At the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Hong Kong’s experienced lineup is set to face the Bahrain Women in match number eight of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025. Both the teams are eyeing a strong start to their campaign, however Bahrain Women had recently faced a loss against Nepal Women.

Squads:
Bahrain Women’s Cricket Team
Rasangika Herath (C), Sadamali Bhakshala, Tharanga Gajanayake, Rasika Rodrigo, Shruti Yadav, Pavithra Shetty, Sara Vivek, Sana Butt, Ashwini Mungulimane, Saee Parkhi, Abeera Waris Ali, Saduni Uthpala, Zayneb Fazli, and Poorvaja Jagadeesha
Hong Kong Women’s Cricket Team
Natasha Miles (C), Maryam Bibi, Betty Chan, Kary Chan, Shing Chan, Hiu Ying Cheung (WK), Yasmin Daswani (WK), Mariko Hill, Emma Lai, Kaur Mahekdeep, Iqra Sahar, Shanzeen Shahzad (WK), Alison Siu, and Ruchitha Venkatesh
Players to watch out:
Deepika Rasangika
Bahrain’s leading run-scorer, Rasangika is the backbone of their batting lineup with 473 runs in 31 WT20I matches. Even in defeat during the last outing, she stood tall with a blistering 34 off just 13 deliveries, showcasing her ability to anchor and accelerate when needed. As captain, she now looks determined to turn the tide and lead Bahrain to a strong start in their campaign.
Tharanga Gajanayake
A dependable left-handed top-order batter, she is renowned for her impactful all-round contributions on the international stage. With 418 runs in just 23 WT20I matches, her presence at the crease brings both stability and flair. Backed by valuable experience, she is all set to kickstart her campaign with strong performances.
Natasha Miles
A seasoned all-rounder and one of Hong Kong’s standout performers, she has carved a name for herself with remarkable consistency. With 1,135 runs in 58 WT20I matches, she remains a reliable force in the top order. Her impressive showing as Hong Kong’s second-highest run-scorer in the Capricorn Women’s Quadrangular Series only reaffirms her vital role as a pillar of strength in the squad.
Kaur Mahekdeep
This emerging bowling all-rounder brings a promising blend of potential and growing experience to the side. Primarily contributing with the ball, she is steadily finding her rhythm at the international level. While she’s yet to make a major mark in terms of wickets, her development with both bat and ball positions her as a valuable prospect for the future.
Pitch:
The Terdthai Cricket Ground pitch has played slow, favoing bowlers the most, while spinners also will get into the action. The pitch can test the batters’ patience, and the momentum may build on as the match progresses with a good innings.
Weather:
With the possibility of rain, teams might prefer bowling first to take advantage of any moisture. A cloudy overhead is forecasted with a temperature of around 32°C and 64% humidity.
Fantasy XI Picks:
Tharanga Gajanayake, Mariko Hill, Deepika Rasangika, Kary Chan, Kaur Mahekdeep, Betty Chan, Natasha Miles, Sadamali Bhakshala, Shruti Yadav, Shanzeen Shahzad, Alison Siu
Match details:
Date – May 12, 2025
Time – 12:20 PM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.

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