The second match of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 promises to be a competitive encounter as Papua New Guinea Women (PNG-W) take on United Arab Emirates Women at the Asian Institute of Technology Ground in Bangkok. Both sides will be eager to seize early momentum in this tournament, with PNG-W looking to leverage their home ground experience while UAE-W aims to continue their impressive form from recent series.
Papua New Guinea’s squad features key players like captain Brenda Tau, who doubles as an effective wicketkeeper, alongside dynamic batters such as Tanya Ruma and Sibona Jimmy. Their pace attack, led by Isabel Toua and Vicky Araa, will look to challenge UAE’s batting lineup.
On the other hand, UAE Women’s team boasts strong contenders including their captain and leading batter Esha Oza, whose recent performances have been noteworthy. The supporting cast including openers Lavanya Keny and Rinitha Rajith, along with skilled all-rounders like Heena Harish Hotchandani, gives UAE a balanced team ready to take on PNG.
Squads:
Papua New Guinea Women’s Cricket Team
Konio Oala, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Miria Raio, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Dika Lohia, Erani Pokana, Geua Tom, Hane Tau, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom
United Arab Emirates Women’s Cricket Team
Esha Oza, Al Maseera Jahangir, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish (WK) Udeni Kuruppuarachchige, Vaishnave Mahesh
Players to watch out:
Naoni Vare
Naoni Vare has been a steady and vital presence in the batting line-up, compiling 1,133 runs from 58 innings over her career. Her average sits at a respectable 27.63, and her highest score of 88* shows she can anchor an innings when needed. She has hit six half-centuries, with 130 fours and 3 sixes, demonstrating her ability to find the boundary.
Isabel Toua
Isabel Toua is a model of consistency and control in the bowling attack, featuring in 50 matches between 2018 and 2025. She has secured 45 wickets at an excellent average of 12.02, but her most impressive stat is her miserly economy rate of just 4.01. With devastating career-best figures of 4/5, she’s the bowler opponents struggle to score against.
Esha Oza
Esha Oza has been an absolute run machine in this format, having racked up a huge 2,689 runs across 95 innings in her career spanning 2018 to 2025. She not only scores big, as shown by her high score of 158*, but she does it quickly, maintaining a strong strike rate of 114.42. With four centuries and 11 half-centuries under her belt, she’s a premier batter and a massive threat to any bowling attack.
Vaishnave Mahesh
The young leg-spinner Vaishnave Mahesh has proven to be a prolific wicket-taker, claiming 94 wickets in 78 innings over her career. Her bowling average of 12.90 and an outstanding economy rate of 5.02 show she consistently keeps the run rate down while taking wickets every 15.41 deliveries. Her best bowling figures of 4/10 confirm she’s a match-winner in the making.
Pitch:
The Asian Institute of Technology Ground in Bangkok generally favors bowlers, especially pacers, leading to low-scoring matches. The pitch offers good bounce early on, making it challenging for batters, while spinners come into play as the game progresses. Bowlers usually dominate at this venue.
Weather:
Generally cool and dry, Bangkok will experience daytime highs around 29°C and little to no rain expected in most regions. Winds will be moderate, and humidity will be at a comfortable level.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Naoani Vare, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom, Geua Tom, Esha Oza, Heena Hotchandani, Lavanya Keny, Rinitha Rajith, Vaishnave Mahesh
Match Details:
Date – November 20, 2025
Time – 8:00 AM IST
Venue – Asian Institute of Technology Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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