Pakistan defeated Thailand by three wickets in a rain-affected second quarterfinal of the 2026 Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition at Korogi Sports Park, securing a place in the semifinals.
Persistent rain delayed the start of the match as well as the toss, forcing officials to reduce the contest to 11 overs per side.
After being asked to bat first, Thailand posted 91/4 in their allotted 11 overs, led by wicketkeeper-batter Nannapat Koncharoenkai, who scored 49 off 38 deliveries.
Koncharoenkai struck seven boundaries during her innings and anchored Thailand’s batting effort, helping her team post a competitive total in the rain-shortened contest.
Opening batter Phannita Maya also made a useful contribution with 15 runs off 16 deliveries, including one boundary. Captain Naruemol Chaiwai provided a late boost by scoring 10 runs off just three balls, hitting one four and one six.
Opener Natthakan Chantham scored six runs off five deliveries, including one boundary, while Chanida Sutthiruang remained unbeaten on three off three balls. Aphisara Suwanchonrathi added one run to Thailand’s total.
For Pakistan, captain Fatima Sana was the standout bowler, taking 2/22 in her three overs. Left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu also claimed one wicket as Pakistan restricted Thailand to 91/4.
Chasing 92 for victory, Pakistan reached the target in the final over after losing seven wickets.
Shawaal Zulfiqar top-scored for Pakistan with 25 off 14 deliveries, hitting three fours and one six.
Fatima Sana contributed 21 off 13 balls, including three boundaries and one six, while Gull Feroza scored 16 off 13 deliveries with one boundary.
Tuba Hassan also played an important role in the chase, scoring 13 off seven balls with one four and one six. Umm-e-Hani scored the winning run to seal Pakistan’s three-wicket victory and a place in the semifinals.
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