Scotland stride into this contest as the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy‘s leading side, riding an impressive unbeaten streak and holding the top spot on the table with a commanding Net Run Rate. Their campaign has been built on the consistent brilliance of their top order, particularly Darcey Carter, who has been delivering match-winning performances with the bat seemingly every time she steps onto the field. Following a dominant win in their last outing, the Scottish side is simply focused on maintaining their momentum.
For the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Women, this match against the table-toppers presents a massive challenge, especially as they look to recover from their recent close, four-run loss against Uganda. PNG has shown true grit, notably pulling off a huge upset victory over the hosts, Thailand, by successfully defending a low total earlier in the tournament. Their strength lies in their spirited bowling and fielding, led by the veteran Pauke Siaka, who provides crucial breakthroughs.
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
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team
Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Maryam Faisal, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Chloe Abel, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Pippa Sproul, Sarah Bryce, Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey, Kirsty McColl, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater
Players to watch out:
Darcey Carter
Darcey Carter has been a class apart for Scotland, emerging as the tournament’s top run-scorer with 184 runs from just 3 matches. Batting with remarkable consistency, Carter’s highest score of 76* and an outstanding strike rate of 109.52 highlight her ability to take charge and keep the bowlers at bay, peppering the boundary with 19 fours and 3 sixes to transform games for her team.
Pauke Siaka
Pauke Siaka has shouldered responsibility for Papua New Guinea, producing 62 runs from 3 innings and maintaining a healthy strike rate of 116.98. Siaka’s top score of 39 and knack for finding the ropes ensure she brings intent and urgency to the crease, contributing vital runs in tight contests with her enterprising approach.
Abtaha Maqsood
Abtaha Maqsood has showcased her consistent threat for Scotland capturing 3 wickets across her first three outings at a commendable average of 19.66. The leg-spinner’s pivotal moments, including the best bowling effort of 2/20, highlight her ability to break partnerships, even while maintaining a relatively high economy rate of 5.9 in the early stages of the tournament. She is a key player for her side.
Hane Tau
Hane Tau has proved an important part of the Papua New Guinea bowling attack, featuring in all three matches for her side. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler successfully bagged 2 wickets in the tournament so far. Her continued presence in the attack underscores her team’s reliance on her spells to help contain opposition totals.
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:
Expect warm conditions with highs around the low 30s and a muggy feel through the day. Skies should be partly to mostly cloudy, with only a low chance of any brief, light showers. Humidity will stay on the higher side, so it may feel warmer.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Mairi Tom, Megan McColl, Kathryn Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Sarah Bryce, Abtaha Maqsood, Rachel Slater
Match Details:
Date – November 26, 2025
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – The Asian Institute of Technology Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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