Hong Kong vs Malaysia Women’s Cricket
Hong Kong to Face Malaysia in Asian Games 2023 Women’s Cricket Match
Hong Kong, led by captain Kary Chan, is all set to clash with Malaysia in Match No.2 of the Asian Games 2023 Women’s Cricket. The highly anticipated match will take place at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, starting at 11:30 am IST.
In their recent campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier, Hong Kong showcased their prowess by winning three out of four group stage matches. However, they faced a setback in the semifinals, losing to the United Arab Emirates. Mariko Hill was the standout performer for Hong Kong, amassing 84 runs at an impressive average of 21 and a striking strike-rate of 77.77. On the bowling front, Kary Chan emerged as the top wicket-taker with nine scalps in five matches.
On the other hand, Malaysia, led by Winfried Duraisingam, had a challenging outing in the same tournament. They managed to secure victory in only two out of their five matches and were unable to progress further in the championship. Mas Elysa stood out as the leading run-scorer for Malaysia, accumulating 86 runs in four matches at an impressive average of 43 and a strike-rate of 75.43, with a highest score of 54 not out.
Match Details:
- Match: Hong Kong vs Malaysia, Match No.2, Asian Games 2023 Women’s Cricket
- Date and Time: September 19, 2023, 11:30 am IST
- Venue: Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field is expected to favor bowlers, leading to a relatively low-scoring match.
Weather Forecast:
Hangzhou is expected to have clear skies with no rain in the forecast. Temperatures are likely to be around 19-degree Celsius, providing favorable conditions for the match.
Probable XIs:
Hong Kong:
- Natasha Miles
- Mariko Hill
- Kary Chan (C)
- Shing Chan
- Shanzeen Shahzad
- Maryam Bibi
- Ruchitha Venkatesh
- Hiu Ying Cheungm
- Iqra Sahar
- Betty Chan
- Alison Siu
Malaysia:
- Ainna Hamizah Hashim
- Winfried Duraisingam (C)
- Mariah Izzati Ismail
- Mas Elysa
- Wan Julia (wk)
- Jamahidaya Intan
- Aina Najwa
- Aisya Eleesa
- Nur Arianna Natsya
- Wan Zor Zulaika
- Nur Dania Syuhada
Match Prediction:
Hong Kong is expected to enter the match as the favorite. While Malaysia boasts experienced players, they may face a tough challenge against Hong Kong.
Stay tuned for an exciting contest between Hong Kong and Malaysia in the Asian Games 2023 Women’s Cricket.
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By- Sahiba Suri