The Singapore Women’s national cricket team is set to kick off a highly anticipated T20I series against rivals Myanmar Women on November 27. The fixture marks the beginning of what promises to be an intense contest, and the squad selectors have placed their faith in a mix of proven performers and emerging talent, looking to start the series with a crucial home win.
Singapore comes into this match with a positive surge of recent form. While they faced tough losses in early July 2025 against Indonesia Women, their subsequent run has been highly impressive. The team secured a commanding three-match clean sweep against Cameroon Women in August 2025, winning the series with margins of 125, 114, and 102 runs respectively. This winning momentum provides a significant boost, demonstrating the team’s ability to put together dominant performances when it matters most.
The core of Singapore’s batting lineup is anchored by two experienced stalwarts, Shafina Mahesh and GK Diviya. Shafina, with 777 runs from 61 innings, is the team’s leading run-scorer and will be vital in providing stability at the top. Close on her heels is the powerful all-rounder GK Diviya, who has amassed 720 runs. The team will rely on this duo to lay a solid foundation, allowing the middle order to express themselves and post competitive totals.
With the ball, Singapore possesses a formidable attack spearheaded by a potent trio. All-rounder GK Diviya is not just a force with the bat, she also tops the wicket-taking charts with 45 wickets from 53 innings, boasting an excellent average of 14.86. She is strongly supported by Ada Bhasin, the second-highest wicket-taker with 37 wickets and a career-best figure of 5/6. The attack is rounded out by Shafina Mahesh, who has chipped in with 33 wickets. This trio’s ability to take wickets consistently, coupled with their economy and strike rate, will be crucial in containing the Myanmar lineup.
The historical record suggests that this contest will be an uphill battle for the host nation. All 9 games, one lost to rain, have gone in favour of Myanmar Women, highlighting a clear dominance. These defeats include a tight 5-wicket loss with just 5 balls remaining in October 2024, and a crushing defeat by 65 runs in the most recent match. This difficult history means the Singapore team has a massive point to prove and will be determined to break the losing streak on home turf tomorrow.
Keep an eye on the contributions from Ada Bhasin and Vinu Kumar, both of whom have impressive stats in their relatively shorter careers (spanning 2022-2025). Ada Bhasin has proven to be a dangerous all-rounder, tallying 267 runs and her aforementioned 37 wickets. Vinu Kumar adds depth to both departments, contributing 565 runs and taking 26 wickets. Their growth and ability to perform under pressure will be key factors in turning the tide against Myanmar.
Squad:
Ananya Sarma, Devika Galia, Jenissa Jain, Kamal Raja, Laasya Bommareddy, GK Diviya, Riyaa Bhasin, Shafina Mahesh (C), Vinu Kumar, Jacinta Si Ping, Piumi Gurusinghe, Ada Bhasin, Haresh Dhavina, Rasmeka Narayanan, Roshni Seth
With the squad finalized and the blend of experienced match-winners like Diviya and Mahesh, alongside the energy of younger stars like Ada Bhasin and Vinu Kumar, Singapore is poised for a significant battle. While recent history with Myanmar has been challenging, the team’s dominant wins in August show a side that is capable of massive upsets. All eyes will be on Singapore Women as they seek to leverage their recent momentum and home advantage to finally dismantle the Myanmar challenge and set a winning tone for the series.
Schedule:
1st T20I – November 27, 2:00 PM (Local time)
2nd T20I – November 29, 2:00 PM (Local time)
3rd T20I – November 30, 2:00 PM (Local time)
4th T20I – December 2, 2:00 PM (Local time)
1st T10 – December 3, 3:00 PM (Local time)
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