine, Amy Satterthwaite(c), Katey Martin(w), Maddy Green, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Watkin, Hayley Jensen, Amelia Kerr, Lea Tahuhu.

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Taniya Bhatia(w), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Mithali Raj, Deepti Sharma, Veda Krishnamurthy, Radha Yadav, Poonam Yadav, Arundhati Reddy.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led team India will aim to start the ICC Women's World T20 2018 with a win as 'Women in Blue' are taking on New Zealand in the tournament's opener.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led team India will aim to start the ICC Women's World T20 2018 with a win as 'Women in Blue' are taking on New Zealand in the tournament's opener. India won the toss and opted to bat on Friday at Providence Stadium, Guyana. She said, "The wicket is looking good to bat on. It might slow down later. We are playing with four spinners and later on it might help. We have one medium pacer." For India, Dayalan Hemalatha, a right-handed batswoman, will make her debut. Hemalatha, who also bowls right-arm off-break, has played for Tamil Nadu and South Zone. Here come our teams! It's almost time! #NZvIND #WT20 pic.twitter.com/xexxU1CO2h — ICC World Twenty20 (@WorldT20) November 9, 2018 × Playing XI: New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Anna Peterson, Sophie Devine, Amy Satterthwaite(c), Katey Martin(w), Maddy Green, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Watkin, Hayley Jensen, Amelia Kerr, Lea Tahuhu. India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Taniya Bhatia(w), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Mithali Raj, Deepti Sharma, Veda Krishnamurthy, Radha Yadav, Poonam Yadav, Arundhati Reddy.

Women's T20 2018: Harmanpreet Kaur opts to bat against New Zealand

2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20, which is hosted in the West Indies from 9 to 24 November 2018, gets underway.

It is the sixth edition of the ICC Women's World Twenty20, and the second hosted by the West Indies

The tournament starts with a triple-header of matches at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, with New Zealand taking on India in the opener.

Australia will then face Pakistan before the hosts West Indies play Bangladesh.

In 2017, it was confirmed by ICC that this would be the first T20 tournament that uses the Umpire Decision Review System, with one review per side.

After a ten-nation round-robin group stage and semi-finals, the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda will stage the final on November 24.

Having won three tournaments, Australia are the most successful team at the World Twenty20.

While the defending champions are West Indies.

Here is the schedule:

9 November 
Group B | India vs New Zealand at Guyana | 8:30 pm IST

10 November 
Group B | Australia vs Pakistan at Guyana | 1:30 am IST 
Group A | West Indies vs Bangladesh at Guyana – 5:30 am IST

11 November 
Group A | England vs Sri Lanka at St Lucia |1:30 am IST 
Group B | India vs Pakistan at Guyana – 8:30 pm IST

12 November 
Group B | Australia vs Ireland at Guyana | 1:30 am IST

13 November 
Group A | England vs Bangladesh at St Lucia | 1:30 am IST 
Group A | Sri Lanka vs South Africa at St Lucia | 5:30 am IST

14 November 
Group B | Pakistan vs Ireland at Guyana | 1:30 am IST 
Group B | Australia vs New Zealand at Guyana | 5:30 am IST

15 November 
Group A | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh at St Lucia | 1:30 am IST 
Group A | West Indies vs South Africa at St Lucia | 5:30 am IST 
Group B | India vs Ireland at Guyana | 8:30 pm IST

16 November 
Group B | New Zealand vs Pakistan at Guyana | 1:30 am IST

17 November 
Group A | England vs South Africa at St Lucia | 1:30 am IST 
Group A | West Indies vs Sri Lanka at St Lucia | 1:30 am IST 
Group B | India vs Australia at Guyana | 8:30 pm IST

18 November 
Group B | New Zealand vs Ireland at Guyana | 1:30 am IST

19 November 
Group A | West Indies vs England at St Lucia | 1:30 am IST 
Group A | South Africa vs Bangladesh at St Lucia | 5:30 am IST

23 November 
A1 v B2 - 1st Semi-final at Antigua | 1:30 am IST 
A2 v B1 - 2nd Semi-final at Antigua | 5:30 am IST

25 November 
TBD vs TBD, Final at Antigua | 5:30 am IST

2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20, which is hosted in the West Indies from 9 to 24 November 2018, gets underway. It is the sixth edition of the ICC Women's World Twenty20, and the second hosted by the West Indies The tournament starts with a triple-header of matches at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, with New Zealand taking on India in the opener.

