Bangi’s YSD-UKM Cricket Oval is all set to host the 20th game of the ongoing 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Premier Cup. The game will feature a contest between Bhutan and Hong Kong on the 13th of February, 2024, at 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
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
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:
Tshering Zangmo
The 26-year-old all-rounder, from 19 T20I appearances, has accumulated 200 runs and also taken 17 wickets. Tshering has failed to convert her starts in this competition, departing on scores of 8 and 16, and will be backed to build on these scores, while with the ball, she has registered figures of 2/10. She’ll be relied upon for the goods.
Ngawang Choden
The 17-year-old all-rounder has added 222 runs to the tally, including the highest of 28, from 16 outings, while also picking up 4 wickets from as many innings. Ngawang has registered scores of 9 and 25 while returning figures of 3/5 and 0/13. It’ll be hoped she makes the most of this form.
Maryam Bibi
The 20-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 27 innings, has managed 201 runs and bagged 46 wickets from 41 outings, with bests being 34 and 4/8. In her only outing with the bat, Maryam chipped in with a 19, while in her only bowling outing, she produced figures of 3/4. Her contributions will remain vital for the team’s success.
Betty Chan
The 35-year-old off-spinner, averaging 11.00 with an economy rate of 4.07, has claimed 73 wickets, including the best of 4/13, from 58 outings. Betty has consistently been amongst wickets and carrying forward the momentum, produced successive figures of 1/21 and 1/14 in this competition. It’ll be expected of her to lead the charts.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at YSD-UKM Cricket Oval is a balanced one that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. While batters enjoy the opportunity to score well with an average in the 130s, both pacers and spinners benefit from the conditions.
Weather:
With partly cloudy skies and a minimal chance of rain, the conditions are ideal for a complete game of cricket in Bangi. The temperature is expected to hover around 31°C, with light winds and humidity at 63%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Yasmin Daswani, Natasha Miles, Marina Lamplough, Mariko Hill, Kary Chan, Tshering Zangmo, Ngawang Choden, Maryam Bibi, Anju Gurung, Iqra Sahar, Betty Chan
Match details:
Date – February 13, 2024
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.