Match No. 7 of the ongoing inaugural edition of the Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Emerging Asia Cup will see Hong Kong and Pakistan A contest at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, on the 15th of June, 2023, at 06:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Pakistan successfully defended their modest total of 87, securing a 9-run victory in their opening match against Nepal. In contrast, Hong Kong faced a crushing defeat in their opener against India, being bowled out for a mere 34 runs and losing by 9 wickets.
Squads:
Hong Kong – Kary Chan (C), Maryam Bibi, Betty Chan, Shing Chan, Hiu Ying Cheung (WK), Mariko Hill, Emma Lai, Marina Lamplough, Natasha Miles, Iqra Sahar, Shanzeen Shahzad (WK), Alison Siu, Yee Shan To, Ruchitha Venkatesh
Pakistan A – Fatima Sana (C), Najiha Alvi, Yusra Amir, Lubna Behram, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Gulrukh, Tuba Hassan, Anoosha Nasir, Natalia Parvaiz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Sadaf Shamas, Umm-e-Hani, Shawaal Zulfiqar
Players to watch out:
Kary Chan
The 26-year-old all-rounder in 41 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has scored 650 runs and struck 45 scalps, including respective bests of 45 and 5/7. The lone over Kary sent down she conceded just 1 run of it.
Betty Chan
The 34-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, in 23 innings has scored 85 runs, while has struck 59 wickets, including the best of 4/13 in 44 outings. Betty had a decent outing in the opener registering figures of 1/15 (2).
Syeda Aroob Shah
The 19-year-old all-rounder has represented Pakistan at both junior and senior international levels. In the opener, Syeda departed for a duck, while produced bowling figures of 2/16 (4).
Tuba Hassan
The 22-year-old leg-spinner in T20Is, in 19 bowling innings has struck 17 wickets, while has been handy scoring 30 runs in 5 outings. Tuba had a brilliant opener contributing 9 with the bat and registering bowling figures of 2/23.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at the venue pose challenges for batters, resulting in an average score in the 110s. However, a few games might witness high-scoring affairs. Bowlers, particularly pacers, enjoy favorable conditions on this track.
Weather:
With scattered thunderstorms on the radar, there is a high probability of rain interruptions during the game. The temperature is expected to be in the late 20s, with light winds and a humidity level of 81%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Gull Feroza, Natasha Miles, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Anoosha Nasir, Kary Chan, Fatima Sana, Mariko Hill, Syeda Aroob Shah, Betty Chan, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani
Match details:
Date – June 15, 2023
Time – 6:30 AM IST
Venue – Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
