Squad Analysis: Trailblazers boast of a squad which can blast all out

Ever since the squads have been announced for this exhibition match, fans have started taking sides. They are opting to be on the side of their favourites, some are also analysing as to which squad has more balance and power in it on paper.



So here's the analysis of IPL Trailblazers Squad:-



This team will be led by someone who's taken giant strides in International Cricket in the recently concluded home season: Smriti Mandhana. She's entered into Forbes list and has been scoring for fun, breaking records and creating new ones. She'll open the innings and partnering her will be Aussie keeper Alyssa Healy who's been in terrific form of late. That innings of 133 vs India in the 3rd ODI at Vadodara and the 100 for Sydney Sixers in WBBL are a proof of how destructive Healy can be at the top of the order.



The middle order consists of Jemimah Rodrigues, Suzie Bates, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha and Deepti Sharma. This is a formidable middle order which can accelerate and be innovative. If they get a good start, this middle order can capitalise on the team.



Shikha Pandey, Jhulan Goswami and Lea Tahuhu will comprise the seam bowling attack and there's variety here. Tahuhu has had a great year whereas Goswami has all the experience. Pandey is a hard worker and gives it her best every time.



Ekta Bisht, Poonam Yadav and Danielle Hazell form the spin trio for the team. With the kind of experience these players have, it will be brilliant to watch them bowl.



Strengths:-

Mandhana and Healy at the top can be a deadly duo who can take the game away in the powerplay itself. Also, the experience of Bates, Goswami and Bisht will be handy.



Weaknesses:-

The biggest concern for this team is the lack of big hitter or finisher down the order. In a tight game, that might prove to be a big differential.



Opportunities:-

This will provide an opportunity for young girls like Rodrigues and Sharma to show their talent in front of the world. Doing well in such a match will do volumes of good for their confidence.



Threats:-

There are some big names in the opponent team and that should not turn into an obstacle on the field. They'll have to play fearless cricket and trust their ability.



The Big Face-Off:- Smriti Mandhana facing Megan Schutt will be a battle that might decide the fate of the match.



Probable playing 11:-

Smriti Mandhana (c), Alyssa Healy (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Suzie Bates, Beth Mooney, Deepti Sharma, Shikha Pandey, Jhulan Goswami, Danielle Hazell, Ekta Bisht, Poonam Yadav



Thus, Trailblazers is a very good team that can do really well on the given day.