In the ongoing 2024 Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Quadrangular series, both Hong Kong and Namibia have registered a win from their two games and are slated to lock horns in match no. 6 on the 7th of December 2024. The game will be played at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, and will commence 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
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
Players to watch out:
Natasha Miles
The 36-year-old top-order batter, from 48 T20I innings, has amassed 963 runs at an average of 26.75 and registered the highest score of 86*. Natasha displayed sublime form in a recent series, registering consecutive scores of 20, 9*, 31, and 40*. However, in this campaign, she has departed cheaply for 5 and 9, but she should be backed to find her footing, leading the scoring for her side.
Maryam Bibi
The 21-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 37 innings, has posted 284 runs and from 57 outings has claimed 58 wickets, with respective bests of 34 and 4/8. In her recent series, Maryam claimed 6 wickets from 3 innings and has continued in this economical and effective form, with bowling returns of 2/13 and 2/31 in this series. The seasoned campaigner will be counted on for the goods.
Kayleen Green
The 26-year-old all-rounder, from 63 T20Is, has accumulated 743 runs, including the highest of 57, while also scalping 71 wickets, with the best of 3/8, and maintaining an economy rate of 4.20. Kayleen struggled for runs in her recent outings but hasn’t been required much with the bat in this series, while her bowling returns read 1/17 and 1/19. She’ll be relied upon for the goods.
Wilka Mwatile
The 24-year-old all-rounder, from 61 T20I outings, has picked up 59 wickets at an economy rate of 4.48, and also added 509 runs from 53 innings, with bests of 5/6 and 33. Wilka was outstanding in their recent campaign, with 8 wickets from 6 outings and scores of 11, 31, and 22*, and has continued to excel with the ball, producing 4/6 in her most recent outing. She will be crucial with the ball.
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 indicates the same. 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 21°C, light winds, and humidity at 61%. A clear overhead promises a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Yasmeen Khan, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Kary Chan, Mariko Hill, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Alison Siu, Irene van Zyl, Maryam Bibi, Betty Chan
Match details:
Date – December 7, 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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