Zimbabwe Women vs Thailand Women, ICC Women World Cup Qualifier 2021, Today Match Prediction 21 November 2021

zimw vs thaiw Match Prediction & Analysis

Women`s ODI CUP is all set to take place in 2022 at New Zealand with 8 teams set to take part in the competition. 5 teams including the Hosts have qualified for the World cups while the remaining 3 places are up for grabs in the qualification. Zimbabwe and Thailand are two teams which have entered the qualification from their respective regional zones and will be looking to win their opening match to have a good start. They are in Group B where 3 of the 5 teams are all set to move to the next stages.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Women Preview

Zimbabwe will lead by Mary Anne Musonda who is the only centurion for Zimbabwe in the ODIs so far. Josephine Nkomo has scored a couple of fifties in the ODIs and will have a huge role to play in this tournament. Modesta Mupachikava, Chieduzu Dhururu, and Ashley Ndiriya will form the core of the batting line-up alongside others.

They have a strong pace attack with plethora of bowlers such as Loren Tshuma, Precious Marange, Esther Mbofana, Audrey Mazvishaya, and Francisca Chipare in their squad. Loryin Piri will be their lone spinner in the playing Xi and will have a huge role to play in the middle overs bowling especially.

Zimbabwe Women Predicted Playing XI:

 Sharne Mayers, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Ashley Ndiraya, Mary-Anne Musonda (c), Christabel Chatonzwa, Loren Tshuma, Nyasha Gwanzura, Precious Marange, Esther Mbofana, Audrey Mazvishaya, Francisca Chipare

Thailand Women Preview

Thailand will rely on the trio of Naruemol Chaiwai, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, and Nattaya Boochatham at the top of the order. Their middle order will have the likes of Natthakan Chantam, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenan Kanoh, and Suleeporn Laomi to play vital role to build their innings in the 50-over format.

They have a strong contingent of bowling department with the likes of both spin and pace bowling in good mix. Nattaya Boochatham, Ratanaporn Padunglerd, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, and Thipatcha Puttawong will form their core of the bowling group.

Thailand Women Predicted Playing XI:

Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Natthakan Chantham, Wongpaka Liengprasert, Nattaya Boochatham, Ratanaporn Padunglerd, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Sornnarin Tippoch, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wk), Suleeporn Laomi, Thipatcha Puttawong

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Harare is expected to have a bright and sunny with just 20% chances of rain as per the forecasters. We expect rain to make no appearance in this game.

Venue Details

Harare is expected to sport a new track which has a good bounce and carry on it. The ball might fly of the bat with a quick outfield and we can expect a run feast of 150-160 runs on this track. Bowlers might find some assistance with the new ball especially.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing is the safe and most trusted option in the T20Is matches off late and both captains will look to bowl first if they win the toss.