Thailand triumphs over Malaysia in Asia Cup 2024

Thailand launched their Women's Asia Cup 2024 campaign with a thrilling 22-run victory over Malaysia at Dambulla. Batting first, Thailand scored a solid 133/6, led by Nannapat Koncharoenkai's impressive 40 off 35 balls. Malaysia’s Mahirah Izzati Ismail excelled with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 16 runs.

Match Summary

Malaysia Women vs Thailand Women, 3rd Match

Malaysia Women 111/8 (20 ov)

Thailand Women 133/6 (20 ov)

Thailand Women won by 22 runs.

SCORECARD  

Match Analysis

In response, Malaysia couldn’t quite keep up the pace. Captain Winifred Duraisingam scored a valiant 22, and Wan Julia put up a fight with 52 off 53 balls, but it wasn’t enough to chase down the target. Thailand’s bowlers were on point, with Onnicha Kamchomphu taking 2 wickets for 20 runs and Chanida Sutthiruang keeping it tight with 1 for 12. Despite a spirited effort, Malaysia finished at 111/8 in their 20 overs.

Nannapat Koncharoenkai’s all-round performance earned her the Player of the Match award. With this win, Thailand have set the tone for their tournament, blending aggressive batting and disciplined bowling to perfection. Watch out for more fireworks from this dynamic team as the Asia Cup heats up!

Match Stats

Thailand Women Fall of wickets: 1-16 (Nannaphat Chaihan - 1.2 ov), 2-22 (Nattaya Boochatham - 2.3 ov), 3-46 (Thipatcha Putthawong - 6.4 ov), 4-94 (Nannapat Koncharoenkai - 13.3 ov), 5-94 (Chanida Sutthiruang - 13.5 ov), 6-111 (Phannita Maya - 16.3 ov)

Malaysia Women Fall of wickets: 1-68 (Winifred Duraisingam - 11.1 ov), 2-83 (Elsa Hunter - 12.6 ov), 3-84 (Mahirah Ismail - 13.4 ov), 4-91 (Ainna Hamizah Hashim - 15.1 ov), 5-101 (Wan Julia - 17.2 ov), 6-102 (Jamahidaya Intan - 17.5 ov), 7-105 (Suabika manivannan - 18.5 ov), 8-107 (Aisya Eleesa - 19.2 ov)

Playing XI

Malaysia Women 

• Wan Julia(WK)
• Aina Najwa
• Elsa Hunter
• Winifred Duraisingam(C)
• Mahirah Ismail
• Ainna Hamizah Hashim
• Aisya Eleesa
• Dhanusri Muhunan
• Suabika manivannan
• Amalin Sorfina Abu Jimi

Thailand Women 

• Nattaya Boochatham
• Nannaphat Chaihan
• Suwanan Khiaoto
• Nannapat Koncharoenkai(WK)
• Phannita Maya
• Chanida Sutthiruang
• Rosenan Kanoh
• Onnicha Kamchomphu
• Thipatcha Putthawong(C)
• Suleeporn Laomi
• Aphisara Suwanchonrathi

Match Details:

Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024 09:30

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Toss: Thailand Women elected to bat