Thailand Women and Malaysia Women have been the two most consistent sides of this SEA Games campaign, and their meeting in the final feels like a fitting climax. Thailand swept through Group A with dominant wins, their ruthless bowling backed by disciplined batting that rarely left the door open for opponents. Malaysia, meanwhile, rode on a balanced core that handled pressure well in Group B, showing both steel with the ball and calmness in chases.
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
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
Players to watch out:
Nattaya Chantham
Nattaya has been the standout force for Thailand, currently leading the run charts with an impressive 194 runs across three innings. Her remarkable consistency is highlighted by a stunning unbeaten 148, the highest score of the tournament so far, which helped her maintain a massive average of 194. With 32 boundaries and 4 sixes, she has dominated opposition attacks at a rapid strike rate of 208.60.
Sunida Chaturongrattana
Sunida has been a key pillar of Thailand’s disciplined bowling attack, picking up 8 wickets across three matches. She has maintained incredible control with an economy of 3.44, including a standout performance of 4/7 that tore through the opposition. Her average of 3.87 reflects how difficult she has been to score against, providing her captain with reliable wickets in almost every spell.
Winifred Duraisingam
As the cornerstone of the Malaysian batting lineup, Winifred has consistently provided solid starts, accumulating 92 runs in her three appearances. She has shown great poise at the crease, reaching a top score of 50 and striking at 108.23 to keep the scoreboard moving. Her veteran presence is clear in her ability to anchor the innings, hitting 11 fours while maintaining a healthy average of 46.00.
Elsa Hunter
Elsa has been a nightmare for batters, currently leading the wickets table with 8 scalps from just two innings. Her efficiency is staggering, boasting the best bowling performance of 5/9 and a tiny economy rate of only 2.00. She strikes every 6 balls on average, making her the ultimate breakthrough specialist for Malaysia in this tournament.
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 conditions in Bangkok looks mostly sunny with high clouds. Expect warm temperatures around 31°C (88°F) during the day, dropping slightly at night, with low humidity and light winds.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Elsa Hunter, Mas Elysa, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Ainna Hashim, Amalin Sorfina, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai
Match Details:
Date – December 19, 2025
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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