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TL-W vs ZM-W: Thailand Women are up against Zimbabwe Women in the fifth match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022. The match is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. The teams are placed in Group B. The contest is being fought here to claim the last 2 spots for the main event of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup.
Both teams have won their first match of the group stage comfortably. Head to head, they are even. Having faced each other four times, both have won two games each. The contest is even on both sides. Currently, Thailand and Zimbabwe are standing in the top two positions in the points table. A win here would be a big advantage going ahead in the tournament.
Match Details for TL-W vs ZM-W
Series: ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022
Date: 19th September 2022
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Live streaming: Fan Code
Pitch Report for TL-W vs ZM-W
The weather at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi will be hot and humid. The pitch will be drier than usual. An even contest of bat vs ball is expected to play out. Bowlers are likely to benefit a little more, and we could witness a low-scoring game. The captain who wins the toss could choose to field first.
Probable Playing XI
Thailand Women
Naruemol Chaiwai(captain), Nattaya Boochatham, Sornnarin Tippoch, Chanida Sutthiruang, Natthakan Chantham, Nannapat Koncharoenkai(wicket-keeper), Onnicha Kamchomphu, Suleeporn Laomi, Rosenan Kanoh, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya
Zimbabwe Women
Christabel Chatonzwa, Francisca Chipare, Precious Marange, Esther Mbofana, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Pellagia Mujaji(wicket-keeper), Modester Mupachikwa, Mary-Anne Musonda(captain), Kelis Ndlovu, Josephine Nkomo, Loryn Phiri
Match Predictions for TL-W vs ZM-W
Zimbabwe Women are the favorites to win this match. They have been in good form in recent times. Their squad strength and current form gives them an edge over Thailand Women. However, Thailand women displayed good cricket against UAE women. So, they will not hand over an easy win to Zimbabwe. The game will likely go down to the wire and a good game of cricket is on the cards.
