Women's Asia Cup 2022: PAK vs ML Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Pakistan and Malaysia will square off in the third game of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2022 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh, which is hosting the entire tournament. While Pakistan is backed with a series of losses from the Commonwealth Games 2022, where they played last, Malaysia won their previous international outing against Singapore by 3-0.

Pakistan would be desperate for a win to break their losing streak in the T20Is, whereas Malaysia would look to keep their winning momentum going. Both the teams would look to deploying spinners in the game, looking at how they have benefitted in the previous games thus far.

PAK-W vs ML-W, Match Details

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh

Date and Time: October 2, 8:30 AM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports & Disney+Hotstar

PAK-W vs ML-W, Match 3, Pitch Report

The surface at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, as seen in the first two games, favors the bowlers initially, before the batters take advantage. It can become a batting paradise for the chasing side, and thus, the skipper winning the toss would look to bowl first.

PAK-W vs ML-W, Match 3, Probable Playing XIs

Pakistan:

Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof (c), Omaima Sohail, Ayesha Naseem, Aliya Riaz, Kainat Imtiaz, Tuba Hassan, Diana Baig, Aiman Anwer, and Sadia Iqbal

Malaysia:

Winifred Duraisingam (c), Wan Julia, Mas Elysa, Elsa Hunter, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Nur Arianna Natsya, Jamahidaya Intan, Nur Dania Syuhada, Aina Najwa (wk), Dhanusri Muhunan, and Sasha Azmi.

PAK-W vs ML-W, Match 3, Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Sidra Ameen:

The Pakistani opener has been in great form in white-ball cricket, and is backed with a series of good knocks from her previous outings. Sidra Ameen would look to give her side with the desired start by preserving her wicket in the game.

Probable best bowler

Tuba Hasan:

In the absence of key bowlers like Fatima Sana and Nida Dar, Tuba Hasan will be expected to step up. The team would expect her to get quick wickets as the pitch in Bangladesh is spinner friendly. She will have to be consistent throughout and take advantage of the conditions.

Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan wins the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.