{
  "id": 8002596,
  "title": "Pakistan survive Thailand scare to make Asian Games semi-finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/pakistan-survive-thailand-scare-to-make-asian-games-semi-finals-8002596",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T10:00:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/pakistan-survive-thailand-scare-to-make-asian-games-semi-finals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Two-time gold medalists Pakistan survived a mighty scare from Thailand in a rain-reduced game and scampered their way to the Asian Games Women’s cricket semi-finals with a tense three-wicket win. Pakistan were set a stiff target of 92 in 11 overs and they clinched the topsy-turvy game with a few clusters of boundaries towards the end […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan defeats Thailand by three wickets in Asian Games semi-final",
    "Pakistan advances to face Bangladesh on September 20",
    "Match delayed by nearly two hours due to wet outfield"
  ],
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        "published": "2026-09-17T09:23:41.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/india-vs-afghanistan-live-cricket-score-3rd-t20-ind-will-take-on-afg",
        "published": "2026-09-17T11:05:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}