On February 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM IST, the Netherlands Women and Thailand Women are set to face off in an exciting match to continue the Nepal Women’s T20I Tri-Series at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
In the series so far, Thailand have dominated their games and are placed at the top of the table with 2 wins, while the Netherlands have had a mixed record with 1 win and 1 loss. For both teams, this game is important as they try to gain momentum going into the series’ final stretch. Notably, in their last ten meetings, Thailand have won eight of them, while the Netherlands have only won two.
Squads:
Netherlands women’s cricket team:
Babette de Leede, Heather Siegers, Sterre Kalis, Robine Rijke, Phebe Molkenboer, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Iris Zwilling, Eva Lynch, Frederique Overdijk, Caroline de Lange, Silver Siegers, Hannah Landheer, Isabel Van Der Woning, Myrthe van den Raad
Thailand women’s cricket team:
Onnicha Kamchomphu, Naruemol Chaiwai, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Nannaphat Chaihan, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenan Kanoh, Suwanan Khiaoto, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Suleeporn Laomi, Sunida Chaturongrattana
Players to watch out for:
Robine Rijke
The 28-year-old Dutch all-rounder Robine Rijke has proven herself reliable in the top or middle order with two games in which she scored a strong 66 runs. She is well-known for her ability to switch up her attack and find boundaries when things become tough, and she is essential to keeping the Netherlands’ innings stable. Additionally, she has taken 23 wickets in Twenty20 International matches.
Caroline de Lange
With three wickets in two outings in the ongoing tri-series, the 28-year-old has proven to be a reliable wicket-taker. Her ability to extract bounce and movement, combined with her precise line and length, placed batters under continual strain. She has an economy of five in T20 Internationals and is useful in both powerplays and death overs.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai
Thailand’s wicketkeeper batter, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, has scored 116 runs in two games during the current tri-series. With the bat, Nannapat has been an exceptional player who has shown great consistency. She is a dual threat on the field because of her valuable wicket-keeping abilities. She is a benefit because of her cool demeanour at the crease and quick reflexes behind the stumps.
Thipatcha Putthawong
The 20 years old efficiency as a strike bowler is demonstrated by her remarkable five-wickets in just two matches in this tri-series matches. She is a nightmare for batters, particularly in the middle overs, because of her quick accuracy and tempo fluctuations. In 61 Twenty20 International matches, she has taken 80 wickets.
Pitch:
Both hitters and bowlers might find favorable conditions at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Batters should be smart with shot selection as scoring hasn’t been very easy, evidenced by the average first innings score of 115. While spin bowlers find good grip and are useful in the middle overs, pace bowlers have an average impact, usually taking six wickets in the first innings.
Weather:
An uninterrupted match is anticipated with a clear weather forecasted for the match day, which shows little danger of rain. The dry weather will probably help spinners and hitters who can adjust to the slower pitch behavior as the game goes on.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Robine Rijke, Sterre Kalis, Natthakan Chantham, Heather Siegers, Chanida Sutthiruang, Iris Zwilling, Naruemol Chaiwai, Thipatcha Putthawong, Caroline de Lange, Suleeporn Laomi
Match details:
Date: February 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Broadcast: In India, the game will be live streamed on FanCode.
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