The Thailand vs Pakistan women’s cricket quarter-final is underway at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The match is being played at Korogi Athletic Park. The quarter-final was reduced to an 11-over-a-side contest. Weather conditions affected the schedule in the knockout stage. Bangladesh also advanced to the semi-finals after its quarter-final against China was washed out.
Pakistan Women win the toss
Pakistan Women won the toss and decided to field first. Captain Fatima Sana leads the Pakistan side in the quarter-final. The match started after the shortened format was confirmed. Pakistan entered the match after recently facing Thailand in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup. Pakistan won that earlier meeting by 35 runs in Dubai.
Thailand post 91 runs
Thailand Women scored 91 runs for four wickets in their 11 overs. Nannapat Koncharoenkai was the leading scorer for Thailand. She made 49 runs from 38 balls. Her innings included seven fours. Her contribution helped Thailand reach a competitive total in the shortened match. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was the main wicket-taker. She finished with two wickets for 22 runs. Nashra Sandhu also claimed one wicket while conceding 19 runs. Thailand’s playing XI included Natthakan Chantham, Phannita Maya and Nannapat Koncharoenkai. Naruemol Chaiwai captained the Thailand side.
Pakistan’s XI included Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar and Fatima Sana. Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz and Tuba Hassan were also included.
Pakistan begin the chase
Pakistan started their chase after Thailand completed its innings. Gull Feroza and Shawaal Zulfiqar opened the innings for Pakistan. At 0.3 overs, Pakistan were 3 for no loss. Gull Feroza and Shawaal Zulfiqar had each scored a single at that stage. Pakistan now need 92 runs from 11 overs to win the quarter-final. The shortened format leaves little room for slow scoring.
Every boundary and wicket could have a major impact on the result.
Importance of the quarter-final
The match is part of the women’s cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026. Pakistan are two-time Asian Games women’s cricket champions. They won gold at the 2010 and 2014 editions. The Asian Games women’s semi-finals are scheduled for September 20. The bronze and gold medal matches are set for September 22.
The quarter-final will determine which team moves into the semi-final stage. The result will also shape the remaining women’s cricket medal race at the Asian Games.
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