5th T20I: Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming

The 5th T20I between Nepal Women and Malaysia Women will be played on October 8, 2025, at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, concluding an intense series where both sides have shown flashes of brilliance and close contests. The five-match T20I series between Nepal Women and Malaysia Women is now tantalizingly poised at 2-2, adding extra drama to the upcoming decider.

Squads:

Malaysia Women’s Cricket Team

Elsa Hunter, Mas Elysa, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Ainna Hashim, Amalin Sorfina, Mahirah Izzati, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Suabika, Aina Najwa, Wan Julia, Aisya Eleesa, Marsya, Nazwah, Nur Dania Syuhada

Nepal Women’s Cricket Team

Bindu Rawal, Rajmati Airee, Samjhana Khadka, Indu Barma, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Puja Mahato, Rubina Chhetry, Roma Thapa, Rubi Poddar, Ishwori Bist, Manisha Upadhayay, Riya Sharma, Sabnam Rai

Players to watch out:

Mas Elysa

Mas Elysa is a Malaysian women’s cricketer and all-rounder known for her leg-break bowling and right-hand batting. She has played 79 T20Is, scoring 1261 runs at an average of 20.33 with a strike rate of 87.02 and her highest score is 66*. With the ball, she has taken 34 wickets at an average of 16.82 and an economy rate of 5.09, including the best bowling figures of 6/3.

Ainna Hashim

Ainna Hashim is a Malaysian all-rounder who has continued to be a consistent presence for her national side lately, playing key roles with both bat and ball. This series she has registered scores of 26, 50* and 61 runs, showing her steady contributions in the Malaysia women’s setup. Over the past year, Hashim has been among Malaysia’s top performers, amassing runs and continuing to be a key all-round contributor.

Also Read: Winifred Duraisingam and Ainna Hamizah Hashim Lead Malaysia to 3-Run Win Over Nepal

Indu Barma

Indu Barma is a left-handed batter and right-arm bowler and Captain of Nepal, recently featuring prominently in T20 Internationals. She has played 77 matches, scoring 1033 runs at an average of 17.90, with the best of 55 not out and one career fifty. With the ball, she has taken 40 wickets, at an impressive average of 15.45, highlighting her all-round impact for Nepal in T20Is.

Kabita Kunwar

Kabita Kunwar is a right-arm medium pacer for Nepal with 60 T20I matches to her name. She has scored 333 runs with the highest of 31, averaging around 10. With the ball, she has picked up 53 wickets at an impressive economy rate, consistently providing breakthroughs for her team. In recent games, she also produced a 3-wicket haul, underlining her value to the team.

Pitch:

The pitch at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, is generally considered balanced but tends to favor batters with good stroke play due to its true bounce and even pace. Spinners can also be effective later in the game as the pitch tends to offer some turn as it wears. It’s a fair wicket supporting both batters and bowlers, encouraging competitive cricket.

Weather:

The conditions will be hot, humid, and partly cloudy, with daytime temperatures reaching around 31–32°C. There is a moderate chance of scattered afternoon showers or brief thunderstorms, especially after midday.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Elsa Hunter, Mas Elysa, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Ainna Hashim, Amalin Sorfina, Bindu Rawal, Somu Bist, Samjhana Khadka, Indu Barma, Puja Mahato, Rubina Chhetry