Malaysia Women vs Hong Kong, China Women, 4th T20I

The upcoming 4th T20I between Malaysia Women and Hong Kong, China Women at Bayuemas Oval will be a crucial fixture in the ongoing Hong Kong, China Women tour of Malaysia 2025. Malaysia enters the match with a fair bit of momentum, having shown consistent improvement in their bowling attack and middle-order batting in the last few games. Their key players like captain have been crucial in controlling the pace of the innings and providing stability under pressure. On the other hand, Hong Kong Women boast a slightly more experienced squad with dynamic players such as , who has been pivotal with the bat, especially in death overs, and leading the pace attack with accuracy. Historically, the head-to-head has been competitive, with both teams winning one game each so far on this tour. Malaysia's strategy is likely to revolve around playing cautiously in the powerplay overs, preserving wickets, and launching a late assault, while Hong Kong may look to exploit early wickets and maintain pressure through disciplined bowling. Given the home advantage and slightly better recent form, Malaysia Women hold a slight edge, but Hong Kong’s ability to adapt quickly and mount comebacks cannot be underestimated. The contest is expected to be close and thrilling.

Winning Probability: Malaysia Women: 54%, Hong Kong, China Women: 46%

If Malaysia Women bat first at Bayuemas Oval, we can expect a total in the region of 140-150 runs, considering their balanced batting lineup and the pitch favoring stroke play. The middle order has shown the capacity to accelerate after the 10th over, which should help boost the score beyond par for this ground. Conversely, if Hong Kong, China Women bat first, a similar range of 135-145 runs looks achievable. Their top order, led by aggressive stroke makers, can set a competitive target, but the consistent Malaysian bowling attack might restrict any runaway innings. The pitch tends to offer something for both batsmen and bowlers, so scores around 140 are likely to be the benchmark this match.

The Bayuemas Oval pitch is traditionally a balanced surface offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Historically, the average first-innings score at this venue stands around 145 runs in women's T20 matches. Chasing teams have a slight advantage, winning approximately 55% of encounters, thanks to predictable bounce and smaller ground dimensions. Weather forecast for the day suggests clear skies with temperatures hovering around 30°C, and minimal chances of rain, ideal for a full game. Top performers at Bayuemas Oval include Malaysian bowler , who holds the best bowling figures for Malaysia Women on this ground, with 4 wickets for 18 runs in a previous T20I. For Hong Kong, is the highest scorer at this venue, with a top score of 55 not out in an earlier match on this ground.

Matches Played	Malaysia Women Wins	Hong Kong, China Women Wins
3	1	2

Team Recent Performance

Team	Last 5 Matches (W/L)
Malaysia Women	W, L, W, W, L
Hong Kong, China Women	L, W, L, L, W

Winifred Duraisingam – The Malaysian captain has been consistent with ball and bat, recently taking wickets economically and stabilizing the innings in pressure situations.

Anisah Najihah – A promising middle-order batter for Malaysia, she has shown good form, scoring quick runs in the last two matches.

– Known for her handy off-spin, Jamil often breaks crucial partnerships and has been effective on this pitch.

Kary Chan – Hong Kong’s premier batter, Chan’s aggressive style has yielded vital runs at crucial stages, including a fifty at Bayuemas Oval earlier this year.

Marina Iqbal – A key pacer for Hong Kong, Iqbal’s discipline in line and length has troubled Malaysian batters, taking wickets regularly in recent matches.

Chan Wai Ki – An all-rounder who has contributed useful runs in the lower order and picked up important wickets, adding balance to Hong Kong’s team.