The league games of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 have concluded, and it is now time for the next round of the tournament, ‘The Super Three.’ Three nations; United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Nepal have respectively qualified for the next round, where they’ll face the other twice and the two teams with the most points will secure spots in the Global Qualifier.
So far, all three nations have had a great run in the tournament in their respective Pools. Thailand and UAE advanced with 6 points, whereas it was a tie between Hong Kong and Nepal with both teams ending on 5 points each. Nepal got the better of Hong Kong on Net Run Rate, proceeding ahead to the next round.
The first fixture of ‘The Super Three’ is between Thailand Women and UAE Women, scheduled for the 18th of May 2025, at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok, starting 8:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Looking at the recent record, Thailand have won three of their last five games with the other two games getting abandoned. Whereas, United Arab Emirates have won two of their last five games with two games getting abandoned and losing one to the same opposition i.e Thailand. If we look at the past record of these teams going head-to-head in the last 3 years, both teams have played 6 games overall, with Thailand winning 4 of those and UAE winning just 2.
Squads:
Thailand Women
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
United Arab Emirates Women
Keziah Miriam Sabin, Rinitha Rajith, Udeni Dona, Esha Oza, Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Theertha Satish, Al Maseera, Athige Silva, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Katie Thompson, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh
Players to watch out:
Nannapat Konchroenkai
The 24-year-old wicketkeeper batter is one of the key players for Thailand going into this game. She has scored 1799 runs in 94 innings with 6 half-centuries and has been in great nick lately, scoring 91 runs in just 4 innings. She bats at a very vital position and carries the team to whatever position is required.
Chanida Sutthiruang
The 31-year-old all-rounder has scored 1009 runs in 83 innings and has struck 86 wickets in 99 innings with the ball. She has a four wicket-haul and a 5-fer to her name, with best bowling figures of 5 for 4. She has scored 151 runs in her last 10 innings and picked 5 wickets in 9 innings. Thailand would want her to continue in this form.
Esha Oza
The 27-year-old all-rounder continues to impress with the bat and ball whenever required for the team. A right-handed batter with handy off-spinner, Oza has been a consistent contributor, scoring 389 runs in her last 10 innings and also picking 10 wickets. She has only been dismissed once for a single digit score in those last 10 innings. Earlier in the competition, she went on to score a brilliant 113 runs in just 55 deliveries with 14 fours and 5 sixes striking at 205.45.
Suraksha Kotte
The 22-year-old off-spinner has a tremendous record with the ball and will be a key aspect for UAE Women. She has picked 31 wickets in 38 innings with best bowling figures of 4 for 11. In her last 9 innings, Suraksha has been consistent with the ball, picking up 8 wickets. She is one of the key aspects of the UAE bowling unit and she will be counted on to lead the bowling attack.
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 moderate bounce and a fair contest between bat and ball.
Weather:
Rain interruptions and delays are likely throughout the match. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 28°C with 30% precipitation and then gradually increases. Average humidity would be around 79%, gradually decreasing as the match progresses.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nattaya Boochatham, Phannita Maya, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Esha Oza, Michelle Botha, Theertha Satish, Katie Thompson, Suraksha Kotte
Match details:
Date – May 18, 2025
Time – 8:30 AM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
