Thailand began their Women’s Asia Cup campaign in Dubai with a six-run victory over Hong Kong, marking their eighth consecutive win against the side. Sent in to bat, Thailand were led by captain Naruemol Chaiwai’s 43 off 31, but a late collapse saw them lose seven wickets for 20 runs to finish on 120/9. Marina Lamplough was Hong Kong’s standout performer, taking 4/11 before later scoring a quick 22 in the chase.
The Chase and Final Overs
Hong Kong’s pursuit began with the loss of Mariko Hill for a duck, but Kary Chan’s 28 off 20 gave them early momentum. Yasmin Daswani added 28, although her slow innings meant Hong Kong struggled to keep pace. Lamplough then gave the chase a boost with her 11-ball 22, but her dismissal at 84/4 left Hong Kong needing 37 from the final 27 balls. Thailand kept their composure as Hong Kong managed only 30 more runs, finishing on 114/7 despite needing 15 from the last over. Thipatcha Putthawong conceded eight and took a wicket in the final over to seal the win.
- Brief Scores: Thailand 120/9 in 20 overs (Naruemol Chaiwai 43; Marina Lamlough 4-11) beat Hong Kong 114/7 in 20 overs (Kary Chan 28; Onnicha Kamchompu 3-27) by 6 runs.
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