Malaysia and Myanmar are set to lock horns for match no. 9 of the Women’s Twenty20 International (W-T20I) competition at the ongoing SouthEast Asian (SEA) Games. The will be contested at the AZ Group Cricket Oval, Phnom Penh, on the 14th of May, 2023, at 10:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Both Malaysia and Myanmar lost their respective season openers to Thailand, and with a win against the Philippines, both teams secured their first set of 2 points and are seeded 2nd and 3rd, respectively, on the Group A points table.
Squads:
Malaysia – Elsa Hunter, Jamahidaya Intan, Mas Elysa, Yusrina Yaakop, Ainna Hamizah, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Winifred Duraisingam, Aina Najwa, Christina Baret, Wan Julia, Aisya Eleesa, Dhanusri Muhunan, Nik Nur Atiela, Nur Arianna Natsya, Nur Dania Syuhada
Myanmar – Aye Moe, Lin Htun, May San, Theint Soe, Khin Min-Myat, Pan Phyu, Thae PO, Wa Nadi, Zin Kyaw, Zon Lin, Zar Thoon, Zar Win, Htet Aung, Htwe Neaung, Thae Aung
Players to watch out:
Mas Elysa
The 21-year-old in T20Is, in 45 innings with the bat has scored 722 runs, including the highest of 59, while in 33 bowling innings has struck 26 scalps and has got the best figures of 6/3. Malaysia has only had low totals to chase and Elysa is doing her part.
Dhanusri Muhunan
The 19-year-old had debuted for the side back in 2018 and bowling in only her 2nd outing against the Philippines, Dhanusri registered impressive figures of 3/5. Her maiden international wicket had come in the game and ended with 3.
Zin Kyaw
The 27-year-old all-rounder, in 11 T20Is has scored 59 runs and struck 10 wickets with the best figures being 2/17. Zin remained unbeaten on 13* in her previous outings and guided the team over the line in a low total run chase.
Wa Nadi
The 17-year-old debuted in Myanmar’s most recent T20I outings – against the Philippines. Wa Nadi on debut looked very impressive recording figures of 4/13 off her 4 overs and is believed to the handy with the bat as well.
Pitch:
The AZ Group Cricket Oval is known for its bowler-friendly surface, which is particularly advantageous for pacers. The conditions at this ground pose a significant challenge for batters, making it tough for them to score runs, and an average score of 35 indicates another low-scoring contest.
Weather:
Scattered thunderstorms are predicted on the radar, but the good news is that the skies are clear during the match hours. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 35°C, with light winds and humidity of 63%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Wan Julia, Zar Win, Elsa Hunter, Ainna Hamizah, Khin Min-Myat, Wa Nadi, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Winifred Duraisingam, Thae Aung, Nur Dania Syuhada, Aisya Eleesa
Match details:
Date – May 14, 2023
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – AZ Group Cricket Oval, Phnom Penh
Broadcast – All T20I games from the SouthEast Asian Games will be streamed live and for free on the FanCode app and website.
