Thailand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, Zimbabwe Women tour of Thailand, Today Match Prediction 19 April 2023

thaiw vs zimw Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the 1st game of the three-match series where hosts Thailand Women will take on Zimbabwe Women at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok. Thailand Women have done well at home in the past. Zimbabwe Women return to ODI cricket after 18 months, and they will look to make a strong comeback.  

Thailand Women won the last home series 4-0, making the side confident as they play in conditions they know well. For Zimbabwe Women, it is the best shot at glory as they have an extremely poor record in ODIs. It will be interesting to see if the visitors can make this opportunity count.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

Thailand Women Preview

Naruemol Chaiwai's team made a good start in ODI cricket last year when they defeated Netherlands Women 4-0. They would look to repeat that success as they play on home soil. The side has good batters, and they will look to capitalize on their strength in this game.  

Nattakan Chantam and Sornnarin Tippoch are experienced batters, and the side will like a good start from this pair. In the middle order Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Naruemol Chaiwai, and Suleeporn Laomi will focus on building partnerships. Chanida Sutthiruang, Rosenan Kanoh, and Phannita Maya add solidity to this batting line-up.  

Chanida Sutthiruang and Nattaya Boochatham will look to strike with the new ball and put the visitors under pressure. The conditions will aid Phannita Maya and Thipatcha Putthawong, and they need to do well. Laomi and Onnicha Kamchomphu add strength to this attack.

Thailand Women Predicted Playing XI:

Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Nattakan Chantam, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wk), Sornnarin Tippoch, Suleeporn Laomi, Chanida Sutthiruang, Rosenan Kanoh, Phannita Maya, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Nattaya Boochatham, Thipatcha Putthawong

Zimbabwe Women Preview

Mary-Anne Musonda would like her players to leave behind the poor record they have in ODIs. These players have played together for a while, and they know each other's game. The conditions will be challenging for them, and Musonda will look to lead from the front and aim for an early lead.  

Sharne Mayers and Kelis Ndlovu must lay a strong platform with a big opening wicket stand in this game. Mary-Anne Musonda will have to anchor the innings and add runs with Modester Mupachikwa and Josephine Nkomo in the middle order. Precious Marange and Pellagia Mujaji are good hitters who must use the long handle.  

The bowling attack will be under pressure as their opponents have a strong batting line-up. Nomvelo Sibanda and Josephine Nkomo must use the new ball to their advantage. Precious Marange and Audrey Mazvishaya will have to bowl tight spells and keep Thailand under pressure. Loren Tshuma and Kelis Ndlovu add options to this attack.

Zimbabwe Women Predicted Playing XI:

Mary-Anne Musonda (c), Kelis Ndlovu, Sharne Mayers, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Pellagia Mujaji, Josephine Nkomo, Precious Marange, Audrey Mazvishaya, Loren Tshuma, Nomvelo Sibanda

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It will be clear skies over Bangkok on April 19. The batting conditions would be great as the wicket is flat, and the ball is coming to the bat nicely. The side batting first in this game would be happy to put 250 runs on the board.

Venue Details

Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok, is a small ground with short square boundaries. It allows the batters to free their arms on the track with even bounce and pace. There is assistance for the fast bowlers early in the game. Spinners also do well in the latter overs as the ball grips the surface. 

Toss: To Bat

The batting conditions will be good at the start, and we expect the pitch to wear down as the game progresses. The ball will turn sharply in the second innings, where chasing scores won't be easy. The side winning the toss will look to bat first in this game.