Hosts Hong Kong and Thailand registered wins on the opening day of the 2024 Quadrangular Series, which also features China and Namibia. The hosts will face Thailand in match no. 4 at the Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, on December 5, 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
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:
Kary Chan
The 27-year-old all-rounder in T20Is has scalped 90 wickets from 68 outings, at an average of 11.18, and has also accumulated 1127 runs from 60 innings. Kary, in a recent series, registered scores of 5, 41, 5*, and 30*, alongside bowling figures of 3/11, 2/10, 2/7, and 1/15. Continuing in this form, her figures from this series opener read 52* and 2/12, and she can be counted on for the goods.
Alison Siu
The 26-year-old pacer, with an average of 14.37 and an economy rate of 4.45, has claimed 45 wickets from 49 T20I innings and recorded the best of 5/8. Alison found notable success in her recent campaign, recording bowling figures of 1/22, 0/14, 4/4, and 0/9. Picking up from where she left off, she returned figures of 2/4 in this series opener and can be relied upon for wickets, especially upfront.
Nattaya Boochatham
The 38-year-old all-rounder, from 90 T20I outings, has picked up 120 wickets, including the best of 5/5, maintaining an economy rate of 4.05, while also adding 693 runs from 65 innings. Nattaya had a notable Asia Cup campaign in July, and though she has had a quiet start to this series with the bat, departing for 5, she returned bowling figures of 1/17 and should be backed for improved efforts.
Chanida Sutthiruang
The 31-year-old all-rounder, from 86 T20I outings, has taken 75 wickets at an average of 13.82, with an economy rate of 4.22, and produced the best of 5/4, while also scoring 798 runs from 71 innings. Chanida hasn’t found much success with the bat of late, while her previous four bowling returns read 1/12 (4), 0/9 (3), 0/18 (3), and 0/12 (3). She can be relied upon for breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Mission Road Ground heavily favors the spinners, creating ideal conditions for bowling, as evident by the average score in the 110s. However, batters once settle in and find their rhythm, can accumulate runs effectively.
Weather:
The conditions in Mong Kok are forecast to be pleasant for the game, with clear, bright skies and a low chance of rain. The temperature will be around 22°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 69%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Naruemol Chaiwai, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Nattaya Boochatham, Kary Chan, Mariko Hill, Chanida Sutthiruang, Alison Siu, Betty Chan, Maryam Bibi, Suleeporn Laomi
Match details:
Date – December 5, 2024
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok
Broadcast – Access live scores on the FanCode app and website.
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