The Nepal Women’s T20I Tri-Series 2025 has been an exciting competition that has featured elite cricket players from the participating countries. Netherlands will play Thailand at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on February 6, 2025.
Thailand is in outstanding form going into this game, and the Netherlands will be looking to recover from recent losses. In their last five games, the Dutch team has recorded two victories and three defeats, demonstrating inconsistent play. Thailand, on the other hand, have been playing well, winning each of their last five games. Thailand have been a powerful force in this Tri-Series because of their reliability and well-coordinated team efforts. Notably, they have also won six of their eight meetings against Netherlands.
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 and Sunida Chaturongrattana
Players to watch out for:
Babette de Leede
The Dutch keeper-batter Babette de Leede, 25, is renowned for her reliability at the top of the order. She steps with vital runs and maintains accuracy behind the stumps. She is an essential player for the Netherlands because of her ability to anchor the innings and switch gears when necessary. With 124 runs to her credit, she is the Netherlands’ leading run scorer in the ongoing tri-series.
Caroline de Lange
Caroline de Lange is a Dutch bowler and all-rounder who is 26 years old. She is a dependable bowler who is renowned for her composure and ability to end partnerships when it matters most. She is a dependable low order batter with 79 runs and 54 wickets in T20 Internationals.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai
The 24-year-old wicket-keeper batter has been playing consistently lately and is in excellent form. Depending on the circumstance, she can play both offensive and anchor positions, and she offers steadiness in the top rank. With an 85-strike rate, she has amassed 1682 T20 International runs. She also adds value with her quick reflexes behind the stumps.
Thipatcha Putthawong
Twenty-year-old bowler Thipatcha Putthawong has taken 37 wickets in 63 games. In the previous game of the ongoing series, she scored rapid 25 runs, contributing significantly to Thailand’s win. She is a threat on any surface because of her ability to extract spin and trick batters with flight and variations.
Pitch:
The pitch at this venue is well-balanced, giving bowlers and batters alike opportunity. The average first innings score is 111 runs, suggesting that strategic batting is necessary to set a competitive total. Batting first is typically preferred by teams that win the toss, who take advantage of the favourable early conditions to set difficult totals. In the second innings, the pitch tends to slow down a little, which helps bowlers with variations and makes run-chases challenging.
Weather:
Clear, bright skies are predicted for the game in Kirtipur, making it the perfect day for cricket and guaranteeing a comfortable atmosphere for both players and fans. There is little risk of rain and mild humidity, which reduces the possibility of weather disruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Heather Siegers, Sterre Kalis, Robine Rijke, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Phebe Molkenboer, Nattaya Boochatham, Thipatcha Putthawong, Caroline de Lange, Chanida Sutthiruang
Match details:
Date: February 6, 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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