Heading into Match 6, Thailand Women will look to capitalize on familiar home conditions at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok—an environment they have historically leveraged with discipline in both batting and bowling. Their recent performances in the Quadrangular Series underscore a squad brimming with confidence, having notched up a convincing win against Namibia Women, where they chased down a modest target comfortably. With strong performances from their top order and a bowling attack known for extracting value from slow, turning surfaces, Thailand shapes up as a formidable opponent in their own backyard.
Papua New Guinea Women arrive for this clash on the back of notable successes in the East Asia Pacific Qualifiers and a confident start in the Thailand series itself. PNG boasts a dynamic blend of experience and youthful exuberance, headlined by batters such as Tanya Ruma, who anchors the innings with reliability, and Brenda Tau and Naoani Vare, whose attacking instincts give their lineup depth. In the bowling department, Mairi Tom and Isabel Toua have been crucial wicket-takers, often breaking partnerships in the middle overs to change the course of matches—a key asset they will count on against Thailand’s technically sound lineup.
Squads:
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenan Kanoh, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong
Papua New Guinea Women’s Cricket Team
Konio Oala, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Miria Raio, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Dika Lohia, Erani Pokana, Geua Tom, Hane Tau, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom
Players to watch out:
Nannapat Koncharoenkai
Nannapat Koncharoenkai has been a rock for Thailand’s batting order, playing a crucial anchor role. She has played two innings and piled up 77 runs, placing her second only to Carter in total runs scored. A particularly notable performance includes her high score of 46*, demonstrating her ability to finish the innings strong and guide her team. Her high average of 77 is a testament to her concentration and consistency at the top of the order.
Onnicha Kamchomphu
Onnicha Kamchomphu is the current series leader and a true star with the ball for Thailand. In just two matches, she has ripped through the opposition lineup, bagging a phenomenal 5 wickets. Her outstanding best bowling figures of 5/18 show she has the potential to single-handedly dismantle a batting side. Her excellent strike rate of 8.40 means she is taking a wicket nearly every eight balls she bowls—a devastatingly effective performance.
Brenda Tau
Brenda Tau, a key batter for Papua New Guinea, has gotten her series off to a promising start. Across two innings in her two matches, she has scored 30 runs, showcasing consistency at the crease. With a high score of 27* and a solid batting average of 30.00, she has proven her ability to hold an innings together, especially as one of the few players in the top runs chart to remain not out in one of her outings.
Isabel Toua
Isabel Toua, representing Papua New Guinea, has been an effective bowler this series, playing in two matches. She has managed to take 3 wickets in her 8 overs of bowling. She has maintained an economy rate of 4.37, her best figures of 2/12 show her capability to restrict a team’s scoring and pick up crucial wickets when the pressure is on. She’s a steady performer looking to make an impact with the ball.
Pitch:
Terdthai Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch with early help for seamers and later assistance for spinners. The average first-innings T20 score is around 135-145, with chasing sides having a slight edge. Expect moderate bounce and a fair contest between bat and ball.
Weather:
The weather is forecasted to be overcast with showers likely late in the day. Temperatures will range from about 25°C (75°F) to 29°C (84°F), with around a 39% chance of rain. Winds will be moderate at around 9 mph, and humidity will be high.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Naoani Vare, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom
Match Details:
Date – November 17, 2025
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Jio Hotstar.
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