Summary
- Chantham led the charge with 43 off 24 deliveries, including seven fours and a six, while Maya contributed 33 from 22 balls, striking two fours and two sixes.
- Shamas scored 37 off 32 deliveries, including two fours and two sixes, while Zulfiqar struck 42 from 35 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes.
- Muneeba contributed 37 off 27 deliveries, featuring three fours and a six, while Zafar produced an explosive innings of 59 from just 26 balls, smashing 10 fours and a six.
Chasing a target of 181, Thailand managed 156-8 in their allotted 20 overs despite making a promising start to the pursuit.
Openers Natthakan Chantham and Phannita Maya put together a 74-run partnership in just 7.1 overs, giving Thailand early momentum. Chantham led the charge with 43 off 24 deliveries, including seven fours and a six, while Maya contributed 33 from 22 balls, striking two fours and two sixes.
However, Pakistan’s bowlers turned the contest around by picking up wickets at regular intervals, preventing Thailand from maintaining their scoring momentum.
Tasmia Rubab spearheaded the bowling attack with an impressive four-wicket haul. Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu and Momina Riasat chipped in with a wicket each.
Earlier, Pakistan posted an imposing 180-2 after being put in to bat, with their top order delivering a series of valuable contributions.
Sadaf Shamas and Shawaal Zulfiqar provided a solid foundation through a 63-run opening partnership. Shamas scored 37 off 32 deliveries, including two fours and two sixes, while Zulfiqar struck 42 from 35 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes.
After their departures, captain Muneeba Ali and Ayesha Zafar took charge, stitching together an unbeaten 87-run partnership to propel Pakistan towards a formidable total.
Muneeba contributed 37 off 27 deliveries, featuring three fours and a six, while Zafar produced an explosive innings of 59 from just 26 balls, smashing 10 fours and a six.
For Thailand, Onnicha Kamchomphu and Suleeporn Laomi claimed one wicket apiece.
The victory marked Pakistan’s second success in the tournament, having previously defeated Bangladesh in their opening fixture on October 12.
