The 10th match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2022 will be played between Pakistan and Thailand on October 6 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. The game will begin at 8.30 AM IST.
Both teams will play their third match of the tournament. While Pakistan has won both games so far, Thailand has lost in both encounters.
Head-to-Head
Pakistan and Thailand have played two T20Is against each other, out of which Thailand has won one, and one match did not produce a result.
Squads
Pakistan: Bismah Maroof (C), Aiman Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali (WK), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (WK), Tuba Hassan
Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Nannapat Koncharoenkai (vc, wk), Nattaya Boochatham, Nanthita Boonsukham, Natthakan Chantham, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenan Kanoh, Suwanan Khiaoto, Banthida Leephatthana, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Chanida Sutthiruang, Sornnarin Tippoch
Players to watch
Diana Baig:
The right-arm speedster of Pakistan was one of the most successful bowlers for her team in her last fixture against Bangladesh. She opened the bowling and bowled well with the new ball. She accounted for 11/2 in three overs, striking in her first over. She exhibited good control over her lines and lengths.
Sidra Ameen:
The right-handed opening batter of Pakistan led the run chase from the front as she mustered an undefeated 36 off 35, including four boundaries in her last game against Bangladesh. She stitched a crucial 49-run partnership with her opening partner Muneeba Ali to set the tone for the run chase.
Thipatcha Putthawong:
Thailand’s left-arm spinner was the bowlers’ pick in her last appearance against Sri Lanka. She scalped 26/2 in her full quota of four overs, picking up both the wickets in the final over of the innings. She came into bowl as the first change and was effective in the death overs.
Chanida Sutthiruang:
The talented all-rounder from Thailand was the top scorer with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 37 off 42, including three boundaries. She came in to bat in the seventh over and took the onus of her team’s batting. She played some stunning shots and ran well between the wickets. She also opened the bowling with Nattaya Boochatham and bowled three overs, conceding 27 runs.
Pitch
This will be the 10th match of the tournament at the venue. The teams batting first have won six games, while the teams batting second have won four. The last match saw close to 180 runs being scored. Only seven wickets fell in the process. The pitch is expected to be on the slower side. Expect the spinners to yield rich dividends from the wicket.
Weather
The weather is expected to see sunshine and some clouds. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 31 degrees Celsius. There will be 61 percent cloud cover and a 25 percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the north-northeast.
Fantasy Playing XI
Muneeba Ali, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof, Natthakan Chantham, Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar, Chanida Sutthiruang, Diana Baig, Thipatcha Putthawong, Sadia Iqbal
Match details
Date: October 6, 2022
Time: 8.30 AM IST
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Live streaming: Star Sports Network
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