At Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, for match 9 of the ongoing 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Premier Cup, Nepal and Bhutan are set to lock horns. The game is scheduled for 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 11th of February 2024.
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
Bhutan – Dechen Wangmo (C), Ngawang Choden, Sonam Choden, Tshering Choden, Yeshey Choden, Karma Dema, Anjuli Ghalley, Anju Gurung, Nidupangmo, Chado Om, Sonam, Eva Yangzom, Sangay Zangmo, Tshering Zangmo
Players to watch out:
Indu Barma
The 26-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, from 42 outings has amassed 587 runs and taken 25 wickets from 27 innings, including respective bests of 55* and 3/5. Indu, in the recently concluded domestic season, was brilliant for the team and carrying forward her form, registered a fine 40 and returned figures of 0/7 (2). She’ll be banked upon for the goods.
Puja Mahato
The 17-year-old pacer, from 14 T20I appearances, has scalped 13 wickets, including the best of 3/6, at an economy rate of 3.70. Puja, in the opener, produced figures of 2/19 and wasn’t required with the bat; however, was in notable form with the bat in the lead-up to this tournament and can be trusted to deliver, both with bat and ball.
Dechen Wangmo
The 30-year-old all-rounder, from 18 T20Is, has accumulated 296 runs, including the highest of 64*, and struck 15 wickets from as many outings, with the best being 4/8. Dechen, in the opener, scored a solid 35-ball 36 and off her two overs, conceded only two runs. It’ll be hoped she capitalizes on this form, continuing to lead the charts.
Anju Gurung
The 29-year-old left-arm pacer has bagged 22 wickets from 18 T20Is, registering the best of 3/6, maintaining an average of 11.13 and an economy rate of 3.71. Anju kicked off this campaign finishing with figures of 3/6 (4) and it’ll be expected of the seasoned campaigner to make the most of this start, producing impactful spells.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at Bayuemas Oval pleases the bowlers, particularly the spinners. The spin-friendly conditions result in an average score in the 70s, requiring batters to exhibit discipline to get to a competitive total.
Weather:
Kuala Lumpur promises ideal conditions for a complete game of cricket with no expected rain. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 29°C, with light winds and humidity of 66%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Kajal Shrestha, Karma Dema, Sita Rana Magar, Rubina Chhetry, Tshering Zangmo, Indu Barma, Ngawang Choden, Yeshey Choden, Puja Mahato, Anju Gurung, Kabita Joshi
Match details:
Date – February 11, 2024
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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