3rd T20I: Thailand vs Zimbabwe | Squads | Players to watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live streaming

Thailand, having won the 2nd Twenty20 International (T20I), has leveled the 4-match series against Zimbabwe, 1-1. The 3rd T20I of the series is scheduled to be played at the Terdthai Cricket Ground on the 28th of April, 2023 at 7:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).

3rd T20I: Thailand vs Zimbabwe | Squads | Players to watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live streaming
3rd T20I: Thailand vs Zimbabwe | Squads | Players to watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live streaming

 

The 2nd T20I witnessed, Zimbabwe, despite a decent start with runs of Sharne Mayers (29) and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (37), suffer a collapse which had them restricted to 103/9. In response, Thailand, with Nannapat Koncharoenkai (39*) and Naruemol Chaiwai (29) scoring crucial runs, although not without some difficulty, managed to win the game and level the series with 5 wickets and 3 balls to spare.

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:

Naruemol Chaiwai

The 32-year-old in 58 T20Is has scored 1055 runs at an average of 22.44, a strike rate of 76.22, and has got the highest score of 64*. Post a couple of fifties in the One-Day Series, Chaiwai has followed her 18 from the T20I opener with a 29.

Nattaya Boochatham

The 36-year-old all-rounder in 60 T20Is has scored 518 runs and has bagged 82 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4/3. Post a good One-Day series, Nattaya in the 2nd T20I registered an 18 with the bat and figures of 3/7 with the ball.

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Mary-Anne Musonda

The 31-year-old batter in 31 T20I innings has scored 543 runs at an average of 23.60, a strike rate of 107.52, and has got the highest of 60. While Mary-Anne departed cheaply for just 8 in the 2nd T20I, she’d got the series underway with a 34.

Novmelo Sibanda

The 26-year-old left-arm pacer, in 31 T20Is has struck 40 wickets and has got the best bowling figures of 5/14. Continuing on her fine form from the One-Day series, Novmelo in a couple of T20I outings, has registered bowling figures of 0/8 (2) and 0/7 (3).

Pitch:

With an average score of 89, the 22 yards at the Terdthai Cricket Ground make up a well-balanced pitch that offers a fair contest between bat and ball, however, spin bowlers certainly have the upper hand. Batters who are set in the middle benefit, as scoring becomes easier.

Weather:

The conditions are favorable for a game of cricket at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok with mostly sunny skies and a humidity level of 63%. The temperature is expected to range in the early 30s, and the likelihood of rain is minimal.

Fantasy playing XI:

Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Sharne Mayers, Naruemol Chaiwai, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndhlovu, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Audrey Mazvishaya, Precious Marange, Loreen Tshuma, Thipatcha Putthawong

Match details:

Date – April 28, 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.

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