China Women clash with Indonesia Women in the second fixture of the T20I Tri-Series, bringing together two disciplined sides keen to make an early statement. Hosts China enter the contest leaning heavily on Wang Huiying and Mingyue Zhu to anchor the middle overs, while Cai Yuzhi leads a disciplined bowling unit designed to restrict scoring. Indonesia Women, on the other hand, boast a destructive top order powered by Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini and Ni Luh Dewi, both capable of taking games away quickly. Backed by the steady medium-pace of Ni Made Putri Suwandewi, Indonesia presents a well-balanced challenge across all departments.
Squads:
Indonesia Women’s Cricket Team
Desi Wulandari, Fatimah Albanjari, Kisi Kasse, Emily Sirs, Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Luh Dewi Wesika, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Maria Corazon, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Dara Paramitha, Lie Qiao, Ni Ariani, Ni Putri Suwandewi, Ni Wayan Sariani, Sang Maypriani
China Women’s Cricket Team
Cai Yuzhi, Jiaping Li, Ma Ruike, Zhao Yihan, Xie Wenyan, Wang Huiying, Gong Yuting, Wei Haiting, Peng Liangyu, Mingyue Zhu, Wen Sinan
Players to watch out:
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini has been a vital presence at the top of the order since 2019, scoring 1484 runs in 67 T20Is. She boasts a strong average of 38.05 across 59 innings, supported by 10 half-centuries and a personal best of 95*. Her tally features 144 boundaries and 6 sixes, operating at a steady strike rate of 90.54.
Ni Made Putri Suwandewi
Ni Made Putri Suwandewi leads the bowling attack with 64 wickets in 59 matches played between 2019 and 2026. Bowling over 188 overs, she maintains a remarkably tight economy rate of 3.42 and an average of 10.10. Her standout career figures stand at 5/8, including one four-wicket and one five-wicket performance.
Wang Huiying
Wang Huiying has scored 228 runs in 33 matches between 2024 and 2026, batting in 25 innings. She holds a personal high score of 50*, which remains her lone half-century, alongside an average of 14.25. Her aggressive efforts include 28 boundaries at a strike rate of 88.37.
Cai Yuzhi
Cai Yuzhi has taken 24 wickets across 33 appearances from 2024 to 2026, bowling 68.5 overs in total. She holds an economy rate of 5.20 alongside an average of 14.91 and a strike rate of 17.20. Her best bowling effort in WT20Is is an impressive 4/10.
Pitch:
The Pingfeng Campus features a flat, artificial hybrid strip, offering high, consistent bounce that favors batters. Fast bowlers must rely on pace variations since spinners get minimal turn, while an advanced drainage system can dry the field quickly.
Weather:
Expect heavy thunderstorms during the day and mostly cloudy skies at night, with a high of 32°C, a low of 27°C, 78% humidity, and 10 mph winds from the east.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Cai Yuzhi, Jiaping Li, Ma Ruike, Zhao Yihan, Xie Wenyan, Desi Wulandari, Fatimah Albanjari, Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Luh Dewi Wesika, Sang Maypriani, Ni Wayan Sariani
Match Details:
Date – August 21, 2026
Time – 6:00 AM IST
Venue – Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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