As the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2025 reach a crucial juncture, Match 15 between West Indies and Thailand promises both drama and decisive moments.
For Fantasy cricket enthusiasts and women’s cricket followers alike, this contest offers a fascinating blend of high stakes, contrasting team fortunes, and individual brilliance. Here’s an in-depth Fantasy 11 analysis to help you pick the winning combination and understand key narratives as these two teams battle it out under the lights at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
The West Indies find themselves in a precarious position on the qualification table, standing 5th with four points from four games. They come into this must-win encounter knowing that a commanding victory alone won’t secure their World Cup berth—they also need Pakistan, the tournament hosts, to topple Bangladesh by a significant margin. This scenario injects a do-or-die urgency into their campaign, making every run and wicket critical.
On the other hand, Thailand’s journey has been more challenging. Sitting at the bottom of the points table with no wins in four outings, they are already eliminated from qualification contention. However, this frees them from pressure and positions them as plucky underdogs who can play fearless cricket and upset any expectations.
Fantasy 11 picks for Thailand Women Vs West Indies Women
Wicketkeeper:
Shemaine Campbelle
An experienced campaigner, Campbelle’s reliability behind the stumps and knack for timely runs add balance to the team. She hasn’t been amongst the runs so far for the West Indies. She has the opportunity to make it big and sign off the tournament on a high note. She has scored 53 runs in four innings with the bat for her side in the tournament.
Batters:
Stafanie Taylor
One of the legends of women’s cricket, Taylor’s consistency and ability to anchor innings under pressure make her a Fantasy favourite. She has taken the responsibility of leading the recovery and playing the anchor role to perfection for her side in the ongoing tournament. She has scored 107 runs at an average of 26.75 in four innings with the bat for her side. She could also chip in with a few overs of medium pace, if needed.
All-rounders:
Hayley Matthews
Leading the West Indies is the dynamic Hayley Matthews. Matthews’ ability to influence the game with both bat and ball (notably her craft with off-spin) makes her indispensable in all formats and a definite points magnet in Fantasy leagues. Her leadership carries the weight of the West Indies’ hopes, and she’ll be eager to steer her side to a dominant victory.
She has been the heartbeat of the West Indian line-up, be it with the bat or with the ball. She has made pivotal contributions, leaving a significant all-around impact for her side. Despite giving their best, the Women in Maroon have found themselves in a do-or-die situation. The lack of support and the absence of a collective performance consistently have landed them in this situation in the tournament.
She has been the leading run-scorer for the West Indies with 170 runs at a strike rate of 96.04 and an outstanding average of 56.66 in four innings, which includes one unbeaten century coming in a losing cause in their first game of the tournament against Scotland. She is also currently the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 12 wickets at a superb average of 12.66 and an economy of 4.20 in four innings with the ball, which included a couple of four-wicket hauls in the tournament for her side so far. She is once again poised to have a significant all-round impact for her side, as has been the case throughout the tournament.
Nattaya Boochatham
She is a crafty off-spinner and a dependable batter at the top of the order for Thailand. She has scored 72 runs at an average of 18 in four innings with the bat for her side. She has been slightly short of runs and would like to make the opportunity count against the Hayley Matthews-led side. She has picked up a couple of wickets at an economy of 4.77 in four innings with the ball, to go along with her impressive capabilities with the bat for her side.
Chanida Sutthiruang
A pace option with the ability to swing the ball, she offers versatility, and her knack for getting crucial breakthroughs makes her the one to watch out for as far as Thailand is concerned. She has not only been able to live up to the expectations but hasn’t done justice to her remarkable potential with the bat so far for Thailand. She has just managed 61 runs at an average of 15.25 in four innings with the bat. This encounter presents an opportunity for her to get back to her best rhythm. She has picked up one wicket at an economy of 5.52 in four innings with the ball for her side so far in the competition.
Chinelle Henry
Her pace bowling and useful batting provide depth, while her knack for breakthroughs is crucial on pitches assisting seamers. After a relatively quiet start to the competition, she has got better and better with every game, be it with the bat or with the ball. She has been the 2nd highest run-scorer for the West Indies with 123 runs at an outstanding strike rate of 126.80 and a remarkable average of 61.50 in four innings with the bat, which includes one unbeaten half-century (51* off 48 balls) in their previous game against Bangladesh on 17th April 2025.
