China Women vs Hong Kong Women, WT20I in China, 2024, Today Match Prediction 10 November 2024

CHW vs HKGW Match Prediction & Analysis

The hosts have secured a spot in the final on the back of a brilliant bowling performance. The bowlers were again exceptional as they bowled out an in-form Myanmar side for just 62 runs.

Nevertheless, China struggled on their way to such a small target as they lost 8 wickets with no one in the top 5 scoring in double digits. The last time Hong Kong and China locked horns in this quadrangular series, the former chased down an 88-run target with 3 wickets in hand.

China have been brilliant with the ball in every game. It will be a close encounter as these teams meet once again in the final. Hong Kong were even better with the ball after their win over China.

Both teams will be relying on their bowlers to win the game. Neither team has a strong batting lineup that can post a competitive total.

TEAMS PREVIEW

China Women Preview

The hosts have reached the final after defeating a strong Myanmar side. Even without any in-form or reliable batters in the side, China were able to gain the upper hand in their last match.

It was the bowlers who once again came to the rescue with an outstanding performance. They restricted a strong Myanmar side to a low score. And though it wasn’t easy for China to chase down even a 63-run target, the hosts could somehow manage to get over the line.

It will be all down to the bowlers in this match. Skipper Xu Qian continues to impress with the ball while Cai Yuzhi also s the party with a 3-fer against Myanmar.

Mengting Liu is another key bowler who’s been consistently delivering wickets for China. However, Yuzhi has struggled with the bat. She has scored 9 and 0 in the last two outings.

Liu comes in at number 4 and will be a key figure in this batting lineup. Considering the current form of the batters in this squad we don’t expect them to deliver anything competitive in this match.

China Women Predicted Playing XI:

Xu Qian (c), Wei Haiting, Cai Yuzhi, Mengting Liu, Mingyue Zhu, Yan Zuying, Jing Yang (wk), Jiaping Li, Wang Huiying, Gong Yuting, Ma Ruike

Hong Kong Women Preview

Hong Kong Women bounced back with back-to-back wins after their losing start. Much like their opposition in this match, Hong Kong too are dependent on the bowlers.

They failed to chase down 86 runs in the opening game but successfully chased down 88 against China while losing 7 wickets on their way to victory. In their 3rd match of this series, Hong Kong Women bowled out their opposition for just 19 runs while bowling first.

They chased down the target in just 8 balls with 9 wickets in hand. Alison Chiu, Emma Lai, and Kary Chan are the key wicket-takers in this bowling attack. Hong Kong Women should be looking to bowl first again.

They have won both games bowling first and in one of those matches, they won the toss and opted to bowl. It won’t be easy to chase down even a low total against China but chasing will be the best option for Hong Kong.

Kary Chan will also be crucial with the bat. She was the top scorer against China the last time these two teams met in this tournament. Yasmin Daswani and Ruchita Venkatesh are the only other top-order batters to have scored in double digits.

Just like the hosts, Hong Kong Women also lack any reliable players with the bat who could lead them to a more competitive total. Kary Chan, Daswani, and skipper Maryam Bibi will have the scoring responsibility in the middle.

Hong Kong Women Predicted Playing XI:

Shanzeen Shahzad, Kary Chan, Yasmin Daswani, Charlotte Chan, Emma Lai, Karen Poon, Alison Siu, Hiu Ying Lemon Cheung (wk), Ruchitha Venkatesh, Maryam Bibi (c), Betty Chan

Weather Conditions

There will be scattered showers in Hangzhou on the match day with a high of 21 degrees Celsius. However, around the time of the match, we expect cloudy skies without any rain. In the worst-case scenario, we should see a few overs being reduced but we can expect a close-fought final at the Pengfeng Campus Cricket Field.

CHW vs HKGW Pitch Report

It is a bowling-friendly pitch that has plenty of for the bowlers. And batters have struggled to even score at run-a-ball. Most games in this tournament have been low-scoring encounters with teams batting first scoring below 100. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 6 T20I matches is 75 runs. Anything around 75-85 can be a match-winning total in this final.

Toss: To Bowl

Teams bowling first have won 4 of the 6 matches played in this tournament so far. Both teams have a strong bowling attack that can restrict the opposition to a low total. They’d rather take their chances while chasing a total than batting first and posting a competitive score.