Dubai, 29 August (Sports Desk)
Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 — Match 1: Match Report
Thailand Women defeated Hong Kong, China Women by 6 runs in a closely fought opening match of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, on August 28, 2026.
Match Result
- Thailand Women: 120/9 in 20 overs
- Hong Kong, China Women: 114/7 in 20 overs
- Result: Thailand won by 6 runs
- Player of the Match: Naruemol Chaiwai
Thailand Innings — 120/9
Thailand, after being asked to bat, posted 120 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
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Top performers:
- Naruemol Chaiwai: 43 off 31 balls — 4 fours, 2 sixes
- Nannapat Koncharoenkai: 27 off 41 balls
- Phannita Maya: 19 off 19 balls
- Aphisara Suwanchonrathi: 11 off 17 balls
- Nannaphat Chaihan: 4* off 3 balls
Chaiwai provided the major attacking contribution, striking at 138.71, including two sixes, and was eventually dismissed by Marina Lamplough.
Hong Kong bowling:
- Marina Lamplough: 4/24
- Alison Siu: 3/27
- Kary Chan: 2 wickets
Hong Kong, China Chase — 114/7
Chasing 121, Hong Kong made a strong effort but finished at 114/7 after 20 overs, falling just 6 runs short.
Top scorers:
- Kary Chan: 28 off 20 balls — 4 fours
- Yasmin Daswani: 28 off 41 balls — 2 fours
- Marina Lamplough: 22 off 11 balls — 4 fours
- Maryam Bibi: 10 off 16 balls
- Shing Chan: 8* off 5 balls
- Ruchitha Venkatesh: 2* off 2 balls
Lamplough’s quick 22 from 11 balls briefly gave Hong Kong momentum, but Thailand’s bowlers kept taking crucial wickets at key moments.
Thailand Bowling
Thailand’s bowling attack held its nerve during the final overs:
- Onnicha Kamchomphu: 3/27 in 4 overs
- Phannita Maya: 2/22 in 4 overs
- Thipatcha Putthawong: 1/23
- Suleeporn Laomi: 1/24
The decisive moment came in the final over. Shanzeen Shahzad was bowled by Thipatcha Putthawong for 8, leaving Hong Kong needing more than they could manage from the final deliveries. Thailand closed out the match at 114/7.
Turning Point
The match went down to the final over. Hong Kong needed to maintain the required scoring rate, but Thailand’s disciplined death bowling prevented the late surge. The dismissal of Shahzad in the 20th over effectively ended Hong Kong’s hopes.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand Women | 120/9 | 20 |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China Women | 114/7 | 20 |
| Result | Thailand won by 6 runs | |
| Player of the Match | Naruemol Chaiwai |
The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup began in Dubai on August 28, with eight teams competing in the T20 format; all 15 matches are scheduled to be played in Dubai.
