Thailand set 159-run target for Nepal

By Republica
Published: May 20, 2025 11:26 AM

KATHMANDU, May 20:Thailand has set a target of 159 runs for Nepal in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier Super-3 match.

The match is being played at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, Thailand. After winning the toss, Nepal opted to field first. Batting first, the host team Thailand posted a total of 158 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

Thailand’s opener Nattaya Boochatham scored a half-century, making 50 runs off 42 balls, including 5 fours. She was caught by Roma Thapa off the bowling of Manisha Upadhyay.

Aphisara Suwanchonrathi made 29 runs off 43 balls, including 1 four, before being caught by Riya Sharma off the bowling of Rajmati Airee.

Wicketkeeper-batter Nannapat Koncharoenkai remained unbeaten on 50 runs, while Natthakan Chantham stayed not out on 15 runs.