The Hong Kong Women vs Bahrain Women prediction for the 17th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 leans in favor of the experienced Hong Kong side. The match is set to take place on Friday, 16th May 2025, at the Asian Institute of Technology Ground, Bangkok. While Bahrain Women have shown glimpses of potential, they are yet to register a win. On the other hand, Hong Kong Women are coming off an impressive 7-wicket win over Nepal Women in a rain-curtailed fixture. Their bowlers, particularly Alison Siu, were outstanding. Bahrain, meanwhile, struggled in both their outings, and their batters will have to punch above their weight to pose any challenge. Cricketwebs provides 100% match prediction tips for every cricket match, including today’s HKW vs BHRW 17th T20 2025 prediction.
Match Details
| Match | HKW vs BHRW, 17th Match, ICC Women’s T20 WC Asia Qualifier 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, May 16, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Asian Institute of Technology Ground, Bangkok |
Team Previews
Hong Kong Women Preview (HKW)
Hong Kong Women have been consistent performers in Asia’s Associate cricket circuit. They currently stand 2nd in Group C, having registered a strong victory over Nepal Women. The team’s strength lies in their disciplined bowling, led by Alison Siu, who has already picked up 3 wickets in the tournament. Their batting may not have fired yet, but Shanzeen Shahzad’s quickfire knock showed composure in pressure situations.
The leadership of Natasha Miles is crucial, and with experienced players like Kary Chan and Mariko Hill, Hong Kong has a solid spine. If their top order clicks, they can set or chase down significant targets with ease. Their ability to adapt to rain-affected games also boosts their chances.
Bahrain Women Preview (BHRW)
Bahrain Women, despite having a few experienced players like Deepika Rasangika and Pavithra Shetty, have failed to get off the mark in the tournament. They are bottom of Group C and have not been able to match the intensity of stronger teams. Rasangika has been the lone standout with 57 runs so far, and Shetty has bagged 3 wickets with her tight bowling.
However, the batting unit lacks depth and firepower, and that has cost them matches. Against Nepal, their modest total of 76/3 was chased down easily under the DLS method. Bahrain needs a collective performance—especially from the middle-order and bowlers—to challenge Hong Kong.
Probable Playing XI
Hong Kong Women:
Natasha Miles (c), Hiu Ying Cheung (wk), Shanzeen Shahzad, Kary Chan, Mariko Hill, Yasmin Daswani, Maryam Bibi, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Iqra Sahar, Alison Siu, Emma Lai
Bahrain Women:
Deepika Rasangika (c), Ashwini Govinda (wk), Tharanga Gajanayake, Rasika Rodrigo, Abeera Waris, Pavithra Shetty, Sadamali Bhakshala, Saee Parkhi, Poorvaja Jagdeesha, Sana Butt, Shruti Yadav
Fantasy Dream11 Team Prediction
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shanzeen Shahzad | Batter |
| Natasha Miles | Batter |
| Deepika Rasangika | Batter |
| Kary Chan | All-rounder |
| Mariko Hill | All-rounder |
| Yasmin Daswani | All-rounder |
| Pavithra Shetty | Bowler |
| Alison Siu | Bowler |
| Maryam Bibi | Bowler |
| Hiu Ying Cheung (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Sadamali Bhakshala | Bowler |
Fantasy Tips
- Captain Pick: Alison Siu – has been lethal with the ball and can fetch maximum points.
- Vice-Captain Pick: Deepika Rasangika – Bahrain’s most consistent batter and senior-most player.
- Players to Avoid:
- Sara Vivek – limited game time and low impact.
- Iqra Sahar – hasn’t contributed significantly with ball or bat.
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Favourite Team Today – Hong Kong Women
In today’s contest, Hong Kong Women are the favorites. Their team has far more structure, experience, and form compared to Bahrain. The bowling attack, particularly Alison Siu and Maryam Bibi, has been successful in containing opposition scoring. The batters like Shanzeen and Natasha bring calmness in run chases. In contrast, Bahrain have struggled both with bat and ball. Unless Bahrain pulls off a miracle performance with both departments firing, Hong Kong Women are likely to dominate and seal another win. The momentum and confidence clearly rest with Hong Kong, making them the team to back in this contest.
Pitch Report – AIT Ground, Bangkok
- The pitch is balanced but slightly favors spinners due to its dry nature.
- Batters can score once settled; 130+ totals are defendable.
- Rain interruptions can reduce overs; DLS likely to be a factor again.
Weather Report
- Cloudy with light rain expected
- Humidity: 76%
- Temperature: 29°C
- Chance of rain: 60% (may impact the overs and strategies)
Broadcast Details
- Streaming Platform: Fancode (Live coverage with score updates)
Toss Prediction
- Toss Winner: Hong Kong Women
- Decision: Likely to bowl first due to weather concerns and DLS advantage.
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Match Prediction
Winner: Hong Kong Women Will Win
Hong Kong Women have the squad depth, better form, and adaptability to handle conditions. Bahrain Women, despite individual brilliance, lack overall consistency. Expect a comfortable win for Hong Kong.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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