Besides her exploits with the bat, she has also made an impressive impact with the ball, returning with just the one wicket, but with a superb economy of 4.33 in four innings with the ball, chipping in with the useful, and economical spells, keeping the lid on the scoring for the opposition batters. She has the potential to turn the game around single-handedly. She is a match-winner and a must-have in your fantasy sides for the contest.
Thipatcha Putthawong
Thailand’s captain Naruemol Chaiwai, despite the team’s struggles, continues to lead with resilience and experience. Meanwhile, the vice-captaincy in our Fantasy lineup goes to Thailand’s Thipatcha Putthawong. Her left-arm spin and handy batting make her a strong contender to earn valuable points even in a losing cause, highlighting the importance of picking players who can contribute to multiple departments.
She has picked up seven wickets at an average of 24.42 and an outstanding economy of 4.50 in four innings with the ball. As a leading wicket-taker for Thailand in the tournament, she is well poised to lead the bowling attack and give Thailand every chance of springing a surprise against the West Indies.
She has also displayed her batting capabilities, scoring 44 runs at a decent average of 14.66 in four innings with the bat for her side in the competition so far. She is one of the key players you must have on your side for this game.
Zaida James
An emerging talent with left-arm spin, James offers variety and the potential for crucial spells. However, she has been given much more responsibility with the bat; she has either come at number three or opened the innings alongside skipper Hayley Matthews in recent times. She has scored 94 runs at a decent average of 23.50 in four innings with the bat so far for her side. She can also chip in with a few overs of handy left-arm spin with the ball, rolling the arm over as and when needed for her side in the tournament so far.
Bowlers:
Onnicha Kamchomphu
Known for her off-spin, Kamchomphu will look to exploit pitch conditions and create pressure. She has been an important contributor with the ball for Thailand. She has picked up five wickets at an average of 31.80 and an economy of 5.12 in four innings with the ball for her side. She can also provide some assistance with the bat in hand for her side if needed.
Karishma Ramharack
The experienced veteran off-spinner has been a consistent performer for the West Indies in the tournament. She is currently the 3rd highest wicket-taker with the ball for her side with 6 wickets at an average of 24.16 and an impressive average of 4.86 in four innings so far. Except for their previous game against Bangladesh on 17th April 2025, where she went wicket-less, she has picked up a couple of wickets on each of the occasions before that in the ongoing tournament. She has rarely been required to bat for her side so far in the competition.
Aaliyah Alleyne
Given the kind of conditions on offer in Lahore, Alleyne’s pace, her variations could prove to be very effective for the West Indies. Her significant contributions have silently gone under the radar, with 9 wickets and an impressive average of 13.66 and an economy of 6.15 in four innings with the ball, she is the 2nd highest wicket-taker for the West Indies behind skipper Hayley Matthews. Her impressive returns with the ball include one four-wicket haul, placing her as the joint 3rd highest wicket-taker of the tournament alongside Jannatul Ferdus from Bangladesh and Nashra Sandhu from Pakistan. She has also been a handy contributor with the bat for her side, scoring 58 runs at a decent average of 19.33 in four innings with the bat for her side so far in the competition. She is a player to watch out for and a no-brainer inclusion in your fantasy 11.
The Gaddafi Stadium track is known for its balanced nature, but it can often assist spinners as the match progresses. Early movement for pace bowlers is also possible under typical Lahore conditions. This duality means captains will have to be strategic: quick bowlers could exploit early swing, while spinners will likely play a decisive role in the middle overs. Fantasy players should thus prioritise all-rounders and bowlers who can exploit these pitch nuances, like Matthews and Putthawong.
Incorporate a mix of all-rounders, specialist batters, and wicketkeepers who have multiple avenues to earn points. Opt for players involved in both batting and bowling units, Mathews as captain and Putthawong as vice-captain, to offer the perfect combo. Players like Stafanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry have shown form and can be match-winners. Keep an eye on Thailand’s bowling threats that might challenge batters early.
This match holds World Cup qualifying implications, especially for the West Indies. Fantasy cricket fans should watch for tight contests within this match, the battle between Matthews’ off-spin and Thailand’s batters, or the composure of Taylor anchoring the innings. Thailand, despite their position, have individuals like Putthawong and Boochatham who can turn the tide unexpectedly.
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