Hosts Indonesia have secured the 6-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series over Mongolia with 4 straight wins. The final day’s action, on the 24th of April, has the 5th T20I scheduled for 6:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), at Udayana Cricket Ground, Bali.
Squads:
Indonesia – Ni Putri Suwandewi, Ni Nanda Sakarini, Ni Wayan Sariani (C), Fitria Rada Rani, Maria Corazon, Ni Luh Dewi, Ni Ariani, Sang Ayu Nyoman, Lie Qiao, Desi Wulandari, Gusti Pratiwi, Ni Murtiari, Ni Cantika, Dewa Sasikrayoni, Tri Juniarti Penu, Sandra Irianti, Rohmalia, Hilva Noor, Ni Kadek Dwi Aprillia, Agnes Putriani, Jeanifer Rambu Ngana, Intan Yofentri Penun
Mongolia – Bat-Amgalan Bulganchimeg, Batjargal Ichinkhorloo, Enkhbold Khaliunaa, Tsendsuren Ariuntsetseg (C), Jargalsaikhan Erdenesuvd, Mendbayaar Enkhzul, Ganbold Urjindulam, Gansukh Anujin, Battsetseg Namuunzul, Battsogt Narangerel, Odzaya Erdenebaatar, Oyunsuvd Amarjargal
Players to watch out:
Sandra Irianti
The 16-year-old left-arm off-spinner, averaging 2.90 and maintaining an economy rate of 1.81, has picked up 10 wickets from 4 T20I appearances. Sandra debuted in international cricket in the series opener, registering figures of 2/9, and followed up with figures of 3/10, 1/6, and 4/4. It’ll be hoped that she carries this form into the last set of games.
Lie Qiao
The 17-year-old pacer, from 10 T20I innings, has scalped 15 wickets, including the best of 4/9, at an average of 6.73 and an economy rate of 2.88. Lie has been in outstanding form this series, and her returns read 2/7, 4/9, 3/9, and 0/6. The team will count on her to lead the wickets tally, continuing the momentum, while also chipping in a few runs.
Mendbayaar Enkhzul
The 20-year-old bowling all-rounder has played only a handful of T20Is and hasn’t found much success, adding only 9 runs to the tally from 6 T20Is, while bagging 3 wickets at an economy rate of 8.09. Mendbayaar’s struggles with the bat have continued in this series, but she has been effective to some extent with the ball. She’ll be banked upon for the goods.
Oyunsuvd Amarjargal
The 16-year-old made her international cricket debut in the series opener, registering figures of 2* and 0/16. While she hasn’t scored many runs, she has been in promising form with the ball, producing figures of 0/9 (2) and 1/29 (4) in the subsequent games. Oyunsuvd will be backed to step up with the bat while capitalizing on her form with the ball.
Pitch:
The center strip at the Udayana Cricket Ground makes up a well-balanced wicket that’ll offer a fair contest between bat and ball. While the wicket has been conducive for batting, bowlers too remain in the game big time, especially the pacers.
Weather:
The forecast suggests that scattered thunderstorms could play spoilsport, potentially resulting in a washout in Bali. The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 85%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Ni Nanda Sakarini, Fitria Rada Rani, Hilva Noor, Ni Kadek Dwi Aprillia, Ni Luh Dewi, Tsendsuren Ariuntsetseg, Ni Murtiari, Sandra Irianti, Ni Wayan Sariani, Lie Qiao, Ni Ariani
Match details:
Date – April 24, 2024
Time – 6:00 AM IST
Venue – Udayana Cricket Ground, Bali
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.