Ireland Women vs Thailand Women, IREW vs THAIW, Today Match Prediction 16 April 2024

IREW vs THAW Match Prediction & Analysis

Ireland women will be looking to put on a decent shown when they take on Thailand women in the opening match of the two-match T20I series at Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Earlier this year, Ireland women completed a 5-0 whitewash over Zimbabwe women in a five-match T20I series played in Zimbabwe. Captain Laura Delaney will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum against Thailand women.

On the other hand, Thailand women performed well in the ACC Womens Premier Cup played earlier this year. Captain Naruemol Chaiwai will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and perform well against Ireland women.

Both teams have competed four times in the history of the T20 Format where the Thailand women have a slight edge with three wins compared to one win for Ireland women.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Ireland Women Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, and captain Laura Delaney to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since April 2023, opener Amy Hunter has topped the batting charts for Ireland women in the T20 Format. In 13 matches played, Amy Hunter has accumulated 505 runs at an average of 50.50 with one century and two half-centuries to his name.Besides Hunter, Gaby Lewis has shown consistency with the bat at the top of the innings for Ireland women and accumulated 322 runs in 11 innings at an average of 32.20.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of, Orla Prendergast, Cara Murray, Arlene Kelly, Laura Delaney, Georgia Dempsey, nd Amy Hunter to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Since Jan 2023, captain Laura Delaney has topped the bowling charts for Ireland women and claimed 20 wickets in 17 innings at an economy rate of 5.53.

Ireland Women Predicted Playing XI:

Laura Delaney (captain), Amy Hunter, Gaby Lewis, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Louis Little, Arlene Kelly, Georgia Dempsey, Joanna Loughran, Cara Murray and Alana Dalzell.

Thailand Women Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of wicket-keeper Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Nattakan Chantham, captain Naruemol Chaiwai and Suwanan Khiaoto to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since Jan 2023, wicket-keeper Nannapat Koncharoenkai has topped the batting charts for Thailand women in the T20 Format. In 23 T20Is, Nannapat Koncharoenkai has accumulated 404 runs at an average of 26.93 with two half-centuries to her name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Nattaya Boochatham, Thipatcha Putthawong, Onnicha Kamchomphu, and Chaninda Sutthiruang to deliver the timely breakthroughs.

Since Jan 2023, left-arm orthodox spinner Thipatcha Putthawong has topped the bowling charts for Thailand women in the T20 Format. In 23 T20Is, Putthawong has claimed 40 wickets at an economy rate of 3.18.

Thailand Women Predicted Playing XI:

Naruemol Chaiwai (captain), Nannapat Koncharoenkai (wk). Nattaya Boochatham, Nattakan Chantham, Suwanan Khiaoto, Chaninda Sutthiruang, Thipatcha Putthawong, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Kamchomphu, Aphisara Suwachonrathi.

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Tolerance Oval is going to provide an interesting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for Tuesday’s match is far from ideal as thundery showers are expected during the course of the game.

IREW vs THAW Pitch Report

Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi is going to host the 1st T20I match of the series between Ireland women and Thailand women.

Ireland women will take heart from the fact that they have won all of the T20I matches played at the Tolerance Oval.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score in excess of 160 runs. The last three completed T20Is played at Tolerance Oval have been won by side batting first.