
Thailand scored 96/9 in 20 overs, where as Bangladesh scored 100/3 in 17.3 overs.
So, finally Bangladesh beat Thailand by 7 wickets.
Led by Rabeya Khan’s remarkable 4 for 14, Bangladesh achieved a comfortable 7-wicket victory to secure their first win in the ongoing Women’s Asia Cup, keeping their semifinal hopes alive.
After restricting Thailand to 96 for 9, the Nigar Sultana-led side chased down the target with 15 balls to spare.
However, they remain third on the table due to Net Run Rate.
The Key Factor: Middle Overs Dominance
Thailand’s batting struggled during the middle phase, losing five wickets and having their scoring rate effectively controlled by Rabeya and Ritu Moni.
In contrast, Bangladesh set the foundation for their run-chase during this period with a crucial 60-run partnership between Murshida Khatun and Ishma Tanjim.
Thailand’s Innings
Powerplay: Thailand’s Steady Start
Phase Score: 25/0 (RR: 4.17; 4x4s, 0x6s)
Choosing to bat first, Thailand started cautiously.
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi managed only two runs off her first 16 balls before hitting a boundary.
Her partner, Nattaya Boochatham, was more proactive.
Importantly, they completed the powerplay without losing a wicket.
Middle Overs: Bangladesh’s Strong Comeback
Phase Score: 39/5 (RR: 4.33; 3x4s, 0x6s)
Despite Boochatham’s steady batting, Thailand lost wickets regularly from the other end.
Her opening partner fell soon after the powerplay, and Rabeya Khan, along with Ritu Moni, dismantled Thailandâs top six batters, none of whom reached double figures.
This phase severely crippled Thailand’s innings.
Death Overs: Controlled Acceleration by Thailand
Phase Score: 32/4 (RR: 6.40; 2x4s, 0x6s)
Although Bangladesh continued to take wickets, Suleeporn Laomi and Rosenan Kanoh managed to add quick runs in the closing stages, pushing Thailand to a competitive, if modest, total.
Bangladesh’s Innings
Powerplay: Quick Start in the Chase
Phase Score: 39/1 (RR: 6.50; 7x4s, 0x6s)
Despite Suthiruang keeping the openers quiet early on, Dilara Akter attacked Boochatham, hitting three consecutive boundaries in the second over.
Akterâs promising innings was cut short by a run out in the fourth over, but Murshida Khatun maintained the scoring momentum.
Middle Overs: Khatun and Tanjim Neutralize Thailand’s Threat
Phase Score: 47/1 (RR: 5.22; 4x4s, 0x6s)
Thailand managed to control the run rate but couldn’t take enough wickets to pose a real threat.
Murshida and Ishma Tanjimâs slow yet crucial 60-run partnership effectively dashed Thailandâs hopes.
Tanjim was dismissed in the 15th over, but Murshidaâs fifth T20I half-century kept Bangladesh in command.
Death Overs: Bangladesh Clinch Victory
Phase Score: 14/1 in 2.3 overs (RR: 5.6; 1x4s, 0x6s)
Although Thailand delayed Bangladeshâs victory, Murshidaâs dismissal and Moni and Rumanaâs cautious play to score the final 11 runs were merely formalities.
Thailand’s effort to delay the inevitable helped their chances in the tournament, as qualification for the playoffs might come down to Net Run Rate.
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