Senior teams of Singapore and Thailand will go head-to-head in match no. 21 of the ongoing 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Premier Cup. The game will be played at the Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur, on the 13th of February 2024, at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Singapore – Shafina Mahesh (C), Ada Bhasin, Riyaa Bhasin, Haresh Dhavina, Diviya G K, Devika Galia, Piumi Gurusinghe (WK), Vinu Kumar, Sara Merican, Jocelyn Pooranakaran, Johanna Pooranakaran, Damini Ramesh, Roshni Seth, Vathana Sreemurugavel
Thailand – Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Natthakan Chantam, Nattaya Boochatham, Nanthita Boonsukham, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suwanan Khiaoto (WK), Nannapat Koncharoenkai (WK), Phannita Maya, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Thipatcha Putthawong, Chanida Sutthiruang, Apishara Suwanchonrati, Sornnarin Tippoch
Players to watch out:
Shafina Mahesh
The 24-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, from 39 outings has accumulated 491 runs and scalped 24 wickets from 27 innings. Shafina has struggled for runs this competition; however, she has compensated with the ball, returning figures of 0/16 and 1/19. She’ll be backed to find her form with the bat while continuing with her bowling form.
Johanna Pooranakaran
The 19-year-old pacer, from 13 T20I innings, has bagged 9 wickets, including the best of 2/10. In her only outing this competition, Johanna wasn’t required with the bat, while she rewrote her bowling figures to 2/10. She has been in notable form lately, and it’ll be expected of her to continue with this momentum.
Chanida Sutthiruang
The 30-year-old all-rounder has amassed 723 runs from 61 T20I innings and has struck 63 wickets from 74 outings, with respective bests of 46* and 5/4. Thipatcha has produced bowling figures of 3/9 and 1/13 from a couple of games this competition while remaining unbeaten on 26* in her only outing. She’ll be counted on to deliver the goods.
Thipatcha Putthawong
The 19-year-old left-arm off-spinner, with an average of 11.03 and an economy rate of 4.07, has claimed 56 wickets, including the best of 5/8, from 41 T20Is, while also being handy with the bat. Thipatcha, in her most recent outing, registered figures of 1/14 and rewrote her career-best with the bat to 37. It’ll be hoped she makes the most of this form.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Royal Selangor Club offers favorable conditions for bowlers, particularly spinners, resulting in an average score in the 90s. Batters face challenges on this wicket but can look to convert their starts once they find their rhythm.
Weather:
The conditions at the Royal Selangor Club are expected to be pleasant for the game, with clear skies and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is forecasted to be around 33°C, with light winds and humidity at 61%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Naruemol Chaiwai, Ada Bhasin, Shafina Mahesh, Phannita Maya, Chanida Sutthiruang, Diviya G K, Nattaya Boochatham, Thipatcha Putthawong, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Johanna Pooranakaran
Match details:
Date – February 13, 2024
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.