Zimbabwe will face Thailand in the second match of the 2021 Women’s World Cup Qualifier at the Harare Sports Club.
Zimbabwe were recently whitewashed by Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series. However, their star all-rounder Josephine Nkomo, who missed the series due to an injury, is expected to return this time. Mary-Anne Musonda and Precious Marange hold the key to stage an improved show in the Qualifiers.
Thailand, on the other hand, suffered a 151-run defeat against West Indies in their warm-up match. They were bundled out for 79 while chasing 231. If they manage to pull things back, Nattaya Boochatham, Natthakan Chantham and Naruemol Chaiwai will play crucial roles.
Despite playing at home, Zimbabwe are a comparatively weaker side on paper ahead of this fixture. They played a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in August, which they won 2-1.
Likely XIs
Zimbabwe: Mary-Anne Musonda (c), Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Sharne Mayers, Ashley Ndiraya, Precious Marange, Josephine Nkomo, Tasmeen Granger, Loryn Phiri, Esther Mbofana, Nomvelo Sibanda, Francisca Chipare.
Thailand: Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wk), Nattaya Boochatham, Nattakan Chantam, Sornnarin Tippoch, Wongpaka Liengprasert, Chanida Sutthiruang, Rosenan Kanoh, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Suleeporn Laomi.
Betway Fantasy Tips
- Among wicket-keepers, include both Mupachikwa and Koncharoenkai.
- Nkomo and Boochatham are the popular captain choices in this fixture.
Fantasy XI
Mary-Anne Musonda, Naruemol Chaiwai, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Modester Mupachikwa, Ashley Ndiraya, Precious Marange, Nattaya Boochatham (c), Nattakan Chantam, Josephine Nkomo (vc), Nomvelo Sibanda, Esther Mbofana.