Match no. 8 of the ongoing 9th edition of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)-organized Women’s Asia Cup will feature a face-off between Bangladesh and Thailand at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 22nd of July 2024.
Squads:
Bangladesh – Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Shorna Akter, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Shorifa Khatun, Ritu Moni, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sultana Khatun, Jahanara Alam, Dilara Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Rabeya Khan, Rumana Ahmed, Marufa Akter, Sabikun Nahar Jesmin
Thailand – Thipatcha Putthawong (C), Nannapat Khoncharoenkai (WK), Suwanan Khiaoto (WK), Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Nannaphat Chaihan
Players to watch out:
Murshida Khatun
The 25-year-old opening batter, from 45 T20Is, has amassed 776 runs at an average of 19.89, and registered a highest score of 77*. Murshida has played a few important knocks for Bangladesh in the recent past; however, she has only managed scores of 13, 46, 9, and 1 in her previous few outings. It will be expected of the seasoned batter that she finds her footing, helping the team build a solid foundation upfront.
Marufa Akter
The 19-year-old pacer, from 23 T20I innings, has bagged 18 wickets, including a best of 3/23, maintaining an economy rate of 6.33. Marufa has taken 3 wickets in her previous four T20Is, with figures of 1/11, 0/17, 2/24, and 0/15. Though she hasn’t scalped many wickets, she has looked in good rhythm and been economical. She can be relied upon to make a return among the wickets.
Nattaya Boochatham
The 37-year-old all-rounder, averaging 9.92 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.99, has scalped 119 wickets from 87 T20I outings and, from 62 batting innings, has accumulated 648 runs, with bests of 5/5 and 56. Nattaya, in her previous two T20Is, has managed starts of 13 and 18 while producing bowling figures of 0/10 and 1/20. She’ll be backed to capitalize on this momentum.
Thipatcha Putthawong
The 20-year-old left-arm off-spinner, from 50 T20I outings, has picked up 69 wickets at an average of 10.78 and an economy rate of 4.09, while also contributing 121 runs from 14 innings. Thipatcha’s bowling returns from her previous few outings read 2/7, 4/12, 0/17, and 1/15. Given her form and recent success, she can be counted on for breakthroughs and handy runs.
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Pitch:
The Dambulla wicket provides ample support for batters, making it a favorable surface with an average score in the 140s. However, bowlers, both spinners and pacers, also have opportunities to make an impact, exploiting the conditions to their advantage.
Weather:
The temperature is forecasted to hover around 29°C, with humidity at 58% and moderate winds. With clear skies and a minimal chance of rain, we have a complete game on our hands.
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Match details:
Date – July 22, 2024
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar and telecasted on Star Sports Network.