The Pakistan women’s cricket team commenced their Asian Games campaign on a triumphant note, securing a nail-biting three-wicket victory over Thailand to officially book their spot in the semi-finals.
Held in Japan, the highly anticipated quarter-final clash was significantly impacted by rain, forcing officials to reduce the match to an 11-overs-per-side contest. After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Pakistan restricted the Thai batting lineup to a total of 91 for the loss of four wickets in their allotted overs.
In a tense and thrilling chase, the Green Shirts reached the target with just two deliveries to spare, losing seven wickets in the process. Opening batter Shawal Zulfiqar laid a solid foundation with a crucial 25, while Fatima Sana delivered a vital 21-run knock under pressure to ensure Pakistan successfully crossed the finish line and advanced to the final four of the tournament.
