It’ll be a face-off between Thailand and Scotland for match no. 4 of the ongoing Netherlands Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Tri-Series. The game is scheduled to be played on the 13th of July, 2023, at 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht.
Thailand and Scotland have played two games each in this series. With one win each, Thailand is currently seeded 1st, while Scotland is placed 3rd. Thailand started with a victory but then suffered a loss to the Netherlands. On the other hand, Scotland had a false start but managed to bounce back with a win.
Squads:
Thailand – Naruemol Chaiwai (C, WK), Nattaya Boochatham, Nanthita Boonsukham, Natthakan Chantam, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suwanan Khiaoto (WK), Nannapat Koncharoenkai (WK), Banthida Leephatthana (WK), Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Chanida Sutthiruang, Sornnarin Tippoch
Scotland – Kathryn Bryce (C), Sarah Bryce (VC, WK), Chloe Abel, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Samantha Haggo, Lorna Jack, Ailsa Lister (WK), Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater, Emma Walsingham, Ellen Watson
Players to watch out:
Phannita Maya
The 19-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, in 15 outings has accumulated 77 runs and struck 10 wickets in 17 bowling outings. Maya delivered an impressive performance in the series opener, achieving her best bowling figures of 2/16 (4). However, she bowled only 1 over in the following game.
Sunida Chaturongrattana
The 19-year-old spinner had shown great promise on debut at the 2022 Women’s T20I Quadrangular Series in UAE. However, after a long layoff, Sunida featured in the side’s XI at the SEA Games, and now in the ongoing series, has produced impressive figures of 0/7 (2) and 1/18 (4).
Priyanaz Chatterji
The 29-year-old all-rounder in 25 innings has scored 204 runs and bagged 15 wickets in 29 bowling outings. Although her performances with the bat in the series have been relatively modest, scoring 5 and 12, she has been effective with the ball, producing figures of 1/11 (2) and 0/13 (3).
Rachel Slater
The 21-year-old left-arm pacer in the 11 T20Is has accumulated 37 runs and recorded 5 wickets. Rachel had a promising start to the series, scoring 14 runs and producing bowling figures of 0/11 (2). In the next game, Rachel further improved her bowling performance, finishing with figures of 1/15 (4).
Pitch:
The pitch at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht, heavily favors the bowlers, particularly the spinners, who receive ample support from the 22-yard strip. Batters have found it challenging to score freely on this wicket resulting in an average score of 96 at this venue.
Weather:
Despite showers being forecasted during the first hour of the game and partly cloudy skies overhead, the radar looks promising for the rest of the match. The temperature is expected to hover around 21°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 74%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Ailsa Lister, Suwanan Khiaoto, Natthakan Chantam, Priyanaz Chatterji, Nattaya Boochatham, Darcey Carter, Chanida Sutthiruang, Abtaha Maqsood, Rachel Slater, Hannah Rainey, Thipatcha Putthawong
Match details:
Date – July 13, 2023
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
Broadcast – All games of the series will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.