The first semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2022 will be played between India and Thailand on October 13 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. The game will begin at 8.30 AM IST.
Going into the semi-finals, India has won five out of their six matches, and Thailand, on the other hand, has won three out of their six games. When the two sides met in the league stage, India pipped Thailand by nine wickets.
Head-to-Head
India and Thailand have played two T20Is against each other, and India won both games.
Squads
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Richa Ghosh (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Sabbhineni Meghana, Kiran Navgire, Sneh Rana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Meghna Singh, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav
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
Deepti Sharma:
The Indian all-rounder is one of the most successful bowlers in this competition, with 10 wickets in six matches. She has been effective with the new ball inside the powerplay. She has also contributed with the bat, mustering 91 in four innings.
Jemimah Rodrigues:
The right-handed batter of India has been in good form in this tournament. She is the leading run-getter with 188 runs in four innings. With a couple of half-centuries, she averages a stellar 94 and has a blistering strike rate of 145.
Thipatcha Putthawong:
The wily left-arm spinner of Thailand has been the pick of the bowlers for her team in this competition. She has accounted for eight wickets in six matches. She has exhibited good control over her lines and lengths and kept the batters at bay.
Natthakan Chantham:
The right-handed opening batter of Thailand is the highest run-scorer for her team in this tournament. She has muscled 116 runs in six matches, including one half-century, and has been the backbone of the team’s batting. She will be a vital cog for team Thailand.
Pitch
The venue has hosted 20 full matches in this tournament so far, out of which teams batting first have won 13 and the teams batting second have won seven. The captain winning the toss may look to bowl first, with a high chance of rain predicted. Expect the bowlers to get some assistance due to the cloudy conditions. Also, the pitch has undergone a lot of wear and tear and may play on the slower side.
Weather
The weather is expected to see plenty of morning clouds, followed by clouds and sun in the afternoon. A thunderstorm could be on the cards. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 30 degrees Celsius. There will be a 63 percent cloud cover and an 80 percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the southeast.
Fantasy Playing XI
Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Natthakan Chantham, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Sneh Rana
Match details
Date: October 13, 2022
Time: 8.30 AM IST
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Live streaming: Star Sports Network
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