The ongoing 8th edition of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup has marked its return after a few years of absences’. The tournament is now at its business end and with teams eying qualification for the knockouts, the race is heated up. Match no. 16 will see Thailand play Malaysia at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium at 8:30 AM IST.
Head-To-Head:
The two sides have played a couple of matches against the other that see Thailand hold a 100% record against Malaysia with wins in both games.
Squads:
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
Malaysia – Winifred Duraisingam (C), Mas Elysa (VC), Elsa Hunter, Ainna Hamizah, Nurilyaa, Wan Julia, Mahirah Izzati, Arianna, Intan, Dhanusri, Aina Najwa, Sasha Azmi, Nur Dania, Noor Hayati, Aisya Eleesa
Players to watch:
Elsa Hunter
The 17-year-old in 28 innings has got to 429 runs and has got the highest score of 53*. In the tournament alone, she’d started well against Pakistan with a mature 29*, but then couldn’t capitalise as she departed on single-digit scores. In the side’s most recent outing, she looked fine for her 18.
Natthakan Chantham
The 26-year-old in 52 innings has got to 1145 runs and has got the highest score of 88* to her name. In the tournament alone, she’s got a couple of starts, but failed to convert and there only was one such occasion when she got a 61 against Pakistan.
Sasha Azmi
The 21-year-old off-spinner in 22 innings has picked up 25 wickets and has got to the best figures of 4/20. In the tournament alone, she’s been in fine form having registered figures of 0/18, 0/37, 1/7, 1/15 and 2/10.
Thipatcha Putthawong
The 18-year-old slow left-arm orthodox in 15 innings has picked up 13 wickets and has got the best figures of 2/12. In the tournament, she too has been in fine form having registered figures of 1/23, 2/26, 1/21 and 2/12.
Pitch:
The 22 dry yards at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium please the spinners and pacers with variations can look to extract enough from the surface. The batters ideally should look to spend some time in the middle and then opt to switch gears in wanting to play aggressive cricket. With that said, a target around the 145 mark should bring to us a good competitive game.
Weather :
It simply could turn out to be a disappointing day of cricket if the rain gods don’t stay kind as the radar has rains forecasted from early morning hours till early evening and the temperature hovers around the late 20s and early 30s.
Fantasy playing XI :
Natthakan Chantham, Winifred Duraisingam, Elsa Hunter, Naruemol Chaiwai, Mas Elysa, Rosenan Kanoh, Sasha Azmi, Thipatcha Putthawong, Ainna Hamizah, Mahirah Izzati, Sornnarin Tippoch
Match Details :
Date – 09-Oct-2022
Time – 8:30 AM IST
Venue – Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Live streaming – The game will be televised live on Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD and digitally can be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar.