After 3 games each in the ongoing inaugural Under-19 Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, Nepal has faced a couple of washouts due to rain, winning the other, while Bangladesh has won a couple and lost one. The two teams will next square off in match no. 11 on the 20th of December 2024, at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, at 11:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Nepal under-19 women’s cricket team
Puja Mahato (C), Soni Pakhrin, Sana Praveen, Jyotsnika Marasini, Kusum Godar, Sabitri Dhami, Krishma Gurung, Riya Sharma, Rachana Chaudhary, Seemana KC, Sneha Mahara, Alisha Kumari Yadav, Trishana BK, Kiran Kumari Kunwar, Anu Kadayat
Bangladesh under-19 women’s cricket team
Sumaiya Akter (C), Afia Ashima Era, Mst Eva, Fahomida Choya, Habiba Islam Pinky, Juairiya Ferdous, Fariya Akter, Farjana Easmin, Anisa Akter Soba, Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Nishita Akter Nishi, Arvin Tani, Jannatul Maoua, Sadia Akter, Maharun Nesa
Players to watch out:
Soni Pakhrin
The 18-year-old top-order batter, in a recent U19 T20 campaign, added 119 runs at an average of 29.75 from 6 outings. Soni has had a quiet start to this campaign, departing cheaply for scores of 13 and 8, while not having bowled yet. She has domestic cricket experience and should be backed to rediscover her footing, leading the scoring again.
Riya Sharma
The 16-year-old all-rounder, in a recent U19 T20 campaign, produced 9 wickets from 6 outings, at an average of 6.22 and an economy rate of 3.36. Riya built on that impression with figures of 1/11 (4) in the series opener, and given her recent success and form, she can be counted on to lead the wickets tally, while also being handy with the bat on a few occasions.
Jannatul Maoua
The 18-year-old top-order batter, in a domestic 50-over competition earlier this year, accumulated 173 runs at an average of 21.63 from 8 innings. While Jannatul had a quiet start to this campaign, departing cheaply for 6, she followed up with a run-a-ball 45*, and though she departed for 4 in her most recent outing, she can be relied upon for the runs.
Anisa Akter Soba
The 17-year-old leg-spinner has had a highly promising campaign at the U19 Asia Cup so far, emerging as a wicket-taker for the side. Anisa had an economical start with the ball, returning figures of 0/19 (4), and followed up with effective and economical returns of 2/5 (4) and 2/19 (4). It is hoped she continues in this rewarding form.
Pitch:
The Bayuemas Oval is a low-scoring venue that typically favors bowlers, both pacers and spinners. While the 22-yard strip has a somewhat neutral character, the average score remains in the 120s, indicating that it is a challenging venue for batters.
Weather:
The partly cloudy Kuala Lumpur sky promises a complete game, as the chances of rain are minimal. The temperature is expected to hover around 32°C, with light winds and humidity at 73%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sumaiya Akther Suborna, Juairiya Ferdous, Sumaiya Akter, Mst Eva, Sadia Akter, Puja Mahato, Rachana Chaudhary, Jannatul Maoua, Nishita Akter Nishi, Habiba Islam Pinky, Anisa Akter Soba
Match details:
Date – December 20, 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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