Match 10 at the UKM-YSD Cricket Oval presents a classic between Bahrain and Thailand in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026. The Thai team has long been the benchmark for associate cricket in Asia, boasting an incredibly structured setup and players with extensive global tournament experience under their belts. Bahrain, meanwhile, is still carving out its footprint on the big stage. They possess a determined squad led by key individuals like Deepika Rasangika and Tharanga Gajanayake, who bring plenty of fighting spirit. They will know they are facing an uphill battle against a cohesive opposition, but it is precisely this lack of pressure that could make them dangerous.
Squads:
Bahrain Women’s Cricket Team
Ishara Madhuwanthi, Nipuni Nadeera, Reema Nazar, Sheetal Hate, Aqsa Tariq, Deepika Rasangika, Reshel Dsouza, Sweeta Corda, Ashwini Govinda, Sadamali Bhakshala (wk), Sana Butt (wk), Eman Shahzadi, Mishal Siraj, Rasika Rodrigo, Sudeshika Ranawaka, Swarna Nunna
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenan Kanoh, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong
Players to watch out:
Natthakan Chantham
From 2018 to 2026, Natthakan Chantham built an incredible, long-lasting T20I career and established herself as a top-order batter. She has amassed an incredible 2,692 runs at an exceptional average of 32.43 across 119 games and 115 innings, aided by 32 not outs. Her remarkable undefeated highest score of 148*, coupled with 1 century, 12 half-centuries, 320 fours, and 27 sixes, demonstrate her explosive yet methodical approach.
Thipatcha Putthawong
From 2019 until 2026, Thipatcha Putthawong was a world-class bowling threat. She has bowled in 95 innings over 98 games, delivering 341.1 overs and taking an amazing 149 wickets. She has an amazing average of just 9.36 runs per wicket, a tight economy rate of 4.09, and outstanding top figures of 5/6, which are bolstered by two 5-wicket hauls and six 4-wicket hauls.
Deepika Rasangika
Rasangika has put up highly impactful batting numbers from 2022 to 2026. In just 36 matches and 34 innings, she has amassed an impressive 1,195 runs, remaining unbeaten 10 times to secure an outstanding average of 49.79. She scores quickly, holding an aggressive strike rate of 121.69 across 982 balls faced. Her aggressive intent is clear from her boundary count, smashing 182 fours and 2 sixes, alongside 4 fifties and 2 centuries, including a massive unbeaten high score of 161.
Tharanga Gajanayake
Gajanayake has provided crucial defensive stability and breakthrough potential between 2022 and 2026. Over the course of 32 matches, she has taken the ball in 29 innings, delivering a total of 92 overs and picking up 21 wickets. She maintains a bowling average of 27.23 and an economy rate of 6.21, proving difficult for batters to get away easily. Her career best figures stand at a disciplined 3/4, highlighting her knack for producing highly restrictive, match-winning spells.
Pitch:
This venue is known for being a bit more sluggish. The ball often holds in the surface, making free-flowing strokeplay a challenge early in the innings. It heavily favors tactical spinners and medium-pacers who can effectively use cutters and variations.
Weather:
Bangi will face high humidity with a strong chance of convective rain developing by midday or early afternoon. A shortened game is always a possibility here, making the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) calculations a major tactical factor.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Deepika Rasangika, Sweeta Corda, Mishal Siraj, Rasika Rodrigo, Sudeshika Ranawaka, Natthakan Chantham, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong
Match Details:
Date – June 04, 2026
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on ACC YouTube channel.
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