Published on: Oct 11, 2022 9:24 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 11, 2022 9:24 pm IST
Sylhet is set to host the first semi-final game of the Women’s Asia Cup between India women and Thailand women. The game will kick off on Wednesday (October 13) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
India women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will face Thailand Women in their semi-final game. The side has lost only a game so far, in the ongoing tournament. Kaur, after the 2018 heartbreak in Malaysia, will be racing to reclaim the Asian crown.
Thailand, on the other hand, have conquered a stunner against Pakistan women earlier. The side has been playing good cricket in the tournament until now and won’t shy away from another breakthrough. The sides will lock horns at 8:30 AM (IST).
India Women vs Thailand Women First Semi-final Match Women’s Asia Cup 2022 Fixture: India Women vs Thailand Women Date and Time: October 13, 1:00 PM IST Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Watch IN-W vs TL-W -W live, on Star Sports Network. The game will be also streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar app and website (subscription needed). All the Women’s Asia Cup 2022 games will be telecasted live on DD Sports.
SL-W (112) vs PK-W (113/5) – PK-W won by 5 wickets – October 11
Position
3.141
2
0.888
4
0.423
6
-3.002
It’s a balanced pitch at the Sylhet International Stadium and better suited for the spinners. Deeming the last five games played at the venue, the average first innings score is 114, while the total average score has been around 96. About 60% of the teams batting first at the venue have won the games. Also, 60% of the captains preferred to bat first after winning the toss at the venue. Moreover, the weather on matchday is predicted to hover around 24.8° Celcius, with moderate rain.
Last five matches – will be updated soon (the most recent first) India Women: W W L W W Thailand Women: L W W W L
Probable Playing 11:
Mandhana’s new approach with the bat has preserved her consistency. She is in promising form and is scoring runs with a huge strike rate. She has been the highest run-scorer for the Southern Brave team in the Hundred 2022.
Innings
Best
96
Sharma is a reliable all-rounder and can bowl off-spin. She has picked vital wickets in powerplay particularly. Her batting cameos too, have been handy to her side.
74
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Chantham has been Thailand’s best bit, with the bat, so far. She can score big, even against the full-time members of the ICC.
54
Boochatham has been more consistent with the ball. She is an off-spinner but can provide vital batting cameos if needed. She holds a record for taking the most wickets in a calendar year (40) in women’s T20Is.
55
56 (44)
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Wicket-Keeper: Nannapat Koncharoenkai Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Natthakan Chantham All-Rounders: Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Pooja Vastrakar Bowlers: Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Thipatcha Putthawong, Nattaya Boochatham
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Smriti Mandhana (C) and Natthakan Chantham (VC) For Mega League Teams: Deepti Sharma (C) and Smriti Mandhana (VC)
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