In their respective 3rd outings at the ongoing 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Premier Cup, Indonesia and Qatar will face off at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. The game commences at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 13th of February, 2024.
Squads:
Indonesia – Ni Wayan Sariani (C), Andriani, Mia Arda, Ni Ariani, Maria Corazon, Kisi Kasse, Ni Luh Dewi, Sang Maypriani, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini (WK), Ni Made Putri Suwandewi, Kadek Winda Prastini, Desi Wulandari
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:
Ni Put Ayu Nanda Sakarini
The 26-year-old keeper-batter, with 27 T20Is under her belt, has amassed 723 runs, including the highest of 95*, at a healthy average of 38.05. Ni Put departed for 19 in the tournament opener but capitalized on the start, top-scoring with an unbeaten 71* in the following game. It’ll be expected of her to lead the scoring.
Ni Made Putri Suwandewi
The 25-year-old all-rounder, with an average of 8.40 and an economy rate of 3.05, has bagged 40 wickets from 34 outings, with the best being 5/8, while also being handy with the bat. Ni Made has returned figures of 2/23 and 1/2 in this competition and will be relied upon for another good spell.
Angeline Mare
The 23-year-old all-rounder, with 24 T20I appearances, has added 172 runs and 15 wickets to the tally, with respective bests being 36 and 3/10. Though Angeline departed for 11 in the opener, she followed up with a solid 36, while also registering figures of 1/10 and 1/24. She’ll be banked upon for the goods.
Sudha Thapa
The 28-year-old, with 4 T20I outings, has scalped 5 wickets, including the highest of 3/18, at an average of 11.80 and an economy rate of 4.53. Sudha has registered successive figures of 1/8 and 3/18 in this competition, and it’ll be hoped she continues with this form.
Pitch:
The wicket at Bayuemas Oval is a low-scoring one that favors the bowlers, especially spinners. The pitch is balanced to some extent, but the average score remains in the 80s, making it a challenging wicket for batters.
Weather:
Despite scattered thunderstorms, the conditions are favorable for a complete game of cricket as the rain stays away during match hours. The temperature is expected to be around 28°C with light winds and a humidity of 64%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Maria Corazon, Aysha, Andriani, Sabeeja Panayan, Ni Luh Dewi, Angeline Mare, Desi Wulandari, Ni Made Putri Suwandewi, Sudha Thapa, Ni Wayan Sariani
Match details:
Date – February 13, 2024
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.