Scotland Women will face Namibia Women in Match 5 of the Quadrangular Women’s T20I Series in Thailand, set to be played at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok. Scotland enters this fixture at the top of the points table with a strong win in their previous match, courtesy of a brilliant 71-run knock by Darcey Carter and effective bowling led by Niamh Robertson-Jack. Scotland’s balanced batting line-up and disciplined bowling attack make them the favorites for this encounter, where they will look to consolidate their position at the summit of the table.
Namibia Women come into this match seeking their first win in the tournament after suffering a loss against Thailand Women in their previous game. Despite the team’s struggles, key players like Sune Wittman, who has been the top run-scorer for Namibia, and Sylvia Shihepo, the leading wicket-taker, will need to step up to challenge Scotland’s strong squad. Namibia faces the challenge of stabilizing their middle order and improving their overall performance if they are to emerge victorious in this crucial early-stage match.
Squads:
Namibia Women’s Cricket Team
Bianca Manuel, Edelle Van Zyl, Leigh-Marie Visser, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Sylvia Shihepo, Yasmeen Khan, Eveleen Kejarukua, Mekelaye Mwatile, Naomi Benjamin, Victoria Hamunyela
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:
Wilka Mwatile
Wilka Mwatile is proving to be a valuable asset for Namibia with her bowling. Having played two matches, she has bowled a full 8 overs and secured 3 wickets in the process. Her most impressive spell gave her best bowling figures of 2/7. She maintains a respectable economy rate of 4.75, demonstrating her discipline in keeping the runs down while consistently chipping away at the opposition’s lineup.
Sune Wittmann
Sune Wittmann, representing Namibia, is a top performer with the bat, being consistently among the runs. In two innings across two matches, she has accumulated 41 runs. Her high score of 30 and a decent average of 20.50 highlight her ability to build an innings. She’s clearly a player the Namibian team relies on to set a strong foundation for their score.
Darcey Carter
Darcey Carter has been an absolute run-machine for Scotland in this series. Across her two innings, she has smashed an impressive total of 97 runs, comfortably sitting at the top of the batting chart. Her sensational high score of 71* and then an equally strong innings in the second encounter tells you she is the backbone of her team’s batting effort. Her high batting average of 97 shows she is consistently dominating the bowling attack and has a knack for staying at the crease.
Katherine Fraser
Katherine Fraser has proved to be a reliable wicket-taker for Scotland. In her two matches, she has picked up 3 wickets from her 7 overs of bowling. With an economy rate of 5.28, she is keeping the pressure on the batters by restricting runs while also having a knack for finding the breakthrough moments.
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:
The weather in Bangkok is forecasted to be overcast with showers likely late in the day. Temperatures will range from about 25°C (75°F) to 29°C (84°F), with around a 39% chance of rain. Winds will be moderate at around 9 mph, and humidity will be high.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Sylvia Shihepo, Yasmeen Khan, Megan McColl, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Rachel Slater
Match Details:
Date – November 17, 2025
Time – 7:30 AM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok, Thailand
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Jio Hotstar.
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