Ajman, November 1.3,2026: Ayesha Zafar’s explosive half-century, followed by Tasmia Rubab’s four-wicket haul, powered Pakistan to a 24-run victory over Thailand in the seventh match of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground on Friday.
Pakistan captain Muneeba Ali’s decision to bat first paid off as the Green Shirts posted a formidable 180/2 in their allotted 20 overs.
Openers Sadaf Shamas and Shawaal Zulfiqar provided a solid start, putting together a brisk 63-run partnership before Onnicha Kamchomphu broke the stand in the ninth over by dismissing Sadaf.
Sadaf scored 37 off 32 deliveries, hitting two sixes and two fours.
Shawaal then added 30 runs for the second wicket with captain Muneeba before Suleeporn Laomi dismissed her in the 14th over. She made 42 off 35 balls, including three fours and two sixes.
Ayesha came in at No. 4 and took charge with an aggressive innings, smashing 10 fours and a six to remain unbeaten on 59 off just 26 deliveries. Her performance earned her the Player of the Match award.
She also shared an unbroken 87-run partnership for the third wicket with Muneeba, who contributed 37 not out off 27 balls.
For Thailand, Kamchomphu and Laomi claimed one wicket each.
In reply, Thailand managed 156/8 in their 20 overs, falling 24 runs short of the 181-run target and suffering their second consecutive defeat in the tournament.
Natthakan Chantham led Thailand’s batting with a brisk 43 off 24 balls, while opening partner Phannita Maya scored 33 off 22 deliveries.
Captain Naruemol Chaiwai (23) and Sarnsiree Plant (20) were the only other batters to reach double figures.
Tasmia Rubab spearheaded Pakistan’s bowling attack, claiming four wickets for 18 runs in her three overs. Tuba Hassan, Momina Riasat and Nashra Sandhu supported her with one wicket apiece.
