Asian Games 2026: Pakistan Beat Thailand By 3 Wickets As Fatima Sana Stars To Reach Women’s Cricket Semifinals
Nisshin: Pakistan survived a late scare from Thailand to book their place in the women’s cricket semifinals at the Asian Games 2026, with captain Fatima Sana making a crucial all-round contribution in their three-wicket win at Korogi Sports Park here on Thursday. Pakistan book their place in the Asian Games semi-finals with a nail-biting win over Thailand : https://t.co/1jhsSj2pH3…
Pakistan claimed a three-wicket victory over Thailand in the women's cricket semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games, securing a spot in the next round of competition. The match, which took place at Korogi Sports Park, was affected by rain, causing delays in the start time and reducing the number of overs to 11 per side. Thailand's batting lineup, led by wicketkeeper-batter Nannapat Koncharoenkai, posted a competitive total of 91/4.
Koncharoenkai contributed 49 runs off 38 deliveries, while Phannita Maya added 15 runs. Pakistan's bowlers, led by captain Fatima Sana, restricted Thailand to their total, with Sana taking 2/22 in her three overs. Pakistan chased down the target in the final over, with Shawaal Zulfiqar scoring 25 runs off 14 balls, Fatima Sana contributing 21 runs off 13 balls, and Tuba Hassan playing a crucial role with 13 runs off seven balls. The win marks Pakistan's qualification for the Asian Games Women’s Semifinals.
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