With the group stage of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 concluded, the tournament now progresses to the Super Six stage. Unfortunately, the bottom four teams from the group stage, unable to secure a spot in the Super Six, will now compete to improve their rankings. Among these, the 4th Place Playoff will see Nepal and Malaysia battling it out to end their campaigns on a positive note. Both teams, yet to secure a victory in the tournament, will aim to give it their all in this clash.
The match is scheduled to take place on January 24th at the Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor, with the action commencing at 12:00 PM IST.
Squads:
Malaysia Women’s U19 Team:
Nur Dania Syuhada, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Irdina Beh, Nur Aliya, Suabika Manivannan, Nur Isma Dania, Siti Nazwah, Nuriman Hidayah, Fatin Faqihah Adani, Marsya Qistina, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Neserle Yean, Nur Alya Batrisyia, Nur Ain, Nuni Farini
Nepal Women’s U19 Team:
Puja Mahato, Sony Pakhrin, Sana Praveen, Jyotsnika Marasini, Kusum Godar, Alisha K Yadav, Sabitri Dhami, Trisana BK, Kiran K Kunwar, Riya Sharma, Rachana Chaudhary, Seemana KC, Sneha Mahara, Anu Kadayat, Krishma Gurung
Players to watch out:
Marsya Qistina Abdullah
At just 15 years old, Marsya has already made her mark as a promising spinner. She showcased her talent during the ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup, picking up 4 wickets in 3 matches. Her recent performances include 1/37 against Australia and 1/16 against Ireland in warm-ups, followed by a tidy 1/31 against Sri Lanka in the group stage.
Siti Nazwah
Despite missing the ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup, Siti has been Malaysia’s standout bowler in this World Cup. She impressed with figures of 2/31 against Sri Lanka and 2/28 against the West Indies, proving to be a reliable wicket-taker.
Puja Mahato
The versatile all-rounder has been a vital player for Nepal, contributing both with bat and ball. With 185 runs and 16 wickets in T20Is, Puja is a proven performer. Her group stage highlights include 3/31 against Australia and scores of 27 and 18 in key matches.
Seemana KC
An 18-year-old pacer, Seemana has been in good form, carrying her momentum from the ACC U19 Asia Cup into this tournament. She has delivered consistent performances, including 1/10 against Bangladesh, 2/16 against Scotland, and 2/35 against Australia in the group stage.
Pitch:
The Johor Cricket Academy Oval is known to favor bowlers, offering assistance to both pacers and spinners. Batters will need to apply themselves to reach competitive totals. A par score on this surface is expected to be between 110-120.
Weather:
The weather in Johor may pose challenges, with thunderstorms predicted during the match. The temperature will hover around 28°C with 87% humidity. Rain interruptions are likely, but light winds could provide some respite for the players.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Siti Nazwah, Nur Dania Syuhada, Suabika Manivannan, Marsya Qistina Abdullah, Puja Mahato, Sana Praveen, Seemana KC, Rachana Chaudhary, Riya Sharma, Sabitri Dhami, Krishma Gurung
Match Details:
Date: January 24, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM IST
Venue: Johor Cricket Academy Oval, Johor
Broadcast: Live streaming available on Hotstar in India.
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