Match 1: Thailand Women vs Myanmar Women | Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming Details

The highly anticipated SEA Games Women’s T20 Competition opener pits Thailand Women against Myanmar Women at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Ground in Bangkok at 7:30 AM IST. Both sides enter this contest with different levels of experience, as Thailand look to extend their dominant regional record while Myanmar aim to challenge a far more seasoned unit on a surface that rewards patient, intelligent strokeplay.

Thailand have won all four of their previous T20I encounters against Myanmar and arrive with a settled core that has featured regularly in ICC pathway events. With quality in both batting and bowling and a historically one-sided head‑to‑head, the hosts will be keen to stamp their authority early in the SEA Games Women’s T20 campaign.

Myanmar Women, meanwhile, face a stern test but travel with a developing group of all-rounders capable of competing if they adapt quickly to conditions and hold their nerve against Thailand’s disciplined attack.

Squads:

Thailand Women’s Cricket Team

Nattaya Boochatham, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Thipatcha Putthawong, Onauma Senanok, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Chanida Sutthiruang

Myanmar Women’s Cricket Team

Theint Theint Soe, Zon Lin, Zarli Win, May Po Po San, Htet Htet Aung, Zin Tharphy Kyaw, Thel Thel Aung, Lin Lin Tun, Khin Min Myat, Thae Thae Po, Shwe Yee Win, Zar Li Thoon, Thiri Sandar Shwe, Moe Ei Phyu, Pan Ei Phyu

Players to watch out:

Naruemol Chaiwai

Naruemol Chaiwai, Thailand’s reliable right-hand batter, has featured in 114 T20Is, scoring over 1,600 runs with a highest of 83* and a strike rate around 78, underlining her value as the side’s anchor. Her ability to bat long, rotate strike and stabilise the innings makes her pivotal on a pitch that may slow up as the game progresses.

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Natthakan Chantham

Natthakan Chantham provides Thailand with genuine top‑order firepower, having passed 2,100 T20I runs in just over 100 matches at a strike rate of 91, including the best of 88*. Her strong back foot play and willingness to take on the powerplay make her the most likely batter to break the game open in Thailand’s favour.

Zon Lin

Zon Lin is a key all-rounder for Myanmar, a right-hand batter and right arm medium pacer with 702 T20 runs, a top score of 58 and a strike rate near 90. Her dual role with bat and ball, especially in stabilising the middle order and delivering handy overs of seam, gives Myanmar crucial balance.

Theint Theint Soe

Off‑spin all-rounder Theint Theint Soe has around 354 T20I runs and 40 wickets to her name, with best figures of 3/17 that highlight her wicket‑taking threat. On a surface expected to favour spin as the match wears on, her variations in pace and flight could trouble Thailand’s middle order and offer Myanmar vital breakthroughs.

Pitch:

The Asian Institute of Technology Ground in Bangkok generally provides a balanced turf surface with consistent bounce that allows batters to play their shots once set, without being entirely batter‑friendly. Early in the innings, medium pacers and quicks can extract decent carry and seam movement, with spinners later coming into play.

Weather:

Conditions are expected to be warm and clear, with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 33°C, humidity around 56%, and only about a 7% chance of precipitation, accompanied by gentle winds near 8 km/h.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Natthakan Chantham, Naruemol Chaiwai, Rosenanee Kanoh, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Zon Lin, Theint Theint Soe, Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya

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