High on confidence with back-to-back wins, Thailand will go up against China, who have lost both their games in this campaign, in match no. 5 of the ongoing 2024 Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Quadrangular Series. The match is scheduled for 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 7th of December 2024 at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok.
Squads:
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
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:
Naruemol Chaiwai
The 34-year-old middle-order batter has accumulated 1,430 runs from 76 T20I innings, at an average of 24.65, and registered the highest score of 83*. Naruemol registered scores of 19* and 36* in her most recent campaign and has continued that momentum into this series, registering scores of 31* and 37. She has looked in good form could have another big score to deliver.
Onnicha Kamchomphu
The 26-year-old off-spinner has taken 83 wickets from 77 T20I outings, at an average of 12.77, an economy rate of 4.69, and registered the best of 4/6, while also being handy with the bat, scoring 129 runs from 39 innings. Onnicha has been in notable form of late, taking 8 wickets from 7 innings, and produced a 4/16 in her most recent outing. She can be counted on for breakthroughs.
Gong Yuting
The 22-year-old all-rounder from 4 T20Is has added 32 runs and taken a wicket. Last month, on her T20I debut, she took a wicket from 4 innings, at an economy rate of 5.87, and registered scores of 8* and 5. In this series, Gong hasn’t bowled but has managed starts of 8 and 11. Hopefully, she can convert these starts into substantial scores, while also taking wickets if handed the ball.
Cai Yuzhi
The 23-year-old all-rounder has secured 9 wickets from 10 T20I outings, including the best of 4/10, maintaining an economy rate of 5.19, while also scoring 61 runs from 7 innings. In this series opener, Cai returned figures of 0/29 (4) and scored 13 runs, while departing for 4 in her most recent outing. She should be backed to step up her efforts and produce the goods for her side.
Pitch:
The slow-natured center wicket at Mission Road Ground poses a challenge for batters to score with ease, and the modest average score in the 110s reflects this. Bowlers, especially spinners, play a crucial role in dictating the game’s outcome.
Weather:
It will be a bright, sunny day in Mong Kok, with the temperature expected to hover around 19°C, light winds, and humidity at 61%. A clear overhead promises a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Phannita Maya, Naruemol Chaiwai, Nattaya Boochatham, Xu Qian, Chanida Sutthiruang, Mengting Liu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Suleeporn Laomi, Wang Huiying
Match details:
Date – December 7, 2024
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok
Broadcast – Access live scores on the FanCode app and website.
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