The national women’s teams of Namibia and Thailand will open the 2024 Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Quadrangular Series in Hong Kong on the 4th of December 2024. The series opener will be played at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, and the live action will commence at 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Namibia women’s cricket team
Bianca Manuel, Edelle Van Zyl, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Mekelaye Mwatile, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases (WK), Sylvia Shihepo (WK), Yasmeen Khan (WK), Irene van Zyl, Naomi Benjamin, Saima Tuhadeleni, Victoria Hamunyela
Thailand women’s cricket team
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Rosenan Kanoh, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Phannita Maya, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (WK), Suwanan Khiaoto (WK), Chayanisa Phengpaen, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Suleeporn Laomi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Thipatcha Putthawong
Players to watch out:
Sune Wittmann
The 29-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has accumulated 1,036 runs from 59 outings and picked up 39 wickets from 41 innings, with bests of 93* and 5/10. Sune was among the runs in her recent campaign, registering scores of 24, 10, 17, 56, 43, and 9, while also returning figures of 2/12 (3) and 0/23 (1). Given her form, she can be relied upon to deliver the goods.
Victoria Hamunyela
The 21-year-old off-spinner, from 47 T20I innings, has taken 52 wickets at an average of 14.15, an economy rate of 4.58, and has recorded the best of 4/8. Victoria didn’t find much success in her most recent campaign, returning figures of 0/16 (1), 0/19 (2), and 2/28 (4). However, she is a seasoned spinner and can be banked upon for breakthroughs.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai
The 23-year-old keeper-batter, from 80 T20I outings, has amassed 1,492 runs at an average of 24.86 and registered the highest score of 75. Nannapat was in outstanding form for the team in their most recent campaign, registering scores of 40 and 47* an inning apart. The experienced campaigner can be counted on to build on that momentum and lead the scoring.
Thipatcha Putthawong
The 20-year-old left-arm spinner, with an average of 11.02 and an economy rate of 4.11, has scalped 70 wickets from 52 T20Is and recorded the best of 5/8, while also being handy with the bat on a few occasions. Thipatcha displayed great control in her recent campaign, producing figures of 1/15 (3), 1/18 (4), and 0/10 (2), and can be trusted to deliver wickets.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground favors bowlers, especially spinners. The spin-friendly conditions result in a modest average score, requiring batters to exhibit discipline to post a competitive total.
Weather:
The conditions in Hong Kong are expected to be pleasant for the game, with clear, bright, sunny skies. The temperature is forecasted to be around 22°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 71%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Yasmeen Khan, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Sune Wittmann, Naruemol Chaiwai, Nattaya Boochatham, Jurriene Diergaardt, Chanida Sutthiruang, Kayleen Green, Thipatcha Putthawong, Irene van Zyl, Onnicha Kamchomphu
Match details:
Date – December 4, 2024
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong
Broadcast – Access live scores on the FanCode app and website.
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