The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are hosting a quadrangular T20I series in Dubai from the 10th to the 13th of September. Hosts UAE will be joined by Thailand, the United States of America (USA) and Zimbabwe. The tournament will be a buildup for all 4 teams with preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier which is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi later the same month (September).
1. United Arab Emirates Women’s Cricket Team
The side last contested during the final of the Asian Cricket Council Women’s T20 Championship late in June this year. UAE registered wins in 3 out of their 4 games and a game didn’t have a result. Unbeaten throughout the competition, UAE then went on to win the final handing a 5-wicket defeat to Malaysia. The side next contest in the quadrangular series against Thailand in the tournament opener.
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UAE’s squad for Women’s Quadrangular Series in UAE 2022
Chaya Mughal (C), Natasha Cherriath, Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Mahika Gaur, Siya Gokhale, Priyanjali Jain (WK), Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Indhuja Nandakumar, Esha Oza, Rinitha Rajith, Rithika Rajith, Theertha Satish (WK), Khushi Sharma
2. Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
The side last played a game back in 2021 during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier and finished as table toppers in Group B bagging 6 points coming off 3 wins out of 4 games. They’ll end their long string of absence from international cricket with their opener against UAE on the 10th of September.
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Thailand’s squad for Women’s Quadrangular Series in UAE 2022
Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Nattaya Boochatham, Nanthita Boonsukham, Kanyakorn Bunthansen, Nannaphat Chaihan, Natthakan Chantam, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenan Kanoh, Suwanan Khiaoto, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (WK), Suleeporn Laomi, Banthida Leephatthana, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Chanida Sutthiruang, Sornnarin Tippoch
3. United States of America Women’s Cricket Team
USA too last played a game during the 2021 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier where they finished at the bottom of the table in group B with 0 wins off 3 games. The side has had its U19 players play a few series of late and many faces from the same series have been named for the UAE tour, so a lot could well change for USA cricket on this tour. The side ends their absences when they take the field to play Zimbabwe in their series opener.
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USA’s squad for Women’s Quadrangular Series in UAE 2022
Sindhu Sriharsha (C), Geetika Kodali (VC), Anika Kolan, Bhumika Bhadriraju, Disha Dhingra, lsani Vaghela, Lisa Ramjit, Mahika Kandanala, Moksha Chaudhary, Preeti lyenger, Ritu Singh, Snigdha Paul, Suhani Thadani, Taranum Chopra, Yashaditi Teki
4. Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team
The side after the 2021 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier played in the Capricorn Women’s T20I series alongside Namibia and Uganda which they (Zimbabwe) eventually went on to win. The side in its buildup to the UAE toured South Africa for 5 T20 games against its emerging side and enjoyed a good run winning the series 4-1. A brilliant year so far will now see them play the USA in their opener at the quadrangular series.
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Zimbabwe’s squad for Women’s Quadrangular Series in UAE 2022
Mary-Anne Musonda (C), Christabel Chatonzwa, Francisca Chipare, Precious Marange, Sharne Mayers, Audrey Mazvishaya, Esther Mbofana, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Pellagia Mujaji, Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Kelis Ndlovu, Josephine Nkomo, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma
Women’s Quadrangular Series in UAE 2022 – Schedule
DATE | MATCHES | VENUE |
10-Sep-22 |
United States vs Zimbabwe | Sevens ground, Dubai |
United Arab Emirates vs Thailand | Sevens ground, Dubai | |
12-Sep-22 |
United Arab Emirates vs Zimbabwe | Sevens ground, Dubai |
Thailand vs United States | Sevens ground, Dubai | |
13-Sep-22 |
Zimbabwe vs Thailand | Sevens ground, Dubai |
United Arab Emirates vs United States | Sevens ground, Dubai |
After the tournament, the sides play a or two warmup games and then contest in the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers from the 18th to the 25th of September.