Muneeba, Sadia ensure winning start for Pakistan in Women’s Asia Cup

Pakistan Clinch Opening Win in Women’s Asia Cup

• Result: Pakistan 119/9 (20 overs) beat Thailand 84/8 (20 overs) – victory margin: 35 runs

• Top batting:

  • Muneeba Ali – 54 (52 balls)
  • Sadaf Shamas – 20 (20 balls)

• Top bowling for Thailand:

  • Suleeporn Laomi – 3/14 (13 overs)
  • Thipatcha Putthawong – 3/18

• Thailand’s highlights:

  • Chanida Sutthiruang – 25 (24 balls)
  • Naruemol Chaiwai – 17 (33 balls)

• Key wickets for Pakistan:

  • Sadia Iqbal – 3/11 (double‑wicket maiden in opening over)
  • Tuba Hassan – 2/17

Match Summary
Pakistan opted to bat first, slumping to 32/3 after the powerplay but recovered thanks to a steady partnership between Muneeba Ali and Sadaf Shamas, taking the total to 119. Thailand’s chase never got going; early breakthroughs by Sadia Iqbal and disciplined bowling from Tuba Hassan kept them under pressure, ending at 84. Pakistan’s campaign begins with a solid 35‑run win.