DUBAI (Kashmir English): Pakistan Women started the event with a win by defeating Thailand Women by 35 runs in the Group A match between (PakW vs ThaiW) of the Women’s Asia Cup played in Dubai.
Batting first, Pakistan scored 119 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Muniba Ali played a prominent innings of 54 runs, while Sadaf Shams scored 20, Um Hani scored 17 and Tuba Hassan scored 12 runs in just 4 balls.
Thipatcha Putthawong and Suleeporn Laomi took 3 wickets each, while Maya dismissed 2 players.
Chasing a target of 120 runs, the Thai team could score 84 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
Chanida Sutthiruang was the standout with 25 runs, while Naruemol Chaiwai scored 17 runs.
Sadia Iqbal bowled brilliantly for Pakistan, taking 3 wickets. Tooba Hassan took 2, while Fatima Sana and Neshra Sindhu took one wicket each.
Pakistan Women restricted Thailand to 84 runs and won the match by 35 runs. Sadia Iqbal was adjudged the Player of the Match for her outstanding bowling performance.
