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The 19th Asian Games, a sporting spectacle currently captiv🌱ating audiences in China, is not just about athletics and competitive spirit. Cricket enthusiasts꧙ have reason to cheer as cricket matches have found their place in this prestigious tournament, offering thrilling encounters for fans.
Women’s T20I event at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field
The women’s T20I cricket event has been a highlight of the Asian Games, taking place at the renowned Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou. With the tournament now at its business end, cricket fever has reached its zenith, with only a handful of games remaining to determine the champions.
In a tantalizing showdown, the Indian Women‘s cricket team is set to face off against the formidable Bangladesh Women‘s cricket team in the first semifinal. This clash promises to deliver edge-of-the-seat action and showcase the skills of some of the finest women cricketers in the continent.
Meanwhile, in the second semifinal, Pakistan Women will lock horns with Sri Lanka Women, adding another layer of excitement to the tournament. Cricket enthusiasts can mark their calendars for September 24 as both g🌼ame🍒s promise high-stakes battles.
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Men’s tournament beckons on September 27
Following the women’s T20Is, the spotlight will shift to the men’s division, featuring prominent Asian cricket teams. The tournament for associate teams will feature league fixtures, while full member teams, incl𝔉uding crick🍒et powerhouses India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, will skip the preliminary rounds and directly enter the Quarterfinals.
Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field: A hub of cricket excellence
It’s worth noting that Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field is no stranger to hosting cricketing events of significance. In May earlier this year, it played host to the Women’s East Asia Cup 2023. The tournament featured fierce competition among Hong Kong Women, China Women, and Japan Women. In a thrilling finale, Hong Kong emerged victorious, triumphing o🐓ver China, and left a𝓡 mark on the cricketing map.
As the 19th Asian Games continue to unfold, cricket aficionados have plenty to look forward to. With both women’s and men’s cricket action on the horizon, the tournament promises to deliver moments of sheer brilliance and intense competition, showcasing the spirit of cricket in the heart of Asia.
T20I Stats and Records at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field:
- Total matches: 12
- Matches won batting first: 7
- Matches won bowling first: 4
- Average first innings score: 119
- Average second innings score: 62
- Highest total: 202/4 (20 Ov) by Hong Kong Women
- Lowest total: 15/10 (10 Ov) by Mongolia Women
- Highest score chased: 102/8 (18.3 Ov) by Hong Kong Women
- Lowest score defended: 72/10 (17 Ov) by China Women