The Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, will host Thailand and United States of America in the 16th match of the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Global Qualifier on the 1st of May, 2024, at 8:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Thailand – Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Thipatcha Putthawong (VC), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenanee Kanoh, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Chayanisa Phengpaen
United States of America – Sindhu Sriharsha (C), Anika Kolan (VC), Aditiba Chudasama, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Geetika Kodali, Isani Vaghela, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Jivana Aras, Pooja Ganesh, Pooja Shah, Ritu Singh, Saanvi Immadi, Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni, Suhani Thadani
Players to watch out:
Nannapat Khoncharoenkai
The 23-year-old keeper-batter has amassed 1363 runs from 75 T20I innings, including the highest of 75. Nannapat has been in outstanding form of late, and though she departed for a duck in her first game on this tour, she followed up with scores of 36, 18, and 12*. The team will count on her to capitalize on these scores, leading the scoring.
Thipatcha Putthawong
The 20-year-old left-arm off-spinner, averaging 10.93 and maintaining an economy rate of 4.05, has scalped 64 wickets from 47 innings and also is handy with the bat. Thipatcha, while hasn’t added much to the runs tally, has returned effective figures of 1/10 (3), 1/21 (3), 0/20 (4), and 2/7 (3) in this campaign. She can be banked upon for the goods.
Jivana Aras
The 20-year-old all-rounder has played only 3 T20Is, scoring 24 runs in an inning and has a wicket to her name. While Jivana hasn’t been amongst wickets, registering figures of 0/7 (3), 0/11 (1), 0/17 (2), and 0/13 (1) in her previous few innings, she scored 24* in her most recent game. She’ll be backed to return to her wicket-taking best.
Geetika Kodali
The 19-year-old all-rounder in T20Is has accumulated 77 runs from 16 innings, while from 20 outings has claimed 9 wickets, with bests of 20 and 2/3. On this tour, Geetika, while hasn’t scored many, has been in effective form with the ball, producing figures of 1/27 (3), 2/25 (4), 1/9 (3.2), and 1/22 (3). She can be relied upon for all-round efforts.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at the Zayed Cricket Stadium provides a well-balanced center wicket, promising a gripping contest between the bat and the ball. The same is evident from the average score in the 130s, and bowlers, especially spinners, benefit from the assistance off the pitch.
Weather:
With moderate winds, humidity at 45%, and the temperature forecasted to hover around 29°C, the conditions are pleasant for a complete game of cricket. The overhead conditions are expected to be clear, and the chances of rain are minimal.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sindhu Sriharsha, Naruemol Chaiwai, Anika Kolan, Disha Dhingra, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Thipatcha Putthawong, Isani Vaghela, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Suhani Thadani
Match details:
Date – May 01, 2024
Time – 8:30 PM IST
Venue – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on FanCode and ICC TV.