The upcoming match featuring Japan and the United Arab Emirates will be the 22nd of the ongoing 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Premier Cup. The game is slated for the 13th of February at the Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, and live action commences at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Japan – Mai Yanagida (C), Ahilya Chandel, Ayumi Fujikawa, Hinase Goto, Haruna Iwasaki, Shimako Kato, Elena Kusuda-Nairn, Akari Nishimura (WK), Erika Oda, Meg Ogawa, Kurumi Ota, Seika Sumi, Erika Toguchi-Quinn, Nonoha Yasumoto
United Arab Emirates – Esha Oza (C, WK), Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Siya Gokhale, Heena Hotchandhani, Al Maseera Jahangir, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Rishitha Rajith, Theertha Satish (WK), Khushi Sharma, Mehak Thakur
Players to watch out:
Erika Oda
The 36-year-old opening batter, with 26 T20I appearances, has accumulated 453 runs, including the highest of 48. Erika departed for 1 in the tournament opener; however, she was quickly back amongst runs with a fine 26-ball 36 in her most recent outing. It’ll be hoped that she capitalizes on this return to form, leading the charts.
Erika Toguchi-Quinn
The 26-year-old leg-spinner, with 14 T20I outings, has taken 10 wickets, including the best of 3/13, maintaining an economy rate of 4.35. Erika has only a wicket to her name off a couple of outings this competition, yet has been outstanding, producing figures of 0/13 (4) and 1/7 (4). She’ll be counted on to deliver the breakthroughs.
Esha Oza
The 26-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, with 68 outings, has racked up 1786 runs, including the highest of 158*, and struck 49 wickets from 53 innings. Esha kicked off her campaign with a solid 36 and followed up with a majestic 114*, while also returning figures of 0/6 and 1/4. She’ll be banked upon for the goods.
Suraksha Kotte
The 20-year-old off-spinner, with an average of 10.96 and an economy rate of 4.00, has scalped 28 wickets from 32 T20I outings and produced the best of 4/12. Suraksha has been in good form in this competition, registering successive figures of 2/7 and 3/9. It’ll be expected of her to carry forward with this form.
Pitch:
The Selangor Turf Club offers a fairly balanced center wicket, but bowlers, and pacers, in particular, hold an advantage. The average score at the venue is in the 110s, and batters, when they have spent enough time in the middle, can switch gears seamlessly.
Weather:
Scattered thunderstorms on the radar pose no threat to the game, as showers are forecasted to stay away during match hours. The temperature is expected to hover around 33°C, with light winds and humidity at 61%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Theertha Satish, Hinase Goto, Khushi Sharma, Mai Yanagida, Esha Oza, Ayumi Fujikawa, Kavisha Egodage, Ahilya Chandel, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Shimako Kato
Match details:
Date – February 13, 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.