For match no. 11 of the inaugural edition of the Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Emerging Asia Cup, Hong Kong, and Nepal are set to lock horns at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, on the 16th of June, 2023, at 6:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Nepal and Hong Kong find themselves placed in group A, currently holding the 3rd and 4th positions on the points table. Both teams faced defeat in their opening matches, and their most recent games were unfortunately abandoned due to rain.
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
Nepal – Rubina Chhetry (C), Indu Barma, Apsari Begam, Ishwori Bist, Kabita Joshi, Asmina Karmacharya, Samjhana Khadka, Saraswati Kumari, Kabita Kunwar, Sita Rana Magar, Kritika Marasini, Jyoti Pandey (WK), Bindu Rawal, Kajal Shrestha (WK)
Players to watch out:
Natasha Miles
The 34-year-old, England-born Hong Kong national, in 22 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has scored 483 runs, including the highest of 86*. Miles has been in hot form lately, however in the opener was cheaply dismissed for just 2.
Mariko Hill
The 27-year-old all-rounder in 39 T20Is has scored 755 runs including the highest of 76 and has struck 25 wickets with the best being 3/14. Mariko has been consistent with the ball lately but didn’t have a bowl in the opener, while scoring 14 runs.
Kabita Kunwar
The 19-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, in 16 innings has scored 118 runs, including the highest of 31, while in 34 bowling outings has struck 30 scalps. Kabita had a brilliant opener recording figures of 20 with the bat and 2/12 with the ball.
Sita Rana Magar
The 31-year-old all-rounder, in 35 T20I outings has scored 590 runs, including the highest of 82*, while in 34 bowling innings, has struck 35 wickets. Sita got her campaign underway registering figures of 6 and 2/16.
Pitch:
The center wicket heavily favors the pacers, creating ideal conditions for bowling, as evident from the average score in the 110s. However, batters with good tactical skills and shot selection can still score runs effectively.
Weather:
With thundershowers on the radar, there is a high probability of the game being rained out, yet again. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 29°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 82%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Jyoti Pandey, Natasha Miles, Kabita Joshi, Rubina Chhetry, Sita Rana Magar, Kary Chan, Mariko Hill, Kabita Kunwar, Indu Barma, Betty Chan, Maryam Bibi
Match details:
Date – June 17, 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.