The third match of the 2024 Women's Asia Cup was played between Malaysia and Thailand on Saturday, July 20 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Mahirah Izzati Ismail took three wickets for Malaysia to stop Thailand to 133/6. A disciplined bowling performance from Thai women helped them restrict Malaysia to 111 and notch up their first victory of the tournament. Catch highlights of the MAL-W vs THA-W match, right here
Welcome to the live of our ball-by-ball commentary from match 3 of the Women's Asia Cup 2024, played between Malaysia-W and Thailand-W at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, July 20. (Cricket News|Live Streaming|Full Coverage)
Thailand won the toss and opted to bat in Dambulla.
Thailand Women XI: Nattaya Boochatham, Nannaphat Chaihan, Suwanan Khiaoto, Nannapat Koncharoenkai(w), Phannita Maya, Chanida Sutthiruang, Rosenan Kanoh, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong(c), Suleeporn Laomi, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi
Malaysia Women XI: Winifred Duraisingam(c), Jamahidaya Intan, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Aina Najwa, Elsa Hunter, Wan Julia(w), Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Amalin Sorfina, Aisya Eleesa, Dhanusri Muhunan, Suabika Manivannan
Batting first, Thailand wicket-keeper Nannapat Koncharoenkai top scored with a 40 to take her team to a fighting total of 133/6. Mahirah Izzati Ismail took three wickets for Malaysia. In reply, Malaysia started strongly with a 68-run opening stand. However, once wickets started falling, they fell in a heap and ultimately despite a half-century from opener Wan Julia, Malaysia fell short. Thailand won the match by 22 runs.