The upcoming match between Malaysia and Qatar will be the 16th of the ongoing 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Premier Cup. The game is slated for the 11th of February 2024, at Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, and will commence at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Malaysia – Winifred Duraisingam (C), Mas Elysa (VC), Nur Aishah, Amalin Sorfina, Aisya Eleesa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Elsa Hunter, Jamahidaya Intan, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Wan Julia (WK), Dhanusri Muhunan, Aina Najwa (WK), Nur Arianna Natsya, Nur Dania Syuhada
Qatar – Aysha (C), Sarrinah Ahmed, Rizpha Bano Emmanuel (WK), Krishna Bhuva, Saachi Dhadwal, Taful Elkhair, Khadija Imtiaz, Trupti Kale (WK), Devanandha Kavinisseri, Angeline Mare, Sabeeja Panayan, Rochelle Quyn, Shrutiben Rana, Sudha Thapa
Players to watch out:
Mahirah Izzati Ismail
The 23-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 33 innings, has accumulated 324 runs and from 35 outings has scalped 37 wickets, with respective bests being 44* and 3/8. In the opener, Mahirah registered figures of 0/10 (1) and scored 24* off 33 balls. She’ll be banked upon for the goods.
Mas Elysa
The 22-year-old all-rounder has racked up 1005 runs from 65 outings and bagged 30 wickets from 37 innings, including respective bests of 59 and 6/3. Continuing to be impactful, Mas returned figures of 2/7 and also scored a fine 53-ball 35. It’ll be expected of the seasoned campaigner to lead the charts.
Aysha
The 33-year-old all-rounder has amassed 560 runs and taken 17 wickets from 28 T20I appearances and registered bests of 113* and 3/18. Aysha was a standout in the opener, scoring a 17-ball 27 and also finishing on figures of 1/22 (3). It’ll be hoped she makes the most of this start.
Saachi Dhadwal
The 17-year-old all-rounder, from 28 T20I outings, has managed 295 runs, including the highest of 51*, and also struck 16 wickets, including the best of 2/8. Saachi produced figures of 2/8 in the opener and though she departed for 5, can be trusted to deliver with the bat, while continuing her bowling form.
Pitch:
The Selangor Turf Club wicket is a balanced one, and the even surface is a highlight. The wicket provides scoring opportunities for batters and wickets for bowlers, and pacers, in particular, are effective on this pitch.
Weather:
Kuala Lumpur promises ideal conditions for a complete game of cricket with no expected rain. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 32°C, with light winds and humidity of 66%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Wan Julia, Mas Elysa, Khadija Imtiaz, Winifred Duraisingam, Aysha, Saachi Dhadwal, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Sabeeja Panayan, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Arianna Natsya, Sudha Thapa
Match details:
Date – February 11, 2024
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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