2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20, which is hosted in the West Indies from 9 to 24 November 2018, gets underway. It is the sixth edition of the ICC Women's World Twenty20, and the second hosted by the West Indies The tournament starts with a triple-header of matches at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, with New Zealand taking on India in the opener. Australia will then face Pakistan before the hosts West Indies play Bangladesh. In 2017, it was confirmed by ICC that this would be the first T20 tournament that uses the Umpire Decision Review System, with one review per side. After a ten-nation round-robin group stage and semi-finals, the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda will stage the final on November 24. Having won three tournaments, Australia are the most successful team at the World Twenty20. While the defending champions are West Indies. Here is the schedule: 9 November Group B | India vs New Zealand at Guyana | 8:30 pm IST 10 November Group B | Australia vs Pakistan at Guyana | 1:30 am IST Group A | West Indies vs Bangladesh at Guyana – 5:30 am IST 11 November Group A | England vs Sri Lanka at St Lucia |1:30 am IST Group B | India vs Pakistan at Guyana – 8:30 pm IST 12 November Group B | Australia vs Ireland at Guyana | 1:30 am IST 13 November Group A | England vs Bangladesh at St Lucia | 1:30 am IST Group A | Sri Lanka vs South Africa at St Lucia | 5:30 am IST 14 November Group B | Pakistan vs Ireland at Guyana | 1:30 am IST Group B | Australia vs New Zealand at Guyana | 5:30 am IST 15 November Group A | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh at St Lucia | 1:30 am IST Group A | West Indies vs South Africa at St Lucia | 5:30 am IST Group B | India vs Ireland at Guyana | 8:30 pm IST 16 November Group B | New Zealand vs Pakistan at Guyana | 1:30 am IST 17 November Group A | England vs South Africa at St Lucia | 1:30 am IST Group A | West Indies vs Sri Lanka at St Lucia | 1:30 am IST Group B | India vs Australia at Guyana | 8:30 pm IST 18 November Group B | New Zealand vs Ireland at Guyana | 1:30 am IST 19 November Group A | West Indies vs England at St Lucia | 1:30 am IST Group A | South Africa vs Bangladesh at St Lucia | 5:30 am IST 23 November A1 v B2 - 1st Semi-final at Antigua | 1:30 am IST A2 v B1 - 2nd Semi-final at Antigua | 5:30 am IST 25 November TBD vs TBD, Final at Antigua | 5:30 am IST

All you need to about ICC Women's World T20 2018

Indian skipper of women's cricket team Harmanpreet Kaur has considered all the odds and evens of her squad as the ICC Women's World Twenty20 gets underway in Guyana on 9th November.

India will open their campaign playing against New Zealand on the first day of the tournament.

While speaking to reporters, Kaur said that she has learned to stay calm on the field.

As per the official website, the 29-year-old Kaur said, "Earlier, I was always aggressive on the field. I have learned how I can stay calm."

"Because, now it's not just about how I am playing for my team, but how can I performance from other players also."

The right-hand batswoman also spoke about other teams and said that the tournament will be challenging.

"It's a short form of the game. And you cannot say this team is better and this team is a bit, like, you can win easily (against) these teams."

"But everything is equal in short format, and it only depends on how you are going on that particular day. And I think you cannot take any team easier.&nbsp;

"I think the only thing is in short format you always have to be more focused and more aware and always on your toes, and only then can you win the game."

India have been placed in Group B along with Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan.

Indian skipper of women's cricket team Harmanpreet Kaur has considered all the odds and evens of her squad as the ICC Women's World Twenty20 gets underway in Guyana on 9th November.

Indian skipper of women's cricket team Harmanpreet Kaur has considered all the odds and evens of her squad as the ICC Women's World Twenty20 gets underway in Guyana on 9th November. India will open their campaign playing against New Zealand on the first day of the tournament. While speaking to reporters, Kaur said that she has learned to stay calm on the field. As per the official website, the 29-year-old Kaur said, "Earlier, I was always aggressive on the field. I have learned how I can stay calm." "Because, now it's not just about how I am playing for my team, but how can I performance from other players also." The right-hand batswoman also spoke about other teams and said that the tournament will be challenging. "It's a short form of the game. And you cannot say this team is better and this team is a bit, like, you can win easily (against) these teams." "But everything is equal in short format, and it only depends on how you are going on that particular day. And I think you cannot take any team easier. "I think the only thing is in short format you always have to be more focused and more aware and always on your toes, and only then can you win the game." India have been placed in Group B along with Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan.

