IND vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: 3 Differentials you can pick for today's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match - October 6, 2024
India will take on Pakistan in a must-win Group A clash in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, October 6, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After their defeat to New Zealand in their first outing, India need to win all their remaining matches by a good margin to ensure a semi-final spot.
However, it's an uphill task as their next opponent is a spirited Pakistan side buoyed by a stellar performance against Sri Lanka. Fatima Sana led from the front as Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka in their chase of 117, winning by 31 runs. Pakistan will back themselves to carry on the winning run and plunge another dagger into India's hopes.
On that note, let's look at the top three Dream11 differentials for this match.
#3 Tasmia Rubab (Bowl) (PAK)
Pakistan were in a spot of bother early in their bowling innings against Sri Lanka as star pacer Diana Baig sustained a calf injury after delivering her first ball. While skipper Fatima Sana rallied her forces tremendously to register a resounding win, Pakistan could turn to 19-year-old left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab.
She is a relatively unknown asset for the Pakistan side, having played only one international game in her career, where she went wicketless. However, the Indian top order has been jittery against quality new ball bowling, and the left-arm angle could trouble batters like Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur at the start of the innings.
While she carries plenty of risk, Tasmia Rubab could also be a highly rewarding Dream11 differential if she makes the playing XI.
#2 Arundhati Reddy (Bowl) (IND)
Arundhati Reddy was one of India's better players in the crushing loss to New Zealand. The bowling all-rounder was unlucky to not get a wicket in her first over as Richa Ghosh shelled a skier. However, she did well in her second over to dismiss the dangerous Suzie Bates.
Reddy finished with solid figures of 1/28 in her four overs, and these numbers could've been better had the fielding been better. Given that she also batted at No. 7 ahead of Pooja Vastrakar, it's surprising to see her ownership plummet ahead of this match.
For those looking for a Dream11 differential with a good chance of picking up some all-round points, Arundhati Reddy could be the one you're looking for.
#1 Shreyanka Patil (Bowl) (IND)
Indian off-spinners didn't have a good time against the New Zealand batters, with both Shreyanka Patil and Deepti Sharma going wicketless while leaking runs. While Deepti's ownership on Dream11 hasn't been affected much, Shreyanka has entered differential territory, and it's a great opportunity for those looking to steal a march on their opponents.
Shreyanka picked up a two-wicket haul in her only game against Pakistan, and she could capitalize on their weakness against quality off-spin, which Sri Lanka's Kavisha Dilhari and Chamari Athapaththu exploited to good effect in the last match. She has proved to be a valuable player for the Indian team and has the knack of picking up wickets in clusters.
She's very much capable of producing three-digit hauls and there could be one awaiting her Dream11 backers in this match.