Pakistan Secures World Cup Qualification with Victory Over Thailand
Pakistan maintained its undefeated streak at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier by achieving a significant 87-run victory against Thailand. This win secures their place in the upcoming mega event later in the year.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan’s batting lineup posted a total of 205/6 in their 50 overs.
Key Performances
- Sidra Amin led the scoring with 80 runs from 105 balls, including nine boundaries.
- Captain Fatima Sana contributed an unbeaten 62 runs off 59 deliveries, hitting six fours and one six.
- The pair stabilized the innings with a 97-run partnership after Pakistan was at 85/4.
For Thailand, Thipatcha Putthawong claimed two wickets, while Onnicha Kamchomphu and Nattaya Boochatham each took one.
In response, Thailand was dismissed for 118 in 34.4 overs. Nannapat Koncharoenkai was the highest scorer with 19 runs.
Other contributions came from Nattaya Boochatham (16), Suwanan Khiaoto (15), Natthakan Chantham (13), Naruemol Chaiwai (12), and Thipatcha Putthawong (10).
Fatima Sana, Rameen Shamim, and Nashra Sandhu each grabbed three wickets for Pakistan, with Sadia Iqbal taking one.
This victory also elevates Pakistan to the top of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier standings, surpassing Bangladesh.
Pakistan will play against Bangladesh in their next match.
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