Thailand defeated Pakistan in the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup by four wickets

On the penultimate ball of the game, Thailand successfully surpassed the objective of 117.

At the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS), Pakistan suffered its first loss in the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup on Thursday morning when Thailand defeated Pakistan by four wickets.

Thailand set a modest 117-run total to chase, and Pakistan’s spinners restrained the Thai batsmen until the penultimate ball of the game. In the 19th over, which Nida Dar bowled for only six runs while needing 16 runs from two overs, she claimed the prized scalp of Natthakan Chantham, who had top-scored with a 51-ball 61 that featured five fours and two sixes.

Rosenan Kanoh hit Diana for a four on the first pitch to assist her side reach the mark with four wickets in hand with ten runs needed in the last over.

Nida, Tuba Hasan, and Nashra Sandhu each claimed two wickets, while Kainat Imtiaz and Nashra Sandhu each claimed one.

Sidra Amin earlier, after choosing to bat first, maintained her excellent tournament form, leading the way with a 64-ball 56 that included six boundaries. On a sluggish, low track, Pakistan scored 116 for five in their 20 overs.

It was Pakistan’s first defeat in the competition. Pakistan has won its last two games against Malaysia and the defending champions Bangladesh in three tournament appearances. At the SICS tomorrow, the group will now play their bitter enemies, India. The toss will take place at 12 p.m. PKT, and the first ball will be bowled at 12:30 p.m. PKT. The game will be aired live on PTV Sports.

Scores in short:

Pakistan lost to Thailand by four wickets.

Pakistan 116-5 in 20 overs (Sidra Amin 56; Sornnarin Tippoch 2-20)

Thailand 117-6 in 19.5 overs (Natthakan Chantham 61; Nida Dar 2-26, Tuba Hasan 2-18)

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