In the ACC Women’s Premier League 2026, Thailand Women have been a class apart in Group A, cruising through their group-stage matches with a flawless four-on-four record. Their relentless bowling unit has bowled teams out for minuscule scores like 19 and 40, capping off their group run with a comfortable 42-run victory over Japan. Nepal, on the other hand, had a bit of a mixed journey in Group D. While they started strong by comfortably clearing the hurdles against Qatar and Bhutan, they ran into a wall against Hong Kong, where their batting lineup folded for just 40 runs. They enter the knockouts as runners-up, eager to erase that memory and prove they belong at the top table.
Squads:
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
Nepal Women’s Cricket Team
Indu Barma (C), Puja Mahato (VC), Suman Bist, Rachana Chaudhary, Rubina Chhetry, Kabita Joshi, Anu Kadayat, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar, Rubi Poddar (WK), Bindu Rawal, Riya Sharma, Roma Thapa, Manisha Upadhayay
Players to watch out:
Phannita Maya
Phannita Maya has been a highly reliable presence for Thailand, contributing heavily with both bat and ball across her 4 appearances. In the batting department, she has scored 83 runs across 4 innings, remarkably being dismissed only once to finish with a commanding average of 83.00 and a swift strike rate of 136.06. On the bowling front, she has shouldered 13 overs to claim 7 wickets with a tight economy rate of 3.23, including a best bowling performance of 3 for 4.
Sita Rana Magar
Sita Rana Magar has featured in 3 matches for Nepal during this campaign, making a modest but steady contribution at the crease. In her 2 batting innings, she has managed a total of 38 runs with a top score of 37, operating at a healthy strike rate of 126.66. While she hasn’t quite broken out into big scores yet, her ability to score quickly has provided essential momentum to the top order when called upon.
Thipatcha Putthawong
Thipatcha Putthawong has been a major weapon in Thailand’s bowling arsenal, currently sitting as one of the top wicket-takers of the tournament. Over her 4 matches, she has bowled 14 overs and scalped an impressive 10 wickets at a stunningly low average of 3.30 and an exceptionally parsimonious economy rate of 2.35. Her standout performance includes a sensational spell of 5 for 3, which effectively dismantled the opposition.
Rubina Chhetry
Rubina Chhetry has provided crucial bowling support for Nepal through her 3 tournament appearances. She has sent down 11.5 overs and managed to bag 7 wickets, keeping a tight lid on things with a very respectable economy rate of 3.63. Her best bowling figures of 3 for 8 highlight her capability to tear through middle orders and break dangerous partnerships just as they begin to build.
Pitch:
A balanced, standard T20 deck that generally keeps both batters and bowlers interested. While it can produce competitive totals, the average first-innings score hovers around 132, sliding closer to 100 in the second innings. It tends to offer decent lateral movement early on, making setting a target slightly more favorable historically.
Weather:
Expect a maximum temperature of 32°C and a minimum of 24°C. The daytime will feature scattered thunderstorms with a 25% chance of rain, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 5 mph, while the humidity will hover around 77%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Natthakan Chantham, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Phannita Maya, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong, Indu Barma, Puja Mahato, Rubina Chhetry, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar
Match Details:
Date – June 10, 2026
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on ACC YouTube channel.
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