Check out all previous stats and AI predictive form guide for Match 6: Thailand vs Zimbabwe, to be played on January 20, 2026 at Mulpani Cricket Ground.
Points table
Match details:
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Venue: Mulpani Cricket Ground.
Start time: 03:15 am GMT | 09:00 am Local | 08:45 am IST.
Current form:
Thailand:
It was a great start for the Thailand women as they beat Nepal by a comfortable margin, and their batting stole the show, winning by eight wickets.
Natthakan Chantham led the Thai women’s batting effort with a strong contribution from Nannapat Koncharoenkai, while the bowling was done by Thipatcha Putthawong and Onnicha Kamchomphu.
Zimbabwe:
It was a much tougher match for the Zimbabwe women, they were there until the end of the first innings but a batting collapse cost them the chance to beat the Netherlands.
Nyasha Gwanzura was the only batsman to put in an impressive performance in the first game amid a bowling collapse, while Christabel Chatonzwa had a day off.
Players to watch:
Thailand:
Thipatcha Putthawong – She remains the pick of the players in this Thailand team, having taken 4/27 in her four overs against Nepal, starting brightly.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai – in good collaboration with Chantham, Nannapat Koncharoenkai formed a vital position as she herself scored an excellent 32 off just 25 balls.
Natthakan Chantham – was brilliant against the Nepal women, scoring an unbeaten 57 off 39 balls, leading the Thai women’s chase when she scored 146.15.
Zimbabwe:
Nyasha Gwanzura – Gwanzura, the best of the Zimbabwe batsmen in their match against the Dutch, scored 27 off just 16 balls and bowled two overs for sixteen runs.
Christabel Chatonzwa – Christabel Chatonzwa, the pick of the bowlers on the first day of the Qualifiers, shone with five fer, taking 5/22 in her four overs.
Josefina Nkomo – Zimbabwe’s most successful bowler since early 2025, Nkomo impressed again, taking 1/16 and strangling batsmen in her four overs.
Head to head (Last 5 matches):
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Thailand – 2 wins
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Zimbabwe – 3 wins
It has been a close battle over the years between Zimbabwe and Thailand, but the Thai women have taken the lead in the last three games, where they have won two of the last three games.
Venue Statistics – T20 – Mulpani Cricket Ground (2022-2026):
Average score of the first entry:
Bowling Averages and Cheap Rates:
Percentage of land based on entries:
Wickets per entry:
Windows per phase:
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Powerplay (over 1 to 6): 0.75 wickets
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Upper media (over 7 to 15): 3.50 wickets
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Death Overs (16-20 over): 2.25 wickets
It has been easy for the batsmen at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in the opening two games here. The average score in the first innings of those two games was 152.5 and it has been easier to bat first here, as both games have been won by the teams that batted first.
Fast bowlers have had more success here, averaging 18 per wicket and hitting once every 17.6 balls, while spin bowlers have had a much tougher time averaging 24.72 and 7.55 runs per over.
Squads:
Thailand:
Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Chanida Sutthiruang, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Nannaphat Chaihan, Natthakan Chantham, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Phannita Maya, Suleeporn Laomi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Suwanan Khiaoto, Thanrada Seesawan and Thipatcha Putthawong.
Zimbabwe:
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Beloved Biza, Christabel Chatonzwa, Kudzai Chigora, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Audrey Mazvishaya, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Josephine Nkomo, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma and Adel Zimunu.
Match Prediction: Zimbabwe Women v Thailand Women
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the draw? — Thailand
Who will win the match? — Thailand
Best Hitter (Runs Scored) — Natthakan Chantham (Thailand), Kelis Ndhlovu (Zimbabwe)
Best bowler (wickets taken) — Thipatcha Putthawong (Thailand), Josephine Nkomo (Zimbabwe)
Most of the six — Natthakan Chantham (Thailand), Kelis Ndhlovu (Zimbabwe)
Player of the match — Natthakan Chantham (Thailand)
The team scores batting first — Thailand 140+, Zimbabwe 120+
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