Thailand Women’s squad scripted history on Thursday, October 6, by registering their first-ever win over the Pakistan Women’s team during the 10th game of the current Women’s Asia Cup in Sylhet. It was also their maiden win over a Test-playing country across formats.
Pakistan opted to bat primary after winning the toss. Opener Sidra Ameen (56 off 64 balls) secure their innings all along and support the team post a modest total of 116/5 in 20 overs.
Ameen did not get much help from any other batters. Skipper Bismah Maroof (3) also had a disappointing outing with the bat. Sornnarin Tippoch (2/20) was the pick of the bowlers for Thailand.
The sheer happiness after scoring those winning runs ✨The Thailand🇹🇭 Team won our hearts and the match today@ThailandCricket #ACC #AsiaCup2022 #WomensAsiaCup pic.twitter.com/atJwwG7wfh
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) October 6, 2022
In response, Thai opener Natthakan Chatham (61 off 51 balls) hit a match-winning half-a-century to pave the way for her side’s monumental success. With small contributions from other batters, Thailand chased the target in 19.5 overs and achieved the contest by four wickets.
Nida Dar (2/26) and Tuba Hassan (2/18) bowled well to keep Pakistan in the competition before the opposition edged them out in the final over.
“I was just looking to enjoy the game”- Thailand opener Natthakan Chantham after winning performer of the Match award
Talking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Best Performer of the Match Natthakan Chantham considered her match-defining knock. The right-handed batter showed that she just looked to enjoy the match and do the basics right.
Chantham said:
“I was just looking to enjoy the game, play with a straight bat and win the game. I just came to enjoy the game and everything else just came along the way. Played with the ball, the spinners made me work hard, but I enjoyed it and got the job done.”
Natthakan Chantam scored a blitzkrieg of a 61 from 51 balls to help lead her team to victory against a formidable Pakistan team.
How many more fifties will Natthakan score this tournament? @ThailandCricket #PAKvTHAI #WomensAsiaCup2022 #AsianCricketCouncil #ACC pic.twitter.com/ymxuBMUkPf— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) October 6, 2022
After ensuring their maiden win in the competition, Thailand rose to the 5th position in the Women’s Asia Cup 2022 points table. Out of 3 games, they have won one and lost 2 matches so far. Pakistan Women’s team is 2nd in the table with four points from 3 games.
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