The 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Premier Cup gets underway on the 10th of February, 2024, and match no. 4 will feature a face-off between Nepal and Hong Kong. The game will be played at Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, and live action commences at 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Nepal – Indu Barma (C), Apsari Begam, Dolly Bhatta, Rubina Chhetry, Kabita Joshi, Asmina Karmacharya, Kabita Kunwar, Samjhana Khadka, Puja Mahato, Sita Rana Magar, Bindu Rawal, Sangita Rai, Kajal Shrestha, Roma Thapa
Hong Kong – Kary Chan (C), Natasha Miles, Alison Siu, Betty Chan, Emma Lai, Elysa Hubbard, Iqra Sahar, Lemon Cheung (WK), Mariko Hill, Marina Lamplough, Maryam Bibi, Hiu, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Shanzeen Shahzad (WK), Yasmin Daswani (WK)
Players to watch out:
Rubina Chhetry
The 30-year-old all-rounder has accumulated 586 runs, including the highest of 50, from 42 outings and scalped 34 wickets, including the best of 4/2, from 48 outings. Rubina was outstanding in the recently concluded domestic competition, with both runs and wickets to her name, and will be banked upon for the goods.
Sita Rana Magar
The 31-year-old all-rounder, in 48 T20I appearances, has amassed 757 runs and bagged 43 wickets, including respective bests of 82* and 5/16. Sita, while was economical and amongst wickets in the domestic tournament, wasn’t at her fluent best with the bat. The team will back her to find her mojo with the bat while continuing her bowling form.
Kary Chan
The 26-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has racked up 803 runs from 48 innings and taken 71 wickets from 56 outings, with respective bests being 70 and 5/4. In her most recent series, Kary wasn’t required much with the bat, while with the ball, an inning apart, produced figures of 5/10 and 4/16. She’ll be counted on to step up for the team, leading the charts.
Mariko Hill
The 28-year-old all-rounder has amassed 997 runs and claimed 39 wickets from 52 T20Is, and her best figures read 76 and 5/2. With a couple of match-winning knocks (40 and 66*), and wickets to her name, including her career-best, Mariko was brilliant for the team in their recent series. It’ll be hoped she picks up from where she left.
Pitch:
The Selangor Turf Club is a low-scoring venue that typically favors bowlers, especially spinners. The pitch has a neutral character, and the average score at this venue is in the 90s, making it a challenging venue for batters.
Weather:
The conditions in Kuala Lumpur are expected to be pleasant for the game, with clear, bright skies and a minimal chance of rain during match hours. The temperature is forecasted to be around 28°C, with light winds and humidity at 63%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Kajal Shrestha, Natasha Miles, Marina Lamplough, Sita Rana Magar, Mariko Hill, Rubina Chhetry, Kary Chan, Maryam Bibi, Sangita Rai, Alison Siu, Betty Chan
Match details:
Date – February 10, 2024
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.