Final: Bhutan Women vs Hong Kong Women | Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming Details

Hong Kong enters the Lotus Cup Women’s Tri-Series 2026 final as the team to beat, sitting comfortably at the top of the standings after remaining undefeated throughout the group stages. They opened their account with a dominant 51-run victory over Malaysia and followed it up with a clinical 64-run win against Bhutan in their first meeting. Bhutan, while finding the road slightly more turbulent, won two of their league games and also the semifinal, winning all their three games against Malaysia.

Squads:

Bhutan Women’s Cricket Team

Karma Dema, Sonam Pelden, Yeshey Choden, Ngawang Choden, Riya Pradhan, Sangay Yangzom, Tshering Choden, Tshering Zangmo, Dechen Wangmo, Sonam Choden, Anju Gurung, Eva Yangzom, Ritshi Choden, Sonam

Hong Kong Women’s Cricket Team

Shanzeen Shahzad, Natasha Miles, Mariko Hill, Kary Chan, Maryam Bibi, Joyleen Kaur, Vanessa So, Karen Poon, Alishba Kanwal, Fatima Amir, Storm Parker

Players to watch out:

Yasmin Daswani

Yasmin has been a solid presence in the Hong Kong top-order, contributing 148 runs across four innings with a reliable average of 49.33. Her ability to anchor the innings was on full display with her high score of 70, and her strike rate of 111.27 shows she knows exactly when to shift gears. With 21 boundaries to her name already, she remains one of the most consistent run-getters in the tournament.

Tshering Zangmo

Tshering has proven to be a vital lower-middle-order asset for Bhutan, featuring in five matches and remaining unbeaten in two of her five trips to the crease and scoring 72 runs in the tournament so far. While her primary role involves stabilizing the back end of the innings, her high score of 35* and a strike rate of 90.00 highlight her efficiency under pressure. She has a knack for finding the gaps, having struck 7 fours and 2 sixes to keep the scoreboard ticking for the hosts.

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Chan Sau Har

Leading the charge with the ball for Hong Kong, Chan Sau Har has been incredibly efficient, picking up 7 wickets in just four matches. What stands out most is her control, maintaining a tidy economy of 4.90 while bowling only 11 overs to achieve those breakthroughs. Her best figures of 2/4 demonstrate her ability to run through a batting lineup without giving away cheap runs.

Ritshi Choden

Ritshi has been a standout performer for Bhutan’s bowling attack, currently sitting at the top of the charts with 8 wickets from five matches. She has shown great discipline over 19 overs, even managing a maiden over and maintaining a solid bowling average of 13.00. Her best spell of 3/12 proves she is a genuine wicket-taking threat who can break partnerships just when her team needs it most.

Pitch:

The Gelephu International Cricket Ground features natural grass pitches that offer a balanced contest with early pace and bounce for batters. Curators note the surface is currently dry and stable due to a three-month dry spell, providing favorable conditions for both pace and spin as the game progresses.

Weather:

In Gelephu, expect sunny skies with a high of 21°C and a low of 11°C. There is a 15% chance of rain during the day, accompanied by a light 4 mph wind from the south.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Natasha Miles, Mariko Hill, Kary Chan, Maryam Bibi, Chan Sau Har, Yeshey Choden, Tshering Choden, Tshering Zangmo, Ritshi Choden, Sonam Choden, Anju Gurung