In the final league game and match No. 24 of the ongoing 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Premier Cup, Nepal and Maldives will take center stage at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi, on the 13th of February, 2024, at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
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
Maldives – Sumayya Abdul (C), Aishath Meesa Rameez (VC), Hafsaa Abdhulla (WK), Shamma Ali, Fathimath Anaal, Sajaa Fathimath, Latsha Haleemath, Hawwa Ifasha, Leen Luthufee, Fathimath Malha, Nabaa Naseem, Hamza Niyaz, Hawwa Shaaiqa
Players to watch out:
Sita Rana Magar
The 31-year-old all-rounder, from 50 T20I appearances, has racked up 825 runs and also struck 45 wickets, with bests being 82* and 5/16. In the competition, Sita has registered scores of 36* and 32*, while also returning figures of 1/22 and 1/8. She is in form and will be banked upon for the goods.
Kabita Joshi
The 27-year-old pacer, from 17 T20Is, has scalped 11 wickets, including the best of 2/5, maintaining an economy rate of 4.01 and being a handy contributor with the bat. Kabita has produced figures of 1/15 and 1/7 this tournament, and it’ll be hoped she continues with this form, while also chipping in with the bat.
Latsha Haleemath
The 18-year-old has managed only 17 runs from 5 outings and taken 2 wickets from 3 innings. Following 4 successive ducks, Latsha in her most recent outing scored 17 runs, and following bowling figures of 2/23 in the opener, she was on the receiving end, leaking 43 runs. She’ll be backed to lead from the front.
Nabba Naseem
The 17-year-old, averaging 15.75 and maintaining an economy rate of 7.87, has picked up 4 wickets from 2 T20I outings. Nabba, on debut, produced figures of 3/23 in the opener and in the following game finished with figures of 1/40. It’ll be hoped she carries forward this momentum, producing impactful spells.
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, bowlers, 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 29°C, with light winds and humidity at 63%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Kajal Shrestha, Samjhana Khadka, Rubina Chhetry, Sita Rana Magar, Indu Barma, Puja Mahato, Nabaa Naseem, Latsha Haleemath, Kabita Kunwar, Kabita Joshi, Aishath Meesa Rameez
Match details:
Date – February 13, 2024
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.