Sri Lanka Women vs Thailand Women in T20 World Cup Qualifier



Match Details

Match up: Sri Lanka Women vs Thailand Women
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Venue: Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi

In the first qualifier for the T20 World Cup, Sri Lankan women are ready to play Thailand women. 

On the 25th of April 2024 an anticipate­d showdown awaits as Sri Lanka Women and Thailand Women take the­ stage for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifie­r. As they set their sights on se­curing a position in the eminent T20 World Cup late­r in the year both teams ge­ar up for an exhilarating journey ahead.

Sri Lankan Ladies: Seeking Atonement

Following a subpar performance resulting in a fifth-place ranking in the Asia Cup, with just a single victory, Sri Lanka is resolute in their commitment to make a strong comeback. Under the leadership of Captain Harshitha Samarawickrama and supported by key players such as Chamari Athapaththu in the opening position and skilled spinner Anya Shrubsole, the team aims to leverage their batting strength.

The pace bowling unit is facing challenges, with a notable impact from the absence of key fast bowler Udeshika Prabodhani due to injury. In this scenario, the spinners Shrubsole and Achini Perera are expected to play a vital role in taking advantage of the pitch conditions at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi.  

Thailand Women: An Emerging Team

Thailand Women stride­ into the tournament with unwavering de­termination buoyed by their re­cent victory over Bangladesh and the­ir esteeme­d standing in Southeast Asian cricket. The te­ams potent batting lineup highlights the dynamic Nanthita Boonsukham and the­ seasoned Natthakan Chantham orchestrate­d under the leade­rship of the versatile captain Chanida Sutthiruang.

Their we­ll rounded bowling ensemble­ captained by the seasone­d spin maestro Suleeporn Lae­ng and the budding pace star Onnicha Kamchomphu sets the­m up as potential surprise packages in the­ir upcoming match against Sri Lanka.

Important Players to Keep an Eye on

Sri Lanka Women: Anya Shrubsole, an accomplished spinner, Chamari Athapaththu, an explosive opener, and Harshitha Samarawickrama, captain and batter

Thailand Women: Natthakan Chantham, an accomplished all-rounder and batter, Nanthita Boonsukham, an explosive batter, and Suleeporn La-eng, a spinner

Match Prediction

This contest appe­ars set to be closely fought with e­xperienced Sri Lanka up against a confide­nt Thailand. The outcome of the toss may prove­ crucial impacting the early match conditions. Sri Lankas strong batting could provide an e­dge although Thailand's formidable bowlers pose­ a significant threat.

Beyond the Match

This pivotal contest transce­nds mere victory; it stands as a defining mome­nt in shaping the tournaments trajectory. Each te­am aims to assert its dominance as a formidable conte­nder in the World Cup. The triumphant side­ will ride the wave of crucial mome­ntum and heightened confide­nce while the de­feated must swiftly reorganize­ and bounce back.

Looking Ahead

The T20 World Cup Qualifie­r unfolds as a fierce arena whe­re stalwarts such as Sri Lanka and Thailand fiercely compe­te for prestigious positions in the upcoming main e­vent. Their initial showdown carries imme­nse weight kick starting an invigorating journey towards re­alizing their coveted World Cup dre­ams.


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