Still searching for their first win in the series after two defeats, Papua New Guinea will face the hosts, the Netherlands, in the 4th match of the ongoing tri-nation series. The game is set to take place at the VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen, on the 9th of August 2024, at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Netherlands – Babette de Leede (C, WK), Annemijn van Beuge, Annemijn Thomson, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Caroline de Lange, Eva Lynch, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Iris Zwilling, Merel Dekeling, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robin Schmidt, Robine Rijke, Silver Siegers
Papua New Guinea – Brenda Tau (C), Sibona Jimmy, Tanya Ruma, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Pauke Siaka, Isabel Toua, Naoani Vare, Geua Tom, Kevau Frank, Henao Thomas, Vicky Araa, Buruka Vicky, Dika Lohia, Mahuta Jayphert
Players to watch out:
Robine Rijke
The 27-year-old middle-order batter has accumulated 205 runs from 10 ODIs, including a highest score of 83, and from 4 innings, she has claimed 6 wickets, with a best of 3/30, maintaining an economy rate of 4.19. Robine, in a recent campaign, T20Is against Hong Kong, registered successive fifties, and in this ODI series opener, scored a solid 60. She can be banked upon to lead the scoring, continuing in this form.
Hannah Landheer
The 21-year-old pacer has picked up 8 wickets from 6 ODIs, including a best of 4/43, at an average of 17.25 and an economy rate of 4.81. Hannah took 4 wickets from as many outings in her most recent campaign, T20Is against Hong Kong, and in this ODI series opener, produced figures of 3/26 (9.3). She has had a brilliant start to this series, and it is hoped that she will capitalize on it, delivering breakthroughs.
Pauke Siaka
The 38-year-old middle-order batter has accumulated 152 runs from 7 ODIs and taken 4 wickets from 3 innings, with bests of 44 and 3/20. Pauke has been in notable form of late, registering scores of 26 and 44 in this series, alongside bowling figures of 1/22 and 0/30. She can be counted on for a big score, converting her string of starts, while also chipping in with the ball and producing the goods.
Henao Thomas
The 22-year-old off-spinner, maintaining an economy rate of 3.61, has taken 6 wickets from 7 ODIs, with a best of 3/30, and can be handy with the bat down the order. Henao’s returns from her previous 4 outings, all ODIs, including 2 in this series, read 2/33, 0/26, 0/13, and 1/38, and also scored a fine 30 in this series opener. She has had successful recent stints and can be relied upon for all-round efforts.
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Pitch:
The Amstelveen wicket pleases the bowlers, particularly the pacers, and poses challenges for the batters. The pace-friendly conditions result in an average score in the 190s, demanding discipline from batters to post a competitive total.
Weather:
Expect a delayed start with showers on the radar in the early match hours, but we should have a game as the skies clear around 3 PM local time. The temperature is forecasted to be around 22°C, with moderate winds and 83% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Brenda Tau, Robine Rijke, Pauke Siaka, Sibona Jimmy, Iris Zwilling, Henao Thomas, Frédérique Overdijk, Isabel Toua, Hannah Landheer, Vicky Araa
Match details:
Date – August 9, 2024
Time – 2:30 PM IST
Venue – VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen
Broadcast – Access live scores on the FanCode app and website.
