The last time these two teams met, India recorded a comfortable win at the Asian Cup in 2018. India, who lead the standings with eight points, will be wary of the Thai team who are capable of creating an upset. They have hosts Bangaldesh hot on their heels with four points and a game less. They would be eager to make the final push for that last semi-final spot. They are currently fourth in the table with six points.
Thailand, on the other hand, are on the right track, having won their last three games, including a surprise victory against Pakistan. Richa Ghosh has pleaded for inclusion in the T20 squad and the young wicketkeeper will look to continue in the same vein. The versatile spin player is the top wicket taker alongside Bangladesh’s Rumana Ahmed and Thailand’s T Putthawong. Jemimah Rodirgues, who is back from injury, is having a stellar tournament and is the leading run scorer.ĭeepti Sharma shone with both bat and ball. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was rested in the last game due to an issue and it remains to be seen if she will return for the team’s final group game. Smriti Mandhana has also had a few points under her belt as the tournament enters the trade phase. The young flyhalf hit a much-needed fifty in the previous game, which would have done wonders for her confidence. The biggest positive will be the return to form of the flamboyant Shafali Verma. India perform as a cohesive unit, the bowling department was consistent throughout the tournament while the batters also played their part. However, after a disappointing performance that led to their first loss in six years to arch-rivals Pakistan, the ‘Women in Blue’ came back strong across all three departments to beat the defending champions and host Bangladesh. And although the move didn’t pan out as the new middle order crumbled under the strain, the team continued to give their fringe players playing time. The batting order was also continually changed, with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur dropping to seventh against Pakistan. So far, India have fielded a different playing XI in all of their matches in the tournament to give fringe players time in the middle ahead of the T20 World Cup next year. With a semi-final spot already sealed, India will be looking to continue experimenting with their playing XI when they take on a plucky Thailand in the Women’s Asian Cup here on Monday.
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