Excitement simmers as Scotland Women and Papua New Guinea Women gear up to open the Quadrangular Women’s T20I Series at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok on November 14, 2025. Both teams arrive with high hopes, eager to set a positive tone for their campaigns in this tightly scheduled tournament.
Scotland Women enter this encounter with a balanced squad, featuring players such as Kathryn Bryce and Hannah Rainey, who have regularly been their backbone in recent fixtures. The side has displayed encouraging form over the past year, securing victories through disciplined bowling and measured batting contributions.
Papua New Guinea, buoyed by the dynamic duo Tanya Ruma and Sibona Jimmy, bring their trademark fighting spirit and tenacity to the Thai conditions. Recent meetings and tournament results show both teams trending upwards, setting the stage for a competitive battle.
Squads:
Papua New Guinea Women’s Cricket Team
Konio Oala, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Miria Raio, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Dika Lohia, Erani Pokana, Geua Tom, Hane Tau, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom
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
Players to watch out:
Isabel Toua
A true bowling spearhead for the team, Isabel Toua has consistently delivered, racking up an impressive 41 wickets across 47 matches since 2018. Her economy rate is tight at 3.99, demonstrating her ability to control the run flow while striking every 17.95 balls. Her career-best of 4 wickets for just 5 runs shows she is capable of match-winning spells whenever the pressure is on. She’s the kind of reliable bowler every captain dream of having in their arsenal.
Naoani Vare
Naoani Vare is a pillar of the batting side, having also surpassed the 1,000-run mark, accumulating 1,055 runs across 60 matches since 2018. She possesses a solid average of 26.37, highlighting her ability to stay put and build an innings effectively for the team. She has demonstrated great maturity, registering five half-centuries, including a magnificent unbeaten 88, which is a testament to her temperament and skill when set. She is certainly one of the most reliable anchors the team relies on at the top of the order.
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce is the anchor and driving force of Scotland’s batting line-up, evidenced by her fantastic average of 37.44 from 47 innings. Her elite consistency is marked by an impressive ten half-centuries and a high score of 73 not out and has amassed 1,273 runs, Kathryn maintains a positive and free-flowing strike rate of 103.74, ensuring she’s not just consistent, but also highly impactful on the scoreboard. Her impact extends to bowling, where she has claimed 48 wickets, with the best of 4/8, maintaining an economy rate of 4.59.
Abtaha Maqsood
Abtaha Maqsood has proven herself as the team’s most effective wicket-taker, leading the charts with an impressive 54 scalps from her 57 appearances. Her strike rate of 19.25 shows she doesn’t waste time in breaking partnerships, constantly challenging the batter and forcing errors. With a strong average of 17.64, she consistently delivers quality spells and boasts the brilliant career-best figures of 3 wickets for only 8 runs. Maqsood is a critical figure in controlling the middle overs and providing timely breakthroughs.
Pitch:
Terdthai Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch with early help for seamers and later assistance for spinners. The average first-innings T20 score is around 135-145, with chasing sides having a slight edge. Expect moderate bounce and a fair contest between bat and ball.
Weather:
Bangkok will experience very warm and humid conditions with temperatures around 29–30°C and a chance of moderate rain, especially early in the day. Skies will stay mostly overcast, and humidity will range above 75%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kathryn Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Sarah Bryce, Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey, Kirsty McColl, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom
Match Details:
Date – November 14, 2025
Time – 7:30 AM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Jio Hotstar.
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