ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Preview: Bangladesh Women vs Thailand Women – Match Insights, Statistics, AI Cricket Predictions & Form Guide

Check out all preview stats and AI prediction form guide for Match 21 – Bangladesh vs Thailand to be held on 28th January 2026 at Mulpani Cricket Ground.

Match Prediction – Bangladesh Women vs Thailand Women

Match details:

date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

venue: Mulpani Cricket Ground.

Start time: 3:15 AM GMT | 9:00 AM Local | 8:45 AM IST

Current form:

Bangladesh:

The most impressive team in Group A was Bangladesh, who entered the Super Six as an undefeated team, had an easy game and will be hoping to continue this form.

Sharmin Akhter was the chosen batsman, Sobhana Mostari and Dilara Akhter also contributed, while the bowling was led by Rabeya Khan and Sanjida Akhter Meghala.

Thailand:

The Thai women’s team got off to a strong start by winning their first two matches, but lost their next two matches, but performed well enough to secure qualification, but will be hoping to turn their form around.

Batting is led by Naruemor Chaiwai, Nattakan Chantham and Nannapat Koncharoenkai, while Tipacha Putawong is leading the bowling along with Sunida Chaturongrattana.

Players to watch:

Bangladesh:

Sharmin Akhter – Bangladesh’s top run scorer Sharmeen Aksar scored 156 runs in four innings at an average of 39 and a batting average of 118.18, scoring two fifties.

Rabeya Khan – Rabeya Khan, the leading wicket-taker, took seven wickets at 14.14 in four games, scoring 6.18 runs per over and scoring one strike in 13.7 balls.

shona actor – Shona Akhter has shown her ability to hit long balls and has so far scored 77 runs at a strike rate of 167.39, taking 3 wickets in 4 overs at 9.33.

Thailand:

Nattakan Chantham – With three failures, Chantham, one of the best players in the history of the Thai national team, is set to take a big knock and will not have a better chance. She has so far scored 110 runs at 36.66 and scored 119.56.

Narue Mall Chaiwai – The captain was the top scorer for the Thai women’s team in the preliminary round, scoring 122 points and 66 runs in four innings, with a batting average of 98.38.

Tipaccha Putawong – She remains a contender for Thailand’s bowlers, taking eight wickets in her 15 overs so far, averaging 12.12 and scoring one strike every 11.6 balls.

Wicket Takers WOMENT20

Head-to-head (last 5 games):

Bangladesh – 5 wins
Thailand – 0 wins

Although the Thai women are used to punching above their weight, defeating the Bangladeshi women may be a step too far. Bangladesh Women have won all of the last five matches between both teams.

Venue Statistics – T20s – Mulpani Cricket Ground (2022-2026):

Average score for the first inning:

2026 – 131.0

Average and economy prices for bowling:

Fast Bowler – Average – 18.14; Economy Rate – 6.22; Balls per Wicket – 14.4.
Spin bowlers – average – 26.52; economy rate – 6.63; balls per wicket – 23.9.

Percentage of wickets based on innings:

Team win rate when batting first – 60%
Team win rate when attacking second – 40%

Wickets per innings:

First innings – 6.6 wickets
2nd – 6.6 wickets

Number of wickets per phase:

Powerplay (overs 1-6): 1.90 wickets
Middle overs (7-15 overs): 3.00 wickets
Death overs (overs 16–20): 2.26 wickets

Conditions at the Mulpani Cricket Ground were initially flat, but as the tournament progressed, things became more difficult, with the average score for the first innings at the venue in 2026 being 131. There is an advantage to being able to bat first here, and 60% of the games here are won by the team batting first.

The fast bowlers have been more successful here, averaging 18.14 per wicket, striking once every 14.4 balls compared to the struggling spin bowlers, who require 23.9 balls at an average of 26.52 per wicket.

squad:

Bangladesh:

Nigar Sultana Jyoti (c), Nahida Akhter, Sobhana Mostari, Farzana Haq, Sharmin Akhter Supta, Dilara Akhter, Juailiya Ferdous, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Shona Akhter, Rabeya Khan, Marfa Akhter, Fariha Islam Trishna, Shanjida Akhter Magra, Sultana Khatun.

Thailand:

Narue Mall Chaiwai (c), Afisara Suwanchonrati, Chanida Stiruan, Chayanisa Pengpan, Koranit Suwanchonrati, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Nannapat Chaihan, Nata Kan Chantham, Onnitcha Kamcheongpoo, Phannitha Maya, Sreeporn Raomi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Suwanankyaotho, Tanrada Seesawang, Tipacha Puttawong.

Cricket Match Prediction – PrePlay

Who will win the toss? — Bangladesh

Who will win the match? — Bangladesh

Top batters (scoring) — Sharmeen Aksar (Bangladesh), Nattakan Chantham (Thailand)

Top bowlers (wicket-taking) — Rabeya Khan (Bangladesh), Tipatcha Putthawong (Thailand)

Highest 6th place — Shona Akhter (Bangladesh), Nattakan Chantham (Thailand)

Best Player — Sharmin Akhter (Bangladesh)

Team scoring first batter — Bangladesh 130+, Thailand 100+

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