Women's World T20 2018: 'Can't take any team easier,' says India's skipper Harmanpreet Kaur

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the 13-member squads for the Women’s T20 Challenge match to be played ahead of the IPL 2018 qualifier 1 on May 22 at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp

The contest will pit IPL Trailblazers, captained by Smriti Mandhana, against IPL Supernovas, to be led by Harmanpreet Kaur.

The one-off match will feature 26 players, including 10 international cricketers from Australia, England and New Zealand.

As per reports, Australia captain Meg Lanning has recovered from her injury and is set to be a part of the Supernovas which also features England’s Danielle Wyatt, Mithali Raj, Ellyse Perry, Veda Krishnamurthy.&nbsp

Taniya Bhatia will be the wicketkeeper for Supernovas.&nbsp

On the other side, India’s left-handed opener Mandhana will lead the Trailblazers which has key members including Alyssa Healy (wicketkeeper), Suzie Bates, rising Indian sensation Jemimah Rodrigues and highest wicket-taker in ODIs Jhulan Goswami.

Committee of Administrators (CoA) member and former India captain, Diana Edulji had said at the time of announcement of the captains, “We are excited to announce the first-of-its-kind exhibition match involving our women cricketers. BCCI has been pulling out all stops to promote and nurture women’s cricket and this is a small yet significant step towards a prospective league involving women’s stars in the future."

"The IPL is the biggest and most popular league in the world and it has been a long-time endeavour to have a women’s league that can match the exuberance of IPL," she added.

IPL Trailblazers: Alyssa Healy (wk), Smriti Mandhana (c), Suzie Bates, Deepti Sharma, Beth Mooney, Jemimah Rodrigues, Danielle Hazell, Shikha Pandey, Lea Tahuhu, Jhulan Goswami, Ekta Bisht, Poonam Yadav, Dayalan Hemalatha

IPL Supernovas: Danielle Wyatt, Mithali Raj, Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Veda Krishnamurthy, Mona Meshram, Pooja Vastrakar, Megan Schutt, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Anuja Patil, Taniya Bhatia (wk)

The T20 match will begin at 2 PM and will be followed by the IPL 2018 Qualifier 1 at 7 PM.

The contest will pit IPL Trailblazers, captained by Smriti Mandhana, against IPL Supernovas, to be led by Harmanpreet Kaur.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the 13-member squads for the Women’s T20 Challenge match to be played ahead of the IPL 2018 qualifier 1 on May 22 at the Wankhede Stadium. The contest will pit IPL Trailblazers, captained by Smriti Mandhana, against IPL Supernovas, to be led by Harmanpreet Kaur. The one-off match will feature 26 players, including 10 international cricketers from Australia, England and New Zealand. As per reports, Australia captain Meg Lanning has recovered from her injury and is set to be a part of the Supernovas which also features England’s Danielle Wyatt, Mithali Raj, Ellyse Perry, Veda Krishnamurthy. Taniya Bhatia will be the wicketkeeper for Supernovas. On the other side, India’s left-handed opener Mandhana will lead the Trailblazers which has key members including Alyssa Healy (wicketkeeper), Suzie Bates, rising Indian sensation Jemimah Rodrigues and highest wicket-taker in ODIs Jhulan Goswami. Committee of Administrators (CoA) member and former India captain, Diana Edulji had said at the time of announcement of the captains, “We are excited to announce the first-of-its-kind exhibition match involving our women cricketers. BCCI has been pulling out all stops to promote and nurture women’s cricket and this is a small yet significant step towards a prospective league involving women’s stars in the future." "The IPL is the biggest and most popular league in the world and it has been a long-time endeavour to have a women’s league that can match the exuberance of IPL," she added. IPL Trailblazers: Alyssa Healy (wk), Smriti Mandhana (c), Suzie Bates, Deepti Sharma, Beth Mooney, Jemimah Rodrigues, Danielle Hazell, Shikha Pandey, Lea Tahuhu, Jhulan Goswami, Ekta Bisht, Poonam Yadav, Dayalan Hemalatha IPL Supernovas: Danielle Wyatt, Mithali Raj, Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Veda Krishnamurthy, Mona Meshram, Pooja Vastrakar, Megan Schutt, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Anuja Patil, Taniya Bhatia (wk) The T20 match will begin at 2 PM and will be followed by the IPL 2018 Qualifier 1 at 7 PM.

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