Shake India choose to bat vs Ireland
This means the young attack of Saima Thakor, Sayali Satghare and Titas Sadhu will get another chance to impress, with Renuka Singh rested. Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis are two other batsmen who will be watched closely after an exciting initiation into the format.
Although he was eligible to bowl in the game, the management apparently took no chances. Maguire had been one of Ireland’s best bowlers in the series opener, picking 3 for 57 as they attempted to defend 238.
Batting first in cooler conditions where fast bowlers will have a chance to take advantage of the morning humidity due to the 11am start presents India with a challenge as they aim to narrow down the ideal combination for the home World Cup to end of this year.
Meanwhile, Ireland are looking to qualify for the tournament, meaning all the experience they gain on this trip will only help them better acclimatise ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
India: Smriti Mandhana (cast), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Tejal Hasabnis, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu
Ireland: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (captain), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Coulter Reilly (week), Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Georgina Dempsey, Freya Sargent, Alana Dalzell
