The 4th T20I between Malaysia Women and Nepal Women promises to be an exciting encounter as these two competitive teams renew their rivalry at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. The series so far has been closely contested with Malaysia Women having won two games in the first three matches.
Malaysia Women won the opening game by 3 runs, Nepal Women fought back to take the second match by 6 wickets, while Malaysia bounced back again to win the third by 13 runs. This sees the series square with everything to play for in the fourth game, starting at 7:30 AM IST on October 7.
Squads:
Malaysia Women’s Cricket Team
Elsa Hunter, Mas Elysa, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Ainna Hashim, Amalin Sorfina, Mahirah Izzati, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Suabika, Aina Najwa, Wan Julia, Aisya Eleesa, Marsya, Nazwah, Nur Dania Syuhada
Nepal Women’s Cricket Team
Bindu Rawal, Rajmati Airee, Samjhana Khadka, Indu Barma, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Puja Mahato, Rubina Chhetry, Roma Thapa, Rubi Poddar, Ishwori Bist, Manisha Upadhayay, Riya Sharma, Sabnam Rai
Players to watch out:
Mas Elysa
Mas Elysa is a Malaysian women’s cricketer and all-rounder known for her leg-break bowling and right-hand batting. She has played 78 WT20Is, scoring 1205 runs at an average of 19.43 with a strike rate of 86.94, and her highest score is 66*. With the ball, she has taken 34 wickets at an average of 16.82 and an economy rate of 5.09, including the best bowling figure of 6/3. She scored a brilliant 25 in the previous game against Nepal and remains a key player.
Elsa Hunter
Elsa Hunter is a Malaysian women’s cricketer known for her right-handed batting and occasional medium-pace bowling. She has played 45 matches, scoring 709 runs at an average of 21.48 with the top score of 69 not out. She has hit 73 fours, maintaining a strike rate close to 89.52. Elsa is a key batter for Malaysia with consistent performances in T20 Internationals and will be a crucial part of their side going into the series against Nepal.
Indu Barma
Indu Barma is a left-handed batter and right-arm bowler and captain of Nepal, recently contributing prominently in T20 Internationals. She has played 76 T20Is, scoring 985 runs at an average of 17.90, with the best of 55 not out and one career fifty. With the ball, she has taken 40 wickets, at an impressive average of 15.45, highlighting her all-round impact for Nepal in T20Is. She was the standout batter alongside Puja Mahato in the second outing for Nepal.
Pitch:
The pitch at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is generally considered balanced but tends to favor batters with good stroke play due to its true bounce and even pace. Spinners can also be effective later in the game as the pitch tends to offer some turn as it wears. Overall, it’s a fair wicket supporting both batters and bowlers, encouraging competitive cricket.
Weather:
Kuala Lumpur will be hot and humid, with daytime highs around 30–32°C and lows near 23–25°C. Expect scattered thunderstorms or showers, especially in the afternoon or evening, as is typical during this wet season. Humidity will remain high, close to 75–80%, making the weather feel muggy.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Elsa Hunter, Mas Elysa, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Ainna Hashim, Amalin Sorfina, Bindu Rawal, Somu Bist, Samjhana Khadka, Indu Barma, Puja Mahato, Rubina Chhetry
Match Details:
Date – October 7, 2025
Time – 7:30 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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