Pakistan Women Qualify for World Cup with Dominating Win Over Thailand

LAHORE: Pakistan’s women’s cricket team secured their place in the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup with a decisive 87-run triumph over Thailand on Thursday. The victory, achieved on home soil, also propelled Pakistan to the top of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier standings, surpassing Bangladesh.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan posted a total of 205/6 in their allotted 50 overs.

Key Performances
  • Sidra Amin: The top-order batter led the charge with a score of 80 runs from 105 balls, including nine boundaries.
  • Fatima Sana: The captain contributed an unbeaten 62 runs off 59 deliveries, hitting six fours and one six.
  • Crucial Partnership: Amin and Sana rescued Pakistan from a precarious 85/4 with a vital 97-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
Thailand’s Bowling Effort

For Thailand, Thipatcha Putthawong claimed two wickets, while Onnicha Kamchomphu and Nattaya Boochatham each took one.

Thailand’s Chase Falters

In pursuit of the 206-run target, Thailand’s batting lineup struggled, eventually being bowled out for 118 in 34.4 overs. Nannapat Koncharoenkai was the highest scorer for Thailand with 19 runs.

Other contributions came from Nattaya Boochatham (16), Suwanan Khiaoto (15), Natthakan Chantham (13), Naruemol Chaiwai (12), and Thipatcha Putthawong (10).

Pakistan’s Bowling Attack Shines

Pakistan’s bowling attack was led by captain Fatima Sana, Rameen Shamim, and Nashra Sandhu, all of whom grabbed three wickets each. Sadia Iqbal also contributed with one wicket.

Standings Update

The commanding victory not only secured Pakistan’s qualification but also lifted them to the summit of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier standings, displacing Bangladesh, who suffered a narrow defeat against West Indies earlier in the day.

Pakistan will now face Bangladesh on Saturday in their next match.