The 4th match of the Lotus Cup Women’s T20I Tri-Series unfolds at Bhutan’s Gelephu International Cricket Ground on January 24 at 10:00 AM IST, Malaysia against Bhutan in a crucial clash. Bhutan holds the edge after stunning Malaysia by three wickets in their opener, their first win before crumbling to a 64-run loss against Hong Kong. Malaysia, still seeking their first victory after defeats to Bhutan and a 51-run drubbing by Hong Kong, desperately need momentum to salvage their campaign.
Squad:
Bhutan Women’s Cricket Team
Anju Gurung (C), Sonam Choden (VC), Eva Somsel Yangzom, Sonam Sonam, Ritshi Choden, Tshering Zangmo, Chado Om, Riya Pradhan, Tshering Choki Choden, Sonam Pelden, Sherab Dema, Sangay Yangzom, Mamta Rai
Malaysia Women’s Cricket Team
Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Winifred Duraisingam (C), Mas Elysa, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Nur Dania Syuhada, Nur Arianna Natsya, Aina Najwa, Irdina Beh Nabil, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Musfirah Nur Ainaa, Aisya Eleesa
Players to watch out:
Ngawang Choden
Ngawang Choden, the 19-year-old prodigy, dazzles in 33 WT20Is with 479 runs at a strike rate of 65 and 11 wickets, her best 3/5. She scored just 10 runs in a recent outing vs Hong Kong and 27 against Malaysia previously, promising fireworks on this balanced track.
Anju Gurung
Anju Gurung, Bhutan’s captain, boasts 36 WT20Is with 37 wickets, her best spell is 3/6. She snared 2/10 versus Malaysia along with contributing 15 with bat and took 1 wicket against Hong Kong, her leadership and all-round bite could seal another upset.
Winifred Duraisingam
Winifred Duraisingam, the 32-year-old opener and all-round anchor, shines in 84 WT20Is with 1,315 runs at 70 strike rate and 56 wickets. Her 26 against Bhutan and 11 versus Hong Kong highlight her fightback nous.
Nur Dania Syuhada
Nur Dania Syuhada, the 20-year-old spin wizard, owns 63 WT20Is with 45 wickets, best 4/14. She grabbed 2 against Bhutan and scored 26 versus Hong Kong, her off breaks primed to exploit the turning pitch.
Pitch:
The pitch at Gelephu International Cricket Ground offers a balanced canvas, blending pace and bounce for batters early on while turning spinner friendly later. Consistent carry suits fluent strokeplay, and the fast outfield amplifies boundaries, ideal for T20 fireworks, though spinners may rule the death overs.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Anju Gurung, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Winifred Duraisingam, Mas Elysa, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Ritshi Choden, Aina Najwa, Tshering Zangmo, Nur Arianna Natsya, Aisya Eleesa, Sonam Choden
Match Details:
Date – January 24, 2026
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – Gelephu International Cricket Ground
Broadcast – Official team channels for streaming; ESPN Cricinfo for scorecard updates
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