The 12th match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2022 will be played between UAE and Thailand on October 7 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. The game will begin at 8.30 AM IST.
Both teams will play their fourth match of the tournament. UAE and Thailand have won one game and lost two so far in this competition. They register emphatic wins in their last encounters. While UAE beat Malaysia by seven wickets, Thailand pipped Pakistan by four wickets.
Head-to-Head
UAE and Thailand have played five T20Is against each other, and Thailand has won all the games.
Squads
UAE: Chaya Mughal (C), Esha Oza, Kavisha Egodage, Rishitha Rajith, Khushi Sharma, Theertha Satish (WK), Lavanya Keny, Priyanjali Jain, Suraksha Kotte, Natasha Cherriath, Indhuja Nandakumar, Mahika Gaur, Vaishnave Mahesh, Siya Gokhale, Samaira Dharnidharka
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
Vaishnave Mahesh:
The right-arm leg-spinner of UAE had a good outing with the ball in her last fixture against Malaysia. She accounted for 13/1 in four overs and was the most economical bowler. She exhibited consistency with her lines and lengths and was effective towards the business end of the innings.
Theertha Satish:
The left-handed opening batter and wicket-keeper of UAE scored an undefeated 62 off 60 in her last match against Malaysia. Her innings was studded with eight boundaries. The southpaw anchored the run chase and helped her team register a seven-wicket win chasing 89.
Sornnarin Tippoch:
The right-arm off-spinner of Thailand was the pick of the bowlers in her last appearance against Pakistan. She scalped 20/2 in her full quota of four overs. She bowled well in the death overs picking up wickets in the 16th and 18th overs.
Natthakan Chantham:
The right-handed opening batter of Thailand won the player of the match in her last outing against Pakistan. She muscled 61 off 51, including five boundaries and two sixes. She led the run chase from the front and guided her team to a four-wicket win chasing 117.
Pitch
This will be the 12th match of the tournament at the venue. The teams batting first have won six games, while the teams batting second have won five. The last match saw 170 runs being scored. 15 wickets fell in the process. Batters may find it difficult to score quickly. On the other hand, spinners could get some purchase from the wicket.
Weather
The weather is expected to be sunny to partly cloudy. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 33 degrees Celsius. There will be a 25 percent cloud cover and a 25 percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the south-southwest.
Fantasy Playing XI
Theertha Satish, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Sornnarin Tippoch, Kavisha Egodage, Chaya Mughal, Esha Oza, Chanida Sutthiruang, Mahika Gaur, Thipatcha Putthawong, Vaishnave Mahesh
Match details
Date: October 7, 2022
Time: 8.30 AM IST
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Live streaming: Star Sports Network
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