NISSHIN, Japan: Pakistan secured a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition after defeating Thailand by three wickets in a rain-affected second quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park on Thursday.
Pakistan Women beat Thailand by three wickets to advance to #AsianGames semi-finals 🏏✨#BackOurGirls | #PAKvTHA pic.twitter.com/Y0c2CgS8fp
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 17, 2026
The match was reduced to 11 overs per side after persistent rain delayed the start, with the toss also held up due to adverse weather conditions. Pakistan held their nerve in a tense run chase, reaching the target of 92 in the final over despite losing seven wickets.
Thailand post 91/4
Asked to bat first, Thailand posted 91/4 in their allotted 11 overs, with wicketkeeper-batter Nannapat Koncharoenkai anchoring the innings with a fighting 49 off 38 deliveries.
Nannapat struck seven boundaries and held the innings together as Thailand built a competitive total in the shortened contest.
Pakistan book their place in the Asian Games semi-finals with a nail-biting win over Thailand 💥
📝: https://t.co/1jhsSj2pH3 pic.twitter.com/4GoZsWfYP0
— ICC (@ICC) September 17, 2026
Opening batter Phannita Maya contributed 15 off 16 balls, including one boundary, while captain Naruemol Chaiwai provided late impetus with a quickfire 10 off just three deliveries, hitting a boundary and a six.
Natthakan Chantham added six off five balls, including one boundary, while Chanida Sutthiruang remained unbeaten on three off three deliveries. Aphisara Suwanchonrathi scored one run.
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For Pakistan, captain Fatima Sana led the bowling effort with 2/22 in three overs, while left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu claimed one wicket as the Green Shirts restricted Thailand to 91/4.
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Pakistan hold their nerve
Pakistan’s chase was led by Shawaal Zulfiqar, who top-scored with a brisk 25 off 14 deliveries, hitting three fours and a six.
Fatima Sana contributed 21 off 13 balls, including three boundaries and a six, while Gull Feroza scored 16 off 13 deliveries, with one boundary.
Tuba Hassan added a valuable 13 off seven balls, striking one four and a six, before Umm-e-Hani scored the winning run to complete Pakistan’s three-wicket victory.
Asian Games Cricket – Women’s
Pakistan Women beat Thailand Women in the quarter-finals and reached the semi-finals of the Asian Games. 😐 pic.twitter.com/w84KHGA5qt
— Mian Ahmad (@aHmADmIaN150) September 17, 2026
The result booked Pakistan’s place in the semi-finals of the women’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games.
