The Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 ignites with Nepal facing Thailand in Group B on January 18 at 12:45 PM IST. At the bowler-friendly Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Nepal hunts for warm up redemption while Thailand rides partial momentum.
Squads:
Nepal Women’s Cricket Team
Indu Barma (C), Puja Mahato (VC), Rajmati Airee, Suman Bista, Rachana Chaudhary, Rubina Chhetri, Kabita Joshi, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar, Sita Rana Magar, Bindu Rawal, Riya Sharma, Kajal Shrestha (wk), Roma Thapa, Manisha Upadhaya
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Chanida Sutthiruang, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wk), Nannaphat Chaihan, Nattaya Boochatham, Natthakan Chantham, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Rosenansee Kanoh, Suleeporn Laomi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Suwanan Khiawto (wk), Thipatcha Putthawong
Players to watch out:
Bindu Rawal
The 29-year-old left-hand batter and all-rounder anchors Nepal’s top order in 43 WT20Is with 274 runs at a steady 64 strike rate. Despite Nepal’s warm up woes, she battled hard for 27 against the United States and 25 versus Ireland, her composure on this seaming track could spark a rescue act.
Indu Barma
Nepal’s dynamic 28-year-old captain fuses right-hand batting flair with medium pace bowling across 78 WT20Is: 1,041 runs at 83 strike rate and 40 wickets, including stellar 3/5 figures. Her all-phase leadership shone in tough losses; expect her to rally the side and strike early blows.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai
This explosive 25-year-old wicketkeeper batter dominates with 2,189 runs in 121 WT20Is at an 88-strike rate. She steadied Thailand in warmups via 52* against Bangladesh and 30* versus Namibia, her glovework and finishing could punish any Nepal slip ups.
Sunida Chaturongrattana
The crafty right-arm off-spinner terrorizes in 51 WT20Is, snaring 44 wickets at a miserly 4.1 economy with best of 4/7. Fresh off 2/21 against Namibia in a warm-up match, she’ll thrive as the pitch turns, potentially dismantling Nepal’s brittle batting lineup.
Pitch:
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is a bowling pitch, it offers assistance to bowlers, aiding pacers with early movement and spinners also gets advantage. Batters struggle early in their innings; teams bowling first hold the edge.
Weather:
The conditions in Kirtipur read minimum 7°C, maximum 18°C, 0% precipitation, 5 km/h winds, and 49% humidity, promising a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Indu Barma, Bindu Rawal, Natthakan Chantham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Chanida Sutthiruang, Rubina Chhetri, Sita Rana Magar, Suleeporn Laomi, Kabita Joshi, Roma Thapa
Match Details:
Date – January 18, 2026
Time – 12:45 PM IST
Venue – Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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