Match no. 10 of the ongoing inaugural edition of the Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Emerging Asia Cup features a clash between Sri Lanka A and Malaysia. The game will be held at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, on the 16th of June, 2023, at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
In Group B, Sri Lanka is placed 2nd on the points table with 3 points from 2 games, including a win and an abandoned game. On the other hand, Malaysia is at the bottom of the table, having lost both their games.
Squads:
Sri Lanka A – Sathya Sandeepani (C), Malsha Shehani (VC), Imesha Dulani, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nimesha Madushani, Madushika Methtananda, Sachini Nisansala, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Nilakshana Sandamini, Tharika Sewwandi, Rashmi Silva, Umesha Thimashini, Dewmi Vihanga, Piyumi Wathsala
Malaysia – Mas Elysa (C), Ainna Hamizah Hashim (VC), Musfirah Nur Ainaa, Nik Nur Atiela, Christina Baret (WK), Aisya Eleesa, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Wan Julia (WK), Aina Najwa (WK), Nur Arianna Natsya, Amalin Sorfina, Suabika Manivannan, Nur Dania Syuhada, Yusrina Yaakop
Players to watch out:
Imesha Dulani
The 21-year-old batter has played only a game for the senior national side and it had come in the One-Day International (ODI). Imesha in the tournament opener had a decent start contributing 15 runs.
Malsha Shehani
The 28-year-old pacer in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), in 9 innings has struck 4 wickets and scored 47 runs. While Malsha in the tournament opener departed cheaply for 1, produced bowling figures of 2/13.
Arianna Natsya
The 21-year-old bowling all-rounder in T20Is, in 31 innings has struck 21 wickets, while has also scored 110 runs in 23 outings. However, Arianna hasn’t had a bowl in the tournament and has got off to a poor start with the bat.
Nur Dania Syuhada
The 17-year-old spinner in T20Is, in 27 bowling innings has struck 18 wickets at an economy rate of 4.95. Nur had a brilliant start to her campaign having produced outstanding bowling figures of 2/25 (4) in the opener.
Pitch:
The slow-natured center wicket at the venue poses a challenge for batters to score with ease, and the average score in the 110s attests to this fact. Bowlers, particularly pacers, play a crucial role in dictating the game’s outcome.
Weather:
With scattered thundershowers on the radar, rain could once again play spoilsport, potentially resulting in a washout. The temperature is forecasted to be around 28°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 85%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nilakshana Sandamini, Mas Elysa, Vishmi Gunaratne, Imesha Dulani, Ainna Hamizah, Mahirah Izzati, Madushika Methtananda, Malsha Shehani, Aisya Eleesa, Sathya Sandeepani, Nimesha Madushani
Match details:
Date – June 16, 2023
Time – 11:00 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.