Match no. 2 of the 2024 Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Quadrangular Series in Hong Kong will feature the hosts facing off against China at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong. The game is scheduled for the 4th of December 2024, at 11:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Hong Kong women’s cricket team
Natasha Miles, Shing Chan, Yasmin Daswani, Emma Lai, Kary Chan, Mariko Hill, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Hiu Ying Cheung (WK), Shanzeen Shahzad (WK), Alison Siu, Betty Chan, Fatima Amir, Joyleen Kaur, Maryam Bibi
China women’s cricket team
Jiaping Li, Mingyue Zhu, Wei Haiting, Yan Zuying, Cai Yuzhi, Mengting Liu, Xu Qian, Jing Yang (WK), Zi Mei (WK), Gong Yuting, Ma Ruike, Wang Huiying, Yang Shen
Players to watch out:
Mariko Hill
The 29-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has accumulated 1,390 runs from 63 outings, at an average of 26.22, and has taken 43 wickets from 59 innings, at an economy rate of 5.00. Mariko was a standout for the team in their most recent campaign, registering scores of 60* and 48*, while also returning figures of 1/16. The experienced campaigner can be relied upon for all-round efforts.
Kary Chan
The 35-year-old off-spinner, from 72 T20I innings, has secured 83 wickets at an average of 11.97, an economy rate of 4.07, and recorded the best of 4/13. At her economical and effective best, Kary returned figures of 1/9 (4), 0/7 (3), 0/1 (3), and 3/4 (4) in her most recent campaign and can be counted on to carry the momentum into this series, leading the wickets tally and scoring handy runs.
Xu Qian
The all-rounder, from 26 T20I outings, has claimed 30 wickets, including the best of 3/5, averaging 12.56 and maintaining an economy rate of 4.15, while she is yet to find her footing with the bat in international cricket. In their most recent campaign, Xu returned consecutive figures of 1/4 (3), 1/13 (3.4), 1/7 (4), and 0/20 (4), while opening the batting and also scoring 16 runs. She’ll be banked upon for the goods.
Mengting Liu
The 23-year-old left-arm off-spinner, averaging 7.83 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.81, has scalped 36 wickets from 21 T20Is and produced the best of 4/1, while also being handy with the bat on a few occasions. Mengting led the bowling attack brilliantly in their recent series, returning figures of 1/5 (2), 3/7 (4), 3/10 (4), and 0/19 (3.2). The team will expect her to extend this bowling form.
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 in order 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 forecast to be around 23°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 71%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Shanzeen Shahzad, Natasha Miles, Yasmin Daswani, Yan Zuying, Kary Chan, Xu Qian, Mariko Hill, Mengting Liu, Alison Siu, Betty Chan, Maryam Bibi
Match details:
Date – December 4, 2024
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong
Broadcast – Access live scores on the FanCode app and website.
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