UAE Women walk into Match 26 with a strong grip on a semi-final berth, sitting in the top half of the table with four wins from six games and a healthy positive net run rate of around +1.17 that reflects how clinical they have been in both departments. They have consistently brushed aside sides with commanding margins, and another win here would all but lock in their place among the tournament’s frontrunners behind Scotland and Thailand.
Namibia Women, in contrast, are languishing near the bottom with just one win and five defeats, and their net run rate of about -1.30 underlines how often they have been outgunned despite patches of competitive cricket. They come into this clash after a heartbreaking one-run loss to Papua New Guinea, a result that showed plenty of fight but also highlighted their struggle to close out tight games in this competition.
This game, therefore, shapes up as a classic underdog-versus-contender battle: UAE looking to tune up for the knockouts and keep their momentum rolling, Namibia chasing pride, points, and a statement win to finish the league phase on a high. If Namibia’s experienced heads can stitch together a more authoritative batting display and support their hardworking bowling attack, they have a chance to push a well-rounded UAE side that has so far made a habit of controlling the tempo from the powerplay onwards.
Squads:
United Arab Emirates Women
Esha Oza, Al Maseera Jahangir, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Udeni Kuruppuarachchige, Vaishnave Mahesh
Namibia Women
Bianca Manuel, Edelle Van Zyl, Leigh-Marie Visser, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Sylvia Shihepo, Yasmeen Khan, Eveleen Kejarukua, Mekelaye Mwatile, Naomi Benjamin, Victoria Hamunyela
Players to watch out for :
Esha Oza (UAE):
Across 103 Women’s T20 Internationals (WT20Is), Esha Oza has been a monumental figure, accumulating 2808 runs—including four centuries and 11 half-centuries—while maintaining a high strike rate of 115.22. She has been equally effective with the ball in the T20I format, taking 75 wickets with an excellent average of 16.28 and an economical rate of 5.09 per over. The UAE captain has scored 119 runs, complemented by her bowling contribution of 5 wickets, highlighting her strong all-round value to the side
Yasmeen Khan (Namibia):
In her Women’s T20 International (WT20I) career, Yasmeen Khan has played 112 matches and scored a total of 1957 runs with a highest score of 78*. While she is yet to hit a century, she has recorded eight half-centuries, showing great consistency and an aggressive strike rate of 97.16 over a long career. Yasmeen in the tournament so far has amassed 137 runs across her six innings, with a top score of 41 runs coming off just 15 deliveries in a rapid knock against the Netherlands
Vaishnave Mahesh (UAE):
Vaishnave in her WT20I career, has achieved remarkable success, taking a total of 107 wickets across 89 matches (83 innings). She maintains a brilliant bowling average of 12 and an economy rate of 4.93, with a best bowling figure of 4 wickets for 10 runs (4/10), demonstrating her consistency and ability to strike frequently. She is the joint-top wicket-taker of the competition, having claimed an excellent 13 wickets at a superb economy rate of 3.78
Naomi Benjamin (Namibia):
Naomi in her WT20I career, has played 23 matches and bowled in 18 innings, taking a total of 14 wickets from 224 balls bowled. She holds a bowling average of 16 and a tidy economy rate of 4.69,, with a best bowling figure of 3 wickets for 9 runs (3/9). A key strike bowler, Benjamin has had impactful spells in the tournament so far, including figures of 2 wickets for 15 runs (2/15) against Scotland and has picked up a total of 5 wickets so far
Pitch Report:
The Asian Institute of Technology Ground in Bangkok generally favors bowlers, especially pacers, leading to low-scoring matches. The pitch offers good bounce early on, making it challenging for batters, while spinners come into play as the game progresses. Bowlers usually dominate at this venue
Weather Report:
Tomorrow (Nov 30) in Bangkok brings sunny skies with highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), no rain expected amid light winds
Fantasy XI Picks:
Esha Oza, Michelle Botha, Theertha Satish, Udeni Kuruppuarachchige, Vaishnave Mahesh, Leigh-Marie Visser, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Yasmeen Khan, Naomi Benjamin
Match Details:
Date: 30th November, 2025
Time: 8 AM
Venue: The Asian Institute of Technology Ground, Bangkok, Thailand
Broadcast: The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website
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