Twitter Reactions: Thailand script historic win against Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup 2022
Natthakan Chantham's 61-run knock off 51 balls set up the victory for Thailand Women.
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Thailand created history as they managed to script an unbelievable victory against Pakistan at the Sylhet Cricket Stadium on Thursday, October 6 in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2022. Pakistan always seemed like they were behind the eight ball and a brilliant batting effort from the Thailand side resulted in their memorable victory.
Earlier in the game, Pakistan opted to bat first after winning the toss and wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali was dismissed early for just 15 runs. Skipper Bismah Maroof perished for just three runs and it was up to the in-form batter Sidra Ameen to take Pakistan to a decent score. Nida Dar provided good support for her from the other end while Ameen closed in on a hard-fought half-century.
Dar was dismissed after a 22-ball 12 while Ayesha Naseem followed her after hitting a six in her short-lived innings. Ameen reached another fifty and was removed after a 64-ball 56 when Pakistan desperately needed some quick runs to accelerate the scoring rate. Aliya Riyaz’s unbeaten ten took the Women in Green to a total of 116 for 5 in the 20 overs. Sornnarin Tippoch was the pick of the bowlers for Thailand with 2 for 20 in her four overs.
Natthakan Chantham steps up with the bat for Thailand
In reply, the Thailand side were quite determined in their approach and put on a 40-run partnership for the first wicket. Tuba Hassan picked up the first scalp for Pakistan in the ninth over and two balls later, she dismissed Chanida Sutthiruang for a duck. Skipper Naruemol Chaiwai joined Natthakan Chantham at the crease and the duo put together a crucial 42-run partnership for the third wicket.
While the bulk of the scoring was done by Chantham, Chaiwai was wise to get to the other end consistently. However, Pakistan got back into the game after Chaiwai was dismissed for 17 and the incoming batters could not make much of an impact after that. Chantham reached a fantastic half-century in the process, but she kept running out of partners. After a valiant effort, Chantham was dismissed for 61 off 51 balls in the 19th over.
However, she brought the required rate under control before her dismissal and Thailand needed ten off the last over to win the game. Rosenon Kanoh hit a priceless boundary and steered her side to victory with an unbeaten nine run-knock to win the game by four wickets and one ball to spare.
Here's how Twitter reacted to Thailand's win:
Rain stopped Thailand at the 2020 T20 World Cup.
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) October 6, 2022
COVID-19 stopped them at last year's World Cup Qualifiers.
NO ONE COULD STOP THEM TODAY.
WHAT. A. WIN.
Famous win for Thailand v Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup! Proud moment for the group
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) October 6, 2022
Upset central 🚨
Thailand beat Pakistan in the 2022 Women's Asia Cup in Sylhet.
Chasing 117, Natthakan Chantham's 51-ball 61 set up Thailand's four-wicket win. #AsiaCup2022 | #WomensAsiaCup https://t.co/I2Odz7wokW
— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) October 6, 2022
Thailand defeated Pakistan in women's Asia Cup!
— Glen (@SquareDrive_) October 6, 2022
They needed 10 runs in last over and they did it 🥹
Women's cricket!! ❤️#WomensAsiaCup2022
The moment. Take a bow, Thailand. pic.twitter.com/kyor33c1Sx
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 6, 2022
A day to remember for Thailand - they beaten Pakistan in the women's Asia Cup. One of the most prolific victory in history! pic.twitter.com/eqizbTjW36
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 6, 2022
Greatest day in Thailand cricket history - they have beaten Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 6, 2022
The winning celebration for Thailand after they beat Pakistan by 4 Wickets in a thriller 😍👏 #CricketTwitter 🎥 @ACCMedia1 pic.twitter.com/eZK1NbKTya
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) October 6, 2022
Huge Upset. Thailand Women beat Pakistan women by 4 wickets. Biggest win for Thailand women in cricket history. Diana Baig failed to defend 10 runs in the last over of the game.#PAKvsTHAI #AsiaCup2022 #WomenAsiaCup #WomensAsiaCup2022 pic.twitter.com/tTxQeGKsap
— Avinash Aryan (@AvinashArya09) October 6, 2022
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