As the race for the Super Six heats up in Group B of the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026, Scotland and Thailand find themselves in a fascinating tug-of-war. Thailand currently holds the edge, sitting comfortably in second place with two wins from two and a perfect record so far. Scotland, meanwhile, is in third with one win and one loss from their two outings. While the Scots come into this on the back of a win, they know that a defeat here could see them looking nervously over their shoulders at the chasing pack.
Squads:
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
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenan Kanoh, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong
Players to watch out:
Katherine Fraser
Katherine has emerged as one of Scotland’s most aggressive batting options in the early stages of this qualifier. In the tough opening match against the Netherlands, she stood out by hammering a quick-fire 41 off just 29 deliveries, maintaining a sharp strike rate of 141.37. Her primary impact has been with the bat, where she has scored 85 runs in 2 games so far in the tournament and will be a key prospect for their side going ahead into the tournament.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai
Nannapat is currently anchoring Thailand’s batting lineup with remarkable consistency, sitting as one of the tournament’s top run-getters. Across her first two matches, she has accumulated 86 runs with a solid strike rate of 111.69, providing the stability needed at the top of the order. Her ability to rotate strike and find gaps was best on display during her Player of the Match performance that helped Thailand secure a vital win.
Thipatcha Putthawong
Thipatcha continues to be a nightmare for opposition batters with her clinical left-arm spin. She produced a standout spell against Nepal, where she tore through the lineup to claim 4 wickets for just 27 runs in her 4 overs. With 6 wickets already to her name in the tournament at a frugal average of 8.00, she is proving to be Thailand’s most lethal weapon in the bowling department.
Rachel Slater
Rachel has been the spearhead of the Scottish pace attack, showing great control and wicket-taking ability early on. In the game against the Netherlands, she was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 24 in her 4-over quota. Her knack for picking up breakthroughs during the powerplay and middle overs makes her indispensable for Scotland’s qualification hopes as she has also picked up 5 wickets in the tournament so far.
Pitch:
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground provides consistent bounce on turf, helping pacers upfront and spinners as wear sets in, making it bowler friendly. T20 stats across 39 games average 160 first innings, with 21 batting-first wins. Boundaries at 60-86m demand precision.
Weather:
Expect cloudy conditions with a high of 17°C and a slightly warmer overnight low of 7°C. There is a 10% chance of rain throughout the day and night. The humidity will be 50%, with a light 4 mph wind from the west and a low UV index of 1.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Abtaha Maqsood, Rachel Slater, Natthakan Chantham, Nattaya Boochatham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong
Match Details:
Date – January 24, 2025
Time – 8:45 AM IST
Venue – Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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