Pakistan escape 2026 Asian Games exit after defeating Thailand in women's cricket
Dubai: Pakistan survived a major scare against Thailand to reach the women’s cricket semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games, winning a rain-shortened quarterfinal by three wickets in Nisshin on Thursday. Thailand posted 91 for three in 11 overs after being asked to bat first, with wicketkeeper Nannapat Koncharoenkai leading the way with 49 runs. Pakistan’s chase quickly became uncomfortable as…
Pakistan, two-time gold medalists, clinched a dramatic three-wicket victory over Thailand in the Asian Games Women's cricket semi-finals to secure their place in the next round. Facing a challenging target of 92 runs from 11 overs, the Pakistani team fought their way to the top after experiencing multiple wickets falling and experiencing a wet outfield that delayed the start of the match by nearly two hours.
Pakistan opted to bowl first, and Thailand quickly seized the advantage, posting a respectable 91 for 4 in 11 overs. Key performances from Fatima Sana, Eyman Fatima, Tuba Hassan, Eman Naseer, and Umm-e-Hani helped Pakistan navigate through the pressure and score the necessary runs to triumph in a nail-biting finish. The match ended with Pakistan winning by three wickets, advancing to face Bangladesh in the semi-finals on September 20.
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