Following back-to-back losses in their respective groups, both under-19 teams of Malaysia and Pakistan will now meet for the 5th-place playoff of the ongoing inaugural edition of the Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup on the 18th of December 2024. The game will be played at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, and the live action will get underway at 11:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Malaysia under-19 women’s cricket team
Nur Dania Syuhada Binti Abedul Samad (C), Marsya Qistina Binti Abdullah, Irdina Beh Binti Nabil, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa Binti Fajrol’as, Nuriman Hidayah Binti Halid, Suabika Manivannan, Nur Isma Dania Binti Mohd Daniel, Nur Aliya Binti Mohd Hairun, Siti Nazwah Alyazis, Nur Alya Batrisyia Binti Normizan, Fatin Faqihah Adani Rohizan, Neserle Yean Alik, Nazatul Hidayah Husna Binti Razali, Nuni Farini Binti Mohd Safry, Nur Ain Binti Roslan
Pakistan under-19 women’s cricket team
Zoofishan Ayyaz (C), Areesha Ansari, Fizza Fiaz, Maham Anees, Ravail Farhan, Komal Khan, Wasifa Hussain, Aleesa Mukhtiar, Quratulain, Rozina Akram, Tayyaba Imdad, Fatima Khan, Haniah Ahmer, Mahnoor Zeb, Shahar Bano
Players to watch out:
Nur Isma Dania Binti Mohd Daniel
The 17-year-old pacer has emerged as a notable performer for the team in the competition so far, producing bowling figures of 1/28 (4) on debut and following up with 2/25 (4) in her most recent outing. Nur Isma Dania has been both economical and effective, and she’ll be relied upon to carry this momentum into the high-pressure game against Pakistan.
Komal Khan
The 16-year-old opening batter amassed 236 runs from 9 T20 outings in a domestic competition, at an average of 29.50 and a strike rate of 128.26. Continuing in that form, Komal scored a mature 32-ball 24 against India and followed up with another important 43-ball 38 against Nepal. She can be counted on for another crucial knock, leading the scoring.
Fatima Khan
The 18-year-old pacer, in a domestic T20 competition, secured 9 wickets from as many outings, at an average of 10.11 and an economy rate of 2.84. Fatima has excelled in this competition, producing economical bowling figures of 1/22 (3) and 1/11 (4), alongside adding scores of 11 and 6*. The emerging talent will be relied upon to deliver the goods.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Bayuemas Oval heavily favors the pacers, creating ideal conditions for bowling, as evidenced by the average score of 110. However, batters, once settled in and finding their rhythm, can accumulate runs effectively.
Weather:
Expect rain interruptions and delays with thundershowers on the radar, even during match hours. The temperature is forecast to hover around 29°C, with light winds and humidity at 79%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Komal Khan, Maham Anees, Areesha Ansari, Ravail Farhan, Nur Dania Syuhada Binti Abedul Samad, Suabika Manivannan, Shahar Bano, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa Binti Fajrol’as, Fatima Khan, Marsya Qistina Binti Abdullah, Nur Isma Dania Binti Mohd Daniel
Match details:
Date – December 18, 2024
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted on Sony Sports Network and live streamed on Sony Liv.
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