It is Match No.10 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers between Thailand Women and Kuwait Women. The coverage for the match starts on 13th May, 2025 from 7:30 AM onwards at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok, Thailand.
Both these teams fall into the Group A pool of the tournament and have won a game each. In the reverse fixture between both these teams, Thailand Women defeated the Kuwaiti Women comfortably. It will be interesting to see how this contest pans out to be and the big question will be whether Kuwaiti Women will give a befitting reply to the Thailand Women or not?
Looking at the track record of both these sides, Thailand has won four of their last five games, except for the one abandoned game, whereas Kuwait Women have won just a single game with losing two games, and the other two getting cancelled.
Squads: Match 10: Thailand Women vs Kuwait Women
Kuwait National Women’s Cricket Team
Balasubramani Shanti, Maryyam Ashraf, Raelyn D’Souza, Siobhan Gomez, Venora Shaina, Amna Tariq, Mariamma Hyder, Maryam Omar, Priyada Murali, Zeefa Jilani, Bhavani Yekkeli, Khadija Khalil, Suchitha Lita D Sa, Ameesha Olacheri, Candice Dias, Maria Jasvi
Thailand National Women’s Cricket Team
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Nannaphat Chaihan, Naruemol Chaiwai, Natthakan Chantham, Rosenan Kanoh, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Phannita Maya, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suwanan Khiaoto, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Suleeporn Laomi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Thipatcha Putthawong
Players to watch out for:
Priyada Murali
This 31-year-old all-rounder has been absolutely amazing with the bat and ball both. Kuwaiti women will need Priyada to play an important role for them to get through the tournament easily. She has impressive figures of 703 runs in just 51 innings with a highest score of 45 runs with the bat. Priyada not only shines with the bat but with the ball as well by picking 28 wickets in 39 innings in all T20Is. She is an economical bowler with an economy rate of 6.40 and best bowling figures of 3 for 11. With the bat, Priyada has scored 157 runs in the last 10 innings and picked 8 wickets with the ball in her last 8 outings for Kuwait Women. Priyada scored 36 off 29 deliveries in her last outing against Bhutan Women and gave Kuwait a strong start with the bat. She will be key going ahead into the tournament for the Kuwaiti Women.
Maria Jasvi
Jasvi is a 24-year-old right-arm medium bowler who has been impressive with the ball for the Kuwaiti Women. Jasvi has been leading the attack for the side and has been a proven wicket-taker for the team. Jasvi has picked a total of 8 wickets in her last 10 outings and has provided important breakthroughs throughout the tournament. Jasvi has 41 wickets in 49 innings in T20Is with an economy rate of 5.60, which puts immense pressure on the opposition. In her last encounter against Bhutan Women, she picked 2 wickets by just giving 9 runs in 3 overs. Such a bowling performance will give immense confidence to Jasvi and the bowling unit of the Kuwaiti Women.
Sunida Chaturongrattana
Sunida is one of the key openers for the Thailand Women. Her batting is a vital aspect for the side in providing a solid stand for Thailand with the bat. Sunida is not only a batter but can also roll her arm with the ball and provide some breakthroughs and vital wickets whenever required. She has a decent record with bat and ball both. She has scored 74 runs in her last 9 innings. In her last outing against Kuwait Women, she scored 22 of 25 deliveries, striking at almost 92. Sunida will be key ahead in the tournament, opening the bat for Thailand.
Natthakan Chantham
Chantham is a crucial part of the Thailand Women’s Cricket team. Her batting skills have been quite impressive globally in Women’s Cricket. She hasn’t bowled recently but can roll her arm as well, being a right-arm fast-medium bowler. She has scored a total of 630 runs in just 14 innings in T20Is with the bat with an average of 45, striking at 71.26 with seven half-centuries and a century as well. Her recent record with the bat will definitely boost the Thailand Women’s Cricket team and give them an upper hand. She has scored a total of 147 runs in her last five innings. Chantham’s form in the tournament will be very crucial it will define Thailand’s fate going ahead in the Qualifiers.
Pitch:
Terdthai Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch with early help for seamers and later assistance for spinners. The average first-innings T20 score is around 135-145, with chasing sides having a slight edge. Expect a moderate bounce and a fair contest between bat and ball.
Weather:
Rain interruptions and delays throughout the match. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 26°C. 40% precipitation throughout the same. The average humidity would be around 90%, gradually decreasing as the match progresses.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Balasubramani Shanti, Priyada Murali, Khadija Khalil, Suchitha Lita D Sa, Candice Dias, Maria Jasvi, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Natthakan Chantham, Nattaya Boochatham, Phannita Maya, Sunida Chaturongrattana,
Match Details:
Date: 13th May, 2025
Time: 7:30 AM
Venue: Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast: The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
