Pakistan Women made a winning start to their T20 Asia Cup campaign, defeating Thailand Women by 35 runs in their opening match.
Batting first, Pakistan scored 119 for 9 in 20 overs. Thailand, chasing 120, could manage 84 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Muneeba Ali was named Player of the Match after scoring a fine half-century.
Muneeba Ali Leads Pakistan Batting
Muneeba Ali played a crucial innings of 54 runs to help Pakistan post a competitive total despite losing wickets regularly.
Her half-century proved decisive as Pakistan successfully defended the 120-run target.
Sadia Iqbal Stars With the Ball
Pakistan’s bowlers kept Thailand under pressure throughout the chase. Sadia Iqbal took three wickets, while Tuba Hassan claimed two wickets.
Thailand’s Chineda was their top scorer with 25 runs, but the team finished on 84 for 8 after 20 overs.