The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia will go head-to-head in the final of the ongoing 2024 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s T20 Premier Cup. The game will be played at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, on the 18th of February 2024, at 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
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
Malaysia – Winifred Duraisingam (C), Mas Elysa (VC), Nur Aishah, Amalin Sorfina, Aisya Eleesa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Elsa Hunter, Jamahidaya Intan, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Wan Julia (WK), Dhanusri Muhunan, Aina Najwa (WK), Nur Arianna Natsya, Nur Dania Syuhada
Players to watch out:
Esha Oza
The 26-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, from 71 outings has racked up 1832 runs and scalped 49 wickets from 56 innings. Esha kicked off her campaign registering scores of 36, 114*, and 24*; however, in her recent couple of outings has departed on scores of 8 and 14. While she has only picked up a wicket, she has been consistently economical and can be banked on for another all-round effort.
Thipatcha Putthawong
The 19-year-old left-arm spinner, with an average of 10.66 and an economy rate of 4.06, has bagged 62 wickets, including the best of 5/8, from 44 T20Is, while also being handy with the bat. Thipatcha, in her recent couple of outings, has registered scores of 22* and 21, while returning bowling figures of 2/26 and 2/12. It’ll be expected of her to carry forward this momentum into the Final.
Mas Elysa
The 22-year-old all-rounder, from 69 T20I outings, has amassed 1126 runs and struck 34 wickets from 40 innings. In this competition, while Mas has been outstanding with the ball, she’s failed to continue with her batting form, departing on scores of 19 and 13 in her recent outings. She’ll be backed to build on these starts and deliver the goods.
Mahirah Izzati Ismail
The 23-year-old all-rounder, from 47 T20I appearances, has picked up 46 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 3.86, and chipped in, scoring 366 runs. Mahirah hasn’t been required much with the bat, while with the ball, has produced figures of 5/11, 1/11, and 2/20 in her previous 3 outings. It’ll be hoped she steps up, leading the charts, in the must-win.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Bayuemas Oval offers a fair contest between bat and ball. With an average score in the 90s, it promises an intriguing contest. Pacers enjoy favorable conditions on this pitch, while spinners can also make an impact.
Weather:
The conditions at Bayuemas Oval are forecasted to be pleasant for the game, with sunny skies. The temperature is expected to be around 30°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 61%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Theertha Satish, Wan Julia, Mas Elysa, Elsa Hunter, Kavisha Egodage, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Esha Oza, Winifred Duraisingam, Heena Hotchandhani, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh
Match details:
Date – February 18, 2024
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on FanCode and the Asian Cricket Council YouTube channel.
