UAE (GNP): Ayesha smashes an unbeaten 59 off 26 balls, while Tasmia claims four wickets as Pakistan defeat Thailand by 24 runs to register their second consecutive victory.
Pakistan post 180 for two before restricting Thailand to 156 for eight at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground in Ajman.
Ayesha Zafar struck a blistering unbeaten 59 off just 26 balls, while Tasmia Rubab claimed four wickets as Pakistan defeated Thailand by 24 runs in their ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 fixture at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground in Ajman, UAE to register their second consecutive victory in the tournament.
After being put into bat, Pakistan posted an imposing 180 for two in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy of a strong batting performance.
Openers Shawaal Zulfiqar and Sadaf Shamas provided a solid foundation, adding 63 runs for the first wicket. Shawaal contributed 42, while Sadaf scored a valuable 37 to put Pakistan in a commanding position.
Ayesha then took charge of the innings with an explosive display of power-hitting. She smashed 10 fours and a six in her unbeaten 59 off 26 deliveries, combining with captain Muneeba Ali for an unbroken 87-run partnership for the third wicket.
Muneeba provided excellent support with an unbeaten 37 as Pakistan finished their innings at 180 for two. Suleeporn Laomi and Onnicha Kamchomphu picked up one wicket apiece for Thailand.
In response, Thailand made an aggressive start to their chase, with Natthakan Chantham and Phannita Maya putting together 74 runs inside the first eight overs.
Natthakan scored 43, while Phannita contributed 33 before Tasmia Rubab provided Pakistan with a crucial breakthrough, triggering a collapse that saw Thailand lose three wickets for just 17 runs to slip to 91 for three.
Captain Naruemol Chaiwai (23) and Sarnsiree Plant (20) attempted to keep Thailand in contention, but Pakistan maintained their grip on the contest through disciplined bowling.
Tasmia delivered a decisive final over, claiming three wickets to complete an outstanding spell of four for 18. Momina Riasat also chipped in with one wicket for 25 runs as Thailand were restricted to 156 for eight in their 20 overs.
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Scores in brief:
Pakistan beat Thailand by 24 runs at Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground, Ajman, UAE
Pakistan 180-2, 20 overs (Ayesha Zafar 59*, Shawaal Zulfiqar 42; Suleeporn Laomi 1-28, Onnicha Kamchomphu 1-34)
Thailand 156-8, 20 overs (Natthakan Chantham 43, Phannita Maya 33; Tasmia Rubab 4-18, Momina Riasat 1-25)
Player of the match – Ayesha Zafar
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