Thailand and Nepal will compete in the 2nd Semi-Final of the ongoing 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur on the 8th of September, 2023, at 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
It will be a clash of unbeatens when Thailand and Nepal face off in the Semi-Final. Both Thailand and Nepal have lost a game each, but due to bad weather resulting in no result. Thailand has won 3 out of their 4 games, while Nepal has won 4 out of their 5 games.
Squads:
Thailand – Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Natthakan Chantam, Nattaya Boochatham, Nanthita Boonsukham, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suwanan Khiaoto (WK), Nannapat Koncharoenkai (WK), Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Chanida Sutthiruang, Sornnarin Tippoch
Nepal – Rubina Chhetry (C), Indu Barma, Apsari Begam, Ishwori Bist, Khushi Dangol, Kabita Joshi, Asmina Karmacharya, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar, Sita Rana Magar, Puja Mahato, Rubi Poddar (WK), Bindu Rawal, Kajal Shrestha (WK)
Players to watch out:
Nannapat Koncharoenkai
The 22-year-old keeper-batter has scored 1163 runs in 64 Twenty20 International (T20I) appearances. She recently set a new career-best score of 75 in Thailand’s match against Hong Kong. Nannapat had a steady start to the tournament with scores of 18 and 13*, but she capitalized on her form with a big knock.
Nattaya Boochatham
The 36-year-old all-rounder in 51 T20I outings has scored 551 runs and struck 105 wickets. Nattaya hasn’t been needed much with the bat in the tournament. However, with the ball, she has been outstanding, taking 14 wickets in 4 matches. Her bowling figures in those 4 outings have been remarkable; 5/5, 2/2, 3/3, and 4/9.
Sita Rana Magar
The 31-year-old all-rounder has accumulated 687 runs and bagged 43 wickets from 41 T20I appearances. Sita began her qualifier campaign with a resilient 38* and remained unbeaten on 17 in the most recent game. She has also displayed her economical performances, returning figures of 0/5 (3) and 0/13 (3) against Bhutan and Qatar, respectively.
Indu Barma
The 25-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, in 36 outings with the bat has added 490 runs to her tally and taken 23 wickets in 22 innings. In the ongoing ICC event, Indu twice departed for a duck. However, in Nepal’s most recent outing, she scored an unbeaten 20*. Nevertheless, Indu continues to deliver with the ball, finishing with figures of 0/13 (4), 3/5 (4), and 3/10 (4).
Pitch:
The center wicket at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, pleases the bowlers, particularly the spinners, and presents difficulties for the batters. The spin-friendly conditions result in an average score in the 80s, requiring batters to exhibit discipline to post a competitive total.
Weather:
With thundershowers expected throughout the day, including during the match hours, there is a possibility of the game being abandoned if the skies do not clear. The temperature is forecasted to be around 30°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 79%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Kabita Kunwar, Puja Mahato, Nattaya Boochatham, Indu Barma, Chanida Sutthiruang, Rubina Chhetry, Sita Rana Magar, Thipatcha Putthawong, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Kabita Joshi
Match details:
Date – September 8, 2023
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on ICC.TV and the FanCode app and website.