At the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Thailand women’s team stunned Bismah Maroof-led Pakistan by defeating them by four wickets to hand Pakistan its first defeat in the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup (SICS).
When Thailand set a modest 117-run target to chase, Pakistan’s spinners restrained Thailand’s hitters, but Thailand eventually reached the goal on the penultimate ball of the game. In the 19th over, which Nida Dar bowled for only six runs while needing 16 runs from two overs, she claimed the prized scalp of Natthakan Chantham, who had top-scored with a 51-ball 61 that featured five fours and two sixes.
Nida, Tuba Hasan, and Nashra Sandhu each claimed two wickets, while Kainat Imtiaz and Nashra Sandhu each claimed one.Sidra Amin earlier, after choosing to bat first, maintained her excellent tournament form, leading the way with a 64-ball 56 that included six boundaries. On a sluggish, low track, Pakistan scored 116 for five in their 20 overs.At SICS tomorrow, Pakistan will now face its bitter adversary, India.
