All eyes will be on the third game of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025, which will take place on April 10, 2025, from 10 AM IST at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground featuring Bangladesh and Thailand. Both teams will want to start their season strong and make a compelling case for qualifying for the coveted Women’s World Cup later this year, making every match a must win.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter, Ishma Tanjim, Dilara Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Rabeya, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Farzana Haque, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Suleeporn Laomi, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Natthakan Chantham, Nannaphat Chaihan, Chanida Sutthiruang, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nattaya Boochatham, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Phannita Maya, Rosenanee Kanoh, Thipatcha Putthawong
Players to watch out:
Nigar Sultana Joty
Bangladesh’s captain and wicketkeeper, Nigar Sultana, 27, provides stability and leadership to the group. She has featured in 53 WODIs since making her debut in 2015, amassing 1,076 runs at an average of 25.02, including five half-centuries with a highest score of 73. She plays a crucial dual role; with 29 catches and 19 stumpings, her exquisite glovework is vital, making her invaluable in all areas.
Fargana Hoque
An essential player in Bangladesh’s batting lineup, Fargana Hoque is a 32-year-old veteran campaigner. In her 71 WODI appearances so far, she has scored 1,729 runs at an average of 27.44. Her ability to anchor innings and accumulate significant scores is demonstrated by her highest score of 107, as well as her 13 fifties and two hundreds overall.
Naruemol Chaiwai
A key member of Thailand’s batting order, Naruemol Chaiwai, 34, is renowned for her steadiness and poise. Her leadership as captain has been crucial to Thailand’s success in the international arena. With a strike rate of 65 and the highest of 65, she has accumulated 244 runs from 9 outings so far.
Chanida Sutthiruang
Thailand benefits greatly from experienced 31-year-old Chanida Sutthiruang’s versatility. She has claimed seven wickets with best figures of 2/14 in her nine ODIs, maintaining an economical bowling rate of 3.65. Thailand has depth and balance because of her ability to contribute in both areas of the game.
Pitch:
The Lahore City Cricket Association Ground is little on the slower side, and it usually helps spinners, particularly in the middle overs because the surface tends to slow down, and the ball starts to grip and turn.
Weather:
It is anticipated that Lahore will see warm, bright weather with clear skies all day long. During match hours, the temperature will be between 32°C and 34°C, with moderate humidity levels of 40–50%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nigar Sultana Joty, Fargana Hoque, Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Naruemol Chaiwai, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nahida Akter, Thipatcha Putthawong
Match details:
Date – April 10, 2025
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – Lahore City Cricket Association Ground, Pakistan
Broadcast – Fans can watch all the live action on FanCode.
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