ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, 2019: 2nd Semi-Final, Thailand Women vs PNG Women: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd Semi-Final of the 2019 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier between Thailand Women and Papua New Guinea (PNG) Women will be hosted by the Forthill in Dundee.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (1:00 PM GMT) (6:30 PM IST).

This game will be live on T20 World Cup Facebook page and ICC’s YouTube channel.

Preview:

The semi-final between Thailand Women and Papua New Guinea Women will probably the most important match of the tournament. In fact, it is more crucial than that of the other semi-final, between Bangladesh and Ireland. The reason for it being the winner of Thailand and PNG game will make it to the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time ever. PNG sort of stunned the hosts Scotland to reach here.

Thailand, who holds the record for the longest winning streak in the history of T20I cricket, edged past Ireland by two runs in the last group match. Had the Irish team got better of Thailand in that game, they could have avoided facing Bangladesh. Both Ireland and Bangladesh occupied the No.9 and No.10 positions in the previous three editions of the Women’s T20 World Cup which would change in 2020.

Weather Condition/Report:

The weather forecast for the Forthill in Dundee for Thursday looks the best across all match days thus far. However, there could be little showers and drizzles from 5 PM local time. This match will most probably get finished by that time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

If you have got a good number of slow bowling options and a total over 100 batting first, you should be winning 8/10 times at the Forthill. For this semi-final, an already used pitch will be in usage and that could make things tougher for the chasing team.

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Thailand Women:

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

Bench: Rosenan Kanoh, Phannita Maya, Arriya Yenyueak

Papua New Guinea Women:

Sibona Jimmy, Naoani Vare, Brenda Tau (WK), Tanya Ruma, Veru Frank, Konio Oala, Kaia Arua (C), Ravina Oa, Vicky Araa, Mairi Tom, Natasha Ambo.

Bench: Isabel Toua, Gari Buruka, Narela Ila.

Top Picks:

Konio Oala had two games of 25+ points out of the three while Brenda Tau has more the 15 points in all the matches. Nattaya Boochatham hasn’t got great chance to exhibit her all-round display. Suleeporn Laomi is a consistent wicket-taker too.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Chanida Sutthiruang, Sibona Jimmy, Nattaya Boochatham

Vice-Captain Options – Naoani Vare, Naruemol Chaiwai, Konio Oala

Chanida Sutthiruang and Sibona Jimmy have reached a stage where the two players are a must as captain and vice-captain.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Brenda Tau

Batters – Nattakan Chantam, Tanya Ruma, Konio Oala

All-Rounders – Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang (C), Sibona Jimmy (VC)

Bowlers – Ravina Oa, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Brenda Tau

Batters – Naruemol Chaiwai, Tanya Ruma, Naoani Vare

All-Rounders – Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang (VC), Sibona Jimmy (C), Sornnarin Tippoch

Bowlers – Ravina Oa, Suleeporn Laomi, Onnicha Kamchomphu

Expert Advice:

Thailand Women continue to be field an unchanged XI while Papua New Guinea will bring back the ones they rested. In case of a delayed start or late updates from the toss, these line-ups will be useful.

Probable Winners:

Thailand Women are expected to book their place in the T20 World Cup.

*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.