Preview: Malaysia Women and Thailand Women will face off in the third match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
Between 2018 and 2023, the two teams met four times, with the Thais winning all four. Notably, in three of these four matches, Thailand won by successfully defending.
But talking about the current version presents a different picture. The Malaysians have won four of their last five meetings, while the Thais have only prevailed in two of their previous five games.
Notably, Malaysia Women were defeated by UAE Women in the Asian Cricket Council Women’s Premier Cup final. The Thailand Women’s squad played Scotland Women at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in their most recent match. Thailand managed to post a modest total of 99 runs for the loss of five wickets. The Scottish team then comfortably chased down the target, securing a six-wicket victory.
Womens Asia Cup T20, 2024, 3rd T20 Match, MAL vs THA
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Date & Time: Saturday, July 20, 2:00 PM
Pitch Report: The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla has traditionally been sluggish, which helps the spinners a lot. The surface offers significant bounce for the seamers, which makes it difficult for batters to anticipate. The side that wins the toss will probably choose to bat first in an effort to put a manageable score on the board.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Malaysia Women (MAL-W): Wan Julia (wk), Winifred Duraisingam (c), Elsa Hunter, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Mas Elysa, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Aina Najwa, Dhanusri Muhunan, Nur Dania Syuhada, Aisya Eleesa, Nur Aishah
Thailand Women (THA-W): Nattaya Boochatham, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wk), Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Chanida Sutthiruang, Phannita Maya, Suleeporn Laomi, Suwanan Khiaoto, Rosenan Kanoh, Thipatcha Putthawong, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Sunida Chaturongrattana
