Thailand started their Girls’s Asia Cup marketing campaign with a six-run win over Hong Kong in Dubai, extending their unbeaten file towards them to eight matches.
Despatched in to bat, Thailand have been led by captain Naruemol Chaiwai’s 43 off 31, however a late collapse noticed them lose seven wickets for 20 runs to complete on 120/9. Marina Lamplough was Hong Kong’s standout, taking 4/11 earlier than scoring a fast 22 within the chase.
Hong Kong misplaced Mariko Hill for a duck however Kary Chan’s 28 off 20 gave them early momentum. Yasmin Daswani added 28, though her sluggish innings meant Hong Kong struggled to maintain tempo. Lamplough then gave the chase a lift along with her 11-ball 22, however her dismissal for 84/4 left Hong Kong needing 37 from the ultimate 27 balls.
Thailand saved their composure from there. Hong Kong might handle solely 30 extra runs and completed on 114/7, regardless of needing simply 15 from the final over. Thipatcha Putthawong conceded eight and took a wicket within the ultimate over to seal a slim win for Thailand.
Transient 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 wickets
