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Continuing their unbeaten march in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team delivered yet another commanding performance to outclass Thailand by 87 runs and secure their spot in the main tournament scheduled for later this year.
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The win also propelled Pakistan to the top of the points table, overtaking Bangladesh, who had earlier suffered a narrow loss to West Indies.
Fatima Sana’s Bold Call to Bat First Pays Off
Winning the toss, Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana opted to bat first — a decision that proved decisive. Her side went on to post a competitive 205/6 in the allotted 50 overs on a batting-friendly surface.
The innings was built around two crucial knocks:
- Sidra Amin, who anchored the innings with a fluent 80 off 105 balls, hitting nine boundaries.
- Captain Fatima Sana, who remained unbeaten on 62 off 59 deliveries, smashing six fours and a six.
The two came together at a critical juncture, reviving the innings from 85/4 with a solid 97-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Their mature approach and calculated aggression laid the foundation for a defendable total.
Thailand Bowlers Struggle to Contain Pakistan’s Momentum
Thailand’s bowlers toiled hard but struggled to make consistent inroads. Thipatcha Putthawong was the pick of the bowlers, bagging 2 wickets, while Onnicha Kamchomphu and Nattaya Boochatham claimed a wicket apiece.
Despite some disciplined overs early on, Thailand couldn’t stop the Pakistani middle-order from building partnerships and accelerating in the final 10 overs.
Thailand Crumble in the Chase
In reply, Thailand’s batting order failed to rise to the challenge of chasing 206 runs, folding for just 118 runs in 34.4 overs. Only a handful of batters managed to get into double digits:
- Nannapat Koncharoenkai (Top scorer with 19)
- Nattaya Boochatham (16)
- Suwanan Khiaoto (15)
- Natthakan Chantham (13)
- Naruemol Chaiwai (12)
- Thipatcha Putthawong (10)
Pakistan’s bowlers kept the pressure on from both ends, never allowing Thailand to settle into a rhythm.
Skipper Shines with the Ball Too
Leading from the front, Fatima Sana capped off a brilliant all-round performance by claiming three wickets with the ball. She was well supported by Rameen Shamim and Nashra Sandhu, who also picked up three wickets each, while Sadia Iqbal chipped in with one.
The collective bowling effort ensured that Thailand were never in contention during the chase.
Pakistan Claim Top Spot in Standings
With this comprehensive win, Pakistan not only secured qualification to the ICC Women’s World Cup but also moved to the top of the tournament standings, replacing Bangladesh.
Earlier in the day, Bangladesh had suffered a narrow three-wicket loss to West Indies, opening the door for Pakistan to leapfrog them with a better net run rate.
Next Up: Clash with Bangladesh Despite Qualification Secured
Although Pakistan have sealed their qualification with a game to spare, their next match against Bangladesh on Saturday still carries weight — particularly in maintaining momentum and possibly finishing as undisputed table toppers.
The clash also offers a chance for Pakistan to settle scores with a familiar regional rival and gear up for the big stage with another dominant showing.
