By Marlon Dale Ferreira
Dambulla, July 20, 2024 — The Thailand women’s cricket team secured a decisive victory against Malaysia in the 3rd match of Group B in the Asia Cup 2024, held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
After winning the toss, Thailand chose to bat first. The team struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Malaysian bowling attack and managed to post a total of 133 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Chasing a target of 133, Malaysia’s opener, Winifred Duraisingam and Wan Julia, set a solid foundation for their team. Winifred scored 22, while Wan added 52 runs to the scoreboard. The middle-order was not sucess as expected.
Thailand successfully abled defend their score and won by 22 runs.
Chief Score :-
Thailand :- 133/6(20) – Nannapat Koncharoenkai 40(35), Phannita Maya 29(28), Nattaya Boochatham 18(10) – Mahirah Izzati Ismail 16-3,
Malaysia :- 111/8(20) – Winifred Duraisingam 22(28), Wan Julia 52(53), Onnicha Kamchomphu 20-2
Player of the Match :- Nannapat Koncharoenkai
