ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020: Match 11, Group B, South Africa vs Thailand: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 11th match of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be played between South Africa and Thailand at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

The match starts at 03:00 PM local time (04:00 AM GMT) (09:30 AM IST). This match will be live on Star Sports. Live Streaming will be available on Hotstar.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Things are beginning to heat in the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. With the league-stage approaching its business end, the outcome of every game has a bearing on the overall points table and with that in mind, South Africa will lock horns with Thailand at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

South Africa are flying high after pulling off their maiden T20 World Cup win against perennial heavyweights England in their tournament opener thanks to a brilliant performance by their bowlers- led by Ayabonga Khaka [3-25], Marizanne Kapp [2-19]- followed by an all-round display by skipper Dane van Niekerk [2-20 & 46]. And, they will now be looking to further solidify their spot in Group B and also improve their net run-rate when they take on Thailand on February 28.

Thailand, on the other hand, have lost back-to-back matches and are already out of reckoning from the semi-finals. They will once again hope to gain another valuable experience and display an improved performance against the Proteas.

Weather Condition/Report

It is expected to be a bright and sunny day in Canberra on Friday. According to the weather report, Manuka Oval is set to be bathed in sunshine throughout the day. While the temperature is set to hover between 9 and 25 degrees Celsius, the humidity will be around 38%. Chances of rain- 10℅.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the Manuka Oval has provided a fair balance between bat and ball thus far in the tournament. While the likes of Heather Knight have racked up a  three-figure score against Thailand, the Pakistani bowlers showed against the West Indies that the track has enough assistance to keep them interested.

Average first innings score: 150 [In the two matches played at the venue this tournament]

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 1

Injury and Availability News

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

South Africa Women

Lizelle Lee, Dane van Niekerk (C), Marizanne Kapp, Mignon de Preez, Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Chloe Tyron, Trisha Chetty (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

Bench: Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune

Thailand Women

Nattakan Chantam, Naruemol Chaiwai, Nattaya Boochatham, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (WK), Sornnarin Tippoch (C), Ratanaporn Padunglerd, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Soraya Lateh, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Wongpaka Liengprasert.

Bench – Rosenan Kanoh, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Puttawong, Suwanan Khiaoto

Top Picks:

South Africa Women

Dane van Niekerk [46] steered her side’s run-chase of 124 against England while Chloe Tyron [12] and Mignon du Preez [18* off 11 balls] provided the final impetus. As far as bowling is concerned, the likes of Shabnim Ismail [1-26] and Ayabonga Khaka [3-25] will be the key along with skipper Niekerk.

Thailand Women

Nattakan Chantam [32], Nannapat Koncharoenkai [12] and Naruemol Chaiwai [19] were the only ones to register double-digit scores while Nattaya Boochatham [1-18] and Soraya Lateh [1-27] will lead the bowling unit.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain –  Dane van Niekerk, Lizelle Lee, Sune Luus

Vice-Captain –  Mignon du Preez, Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Lizelle Lee

Batters – Chloe Tyron, Mignon du Preez, Nattakan Chantam, Naruemol Chaiwai

All-Rounders- Dane van Niekerk (C), Marizanne Kapp

Bowlers-  Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail (VC), Suleeporn Laomi

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lizelle Lee (C), Nannapat Koncharoenkai

Batters – Mignon du Preez, Nattakan Chantam, Naruemol Chaiwai

All-Rounders- Dane van Niekerk, Nattaya Boochatham, Marizanne Kapp (VC)

Bowlers-  Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Shabnim Ismail

Expert Advice

Dane van Niekerk [2-20 & 46] contributed with both bat and ball and can be a great pick as far as Fantasy XI is concerned.

Lizelle Lee [4] missed out on the last game. But she is too good a player to keep missing out. Since the last T20 World Cup, Lee is the leading run-scorer with 384 runs at an average of 29.53 for the Proteas.

Probable Winners:

South Africa Women are expected to come out as the winners.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.