Fresh off a runners-up finish in a recently concluded Quadrangular Twenty20 International (T20I) series, Namibia will next go up against Malaysia in a 3-match T20I series at the Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur. The series opener is scheduled for 8:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 10th of December 2024.
Squads:
Malaysia women’s cricket team
Winifred Duraisingam (C), Nur Dania Syuhada (VC), Wan Julia (WK), Arianna Natasya, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Intan Jamahidayu, Amalin Sorfina, Aina Najwa, Musfirah Nur Aina, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Suabika Manivannan, Ainur Amelina, Irdina Beh, Noor Hayati Zakaria
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:
Winifred Duraisingam
The 31-year-old all-rounder, from 68 T20I outings, has accumulated 1,065 runs and, from 62 innings, has taken 50 wickets, with bests of 73 and 3/9. Winifred didn’t find much success in her recent campaign earlier this year, accumulating 30 runs and 3 wickets from three games. Nonetheless, she is a seasoned campaigner and can be relied upon for all-round efforts.
Mahirah Izzati Ismail
The 24-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has added 391 runs from 41 innings, with the highest score of 44*, while also taking 51 wickets, including the best of 5/11, from 43 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.12. Mahirah was a standout in their recent campaign, chipping in with a handy 15, while returning figures of 3/16, 1/23, and 1/35. She’ll be relied upon for breakthroughs.
Sune Wittmann
The 29-year-old all-rounder, from 63 T20I outings, has amassed 1,129 runs, with the highest score of 93*, and from 44 innings has picked up 44 wickets, at an economy rate of 4.56. In her previous four outings in their recent campaign, Sune registered scores of 33, 48*, 6, and 6, alongside bowling returns of 1/3, 2/10, and 2/2. Given her form, she can be counted on for the goods.
Wilka Mwatile
The 24-year-old pacer, from 62 T20I innings, has claimed 60 wickets at an economy rate of 4.47, and recorded the best of 5/6, while also being handy with the bat on a few occasions. In their recent campaign last week, Wilka added scores of 6, 11, and 11, and produced bowling figures of 0/21, 4/6, and 1/11. She is a promising talent and can be trusted to deliver.
Pitch:
The Selangor Turf Club offers a bowler-friendly surface, which pacers make the most of, while spinners also remain in the game. The conditions are challenging for batters, and the average score of 98 indicates a low-scoring match.
Weather:
The rain could play spoilsport, with showers on the radar throughout the match duration. The temperature in Kuala Lumpur is expected to hover around 24°C, with light winds and humidity of 85%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Wan Julia, Edelle Van Zyl, Sune Wittmann, Winifred Duraisingam, Kayleen Green, Wilka Mwatile, Jurriene Diergaardt, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Victoria Hamunyela, Arianna Natasya, Mekelaye Mwatile
Match details:
Date – December 10, 2024
Time – 8:00 AM IST
Venue – Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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