About Thipatcha Putthawong:
Name:- Thipatcha Putthawong (Vice Captain)
Date of Birth:- 7th March 2004
Bowling Style:- Slow Left-arm Orthodox
Batting Style:- Left Hand Bat
Place of Birth:- Chiang Mai, Thailand
Role:- Bowler
Teams:- Thailand Women
Bio:-
The 20-year-old bowler made her international debut on 12th January 2019 in a T20I against Myanmar. She has picked up 62 wickets at a strike rate of 15.7, a sensational average of 10.66, and an economy of 4.06 in 44 innings. Her tally of wickets includes one four-wicket haul and one five-wicket haul. Her best performance with the ball in the format came on 14th July 2023 when she returned with exceptional match figures (3.5-0-8-5) in her spell against the Netherlands.
She made her ODI debut on 20th November 2022 against the Netherlands. In 9 innings she has picked up 15 wickets at a strike rate of 30.9 an average of 14.93, and a sensational economy of 2.89. Her best performance with the ball in the format came on 19th April 2023 when she returned with sensational match figures (6.1-2-6-6) in her spell against Zimbabwe. Her spell played a crucial role in helping her side clinch a thumping 78-run victory.
She is a rising star in Thailand cricket and made headlines when she was selected at the age of 15 for Thailand’s squad in the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, showcasing her immense talent and potential.
Thipatcha’s career achievements highlight her exceptional skills and impact on the game. In April 2023, she achieved the sixth-best bowling figures in women’s ODI cricket history, recording an outstanding figure of 6/6 against the Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team. Her remarkable performance earned her recognition as the ICC’s Player of the Month in the women’s category in May 2023. Additionally, in July 2023, Thipatcha made history by becoming only the seventh cricketer and the third woman to achieve a double hat-trick in international cricket, claiming four wickets in four consecutive balls against the Netherlands women’s national cricket team, a feat rarely seen in the sport.