Visitors Namibia, with a win in the T20I series opener against Malaysia, have taken the early lead in the 3-match series, with the hosts facing a must-win in the 2nd T20I on the 11th of December 2024. The game will be played at Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, starting at 8:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
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:
Ainna Hamizah Hashim
The 24-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, from 67 outings, has picked up 44 wickets at an economy rate of 5.09, and from 56 innings, has added 429 runs, with bests of 46* and 5/4. In their recent campaign, Ainna didn’t find any success, departing cheaply for 6, 3, and 0, alongside bowling figures of 0/25, 0/35, and 0/11. However, she scored 31 runs in her most recent outing and hopefully capitalizes on this return to form.
Nur Dania Syuhada
The 19-year-old off-spinner, from 43 T20I outings, has scalped 31 wickets, with the best of 4/14, at an economy rate of 4.80, and can be more than handy with the bat on a few occasions. Nur Dania didn’t feature in the team’s most recent campaign, and on her return in this series opener, though she cheaply departed for 2(3) opening the innings, her bowling returns read 1/12 (4) and she will be relied upon for all-round efforts.
Jurriene Diergaardt
The 24-year-old all-rounder, from 65 T20I outings, has posted 693 runs, including the highest score of 62*, while also claiming 32 wickets from 37 innings, maintaining an economy rate of 4.85. Jurriene has been in notable form lately, and though she hasn’t posted many runs, she has returned bowling figures of 1/15, 0/2, 1/9, 1/7, and 1/16. She is an experienced campaigner and can be counted on for wickets and to find her way back among the runs.
Saima Tuhadeleni
The 19-year-old pacer, averaging 12.50 and maintaining an economy rate of 5.17, has picked up 16 wickets from 10 outings and recorded the best of 3/16. Saima has been in extraordinary form lately, returning figures of 2/17 and 3/18 in her recent outings. Carrying the momentum into this series, she produced bowling figures of 3/16 in the series opener, and given this form, she can be relied upon for breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The bowling-friendly conditions at Selangor Turf Club result in low-scoring matches. Bowlers, particularly pacers, have a significant impact on the game, as batters face difficulties in scoring runs, reflected in the average score of 98 runs.
Weather:
Despite cloudy skies, the likelihood of rain during match hours is minimal, promising an uninterrupted game. The temperature is forecast to hover around 29°C, with light winds and 77% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Wan Julia, Edelle Van Zyl, Sune Wittmann, Winifred Duraisingam, Kayleen Green, Wilka Mwatile, Jurriene Diergaardt, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Nur Dania Syuhada, Saima Tuhadeleni
Match details:
Date – December 11, 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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