Thailand with successive wins in the 3-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Zimbabwe has claimed yet another ODI series win at home. The two teams, Thailand and Zimbabwe, on the 23rd of April, play the 3rd and Final ODI game at Terdthai Cricket Ground at 7:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The 2nd ODI witnessed Thailand batting first post a competitive total of 217 on the back of runs from openers and the lower-middle-order. Zimbabwe in reply had Mayers, Modester and an unbeaten 52-run 10th wicket partnership help the side only get to 172, falling 45 short of the required.
Squads:
Thailand – Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Nattaya Boochatham, Sornnarin Tippoch, Chanida Sutthiruang, Natthakan Chantam, Suleeporn Laomi, Rosenanee Kanoh, Phannita Maya, Banthida Leephattana, Nanthita Boonsukham, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong
Zimbabwe – Mary-Anne Musonda (C), Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu, Ashley Ndiraya, Sharne Mayers, Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Pellagia Mujaji, Precious Marange, Christabel Chatonzwa, Novmelo Sibanda, Francesca Chipare, Audrey Mazvishaya, Loreen Tshuma, Loryn Phiri
Players to watch out:
Natthakan Chantam
The 27-year-old opener in 6 ODI outings has scored 322 runs at an average of 53.66, a strike rate of 74.88, and with 3 fifties and a century to her name, has got the highest of 102. While in the series opener, Chantam departed cheaply for 1, she went on to score a 54 in the 2nd ODI.
Chanida Sutthiruang
The 29-year-old all-rounder in 5 ODI outings has got to 62 runs and has bagged a couple of wickets. Chanida got to her current best bowling and batting figures of 2/14 and 25 respectively, both during the 2nd ODI.
Sharne Mayers
The 30-year-old all-rounder in 5 ODI innings has accumulated 118 runs and in a couple of bowling, innings has bagged a wicket. Mayers got her series underway with a score of 24 and in the following ODI, scored a fine 37 and produced figures of 0/6 (1).
Loreen Tshuma
The 26-year-old all-rounder in 8 ODIs has struck 4 wickets and bagged 22 runs. While with the bat Tshuma registered a duck in both outings, she produced figures of 0/32 and 1/32 with the ball.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at the Terdthai Cricket Ground make up a balanced pitch that offers a good contest between bat and ball. The track at the venue provides assistance to spinners and for the same, the average score is only a low 155.
Weather:
With the temperature forecasted in the early 30s, it’ll be a warm sunny day at the Terdthai Cricket Ground. The humidity is at 52% and with very less chances of rain and moderate winds expected to blow throughout the day, it in general, will be a good day to be at the cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Modester Mupachikwa, Natthakan Chantam, Sharne Mayers, Naruemol Chaiwai, Kelis Ndhlovu, Josephine Nkomo, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Nattaya Boochatham, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya
Match details:
Date – April 23, 2023
Time – 7:30 AM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground
Broadcast – All games of the bilateral series will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.