Thailand Women Crush Malaysia Women in Women's Asia Cup Opener

In the third match of the Women's Asia Cup Group B, Thailand Women faced off against Malaysia Women at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh. Thailand won the toss and elected to bat first.

Thailand's innings got off to a shaky start as Nannaphat Chaihan was dismissed for a duck in the second over. However, Nattaya Boochatham steadied the ship with a solid knock of 24 runs, including four boundaries. Nannapat Koncharoenkai also contributed 1 run, while Suwanan Khiaoto remained unbeaten on 0.

Malaysia's bowlers were impressive, with Suabika Manivannan taking 1 wicket for 12 runs in her 2 overs. Ainna Hashim also bowled well, conceding just 10 runs in her 2 overs.

In reply, Malaysia Women struggled to chase down Thailand's total of 26 runs. They lost wickets at regular intervals, with only Winifred Duraisingam (10) and Jamahidaya Intan (8) reaching double figures.

Thailand's bowlers were equally impressive, with Onnicha Kamchomphu taking 2 wickets for 4 runs in her 2 overs. Suleeporn Laomi and Aphisara Suwanchonrathi also picked up 1 wicket each.

In the end, Malaysia Women were bowled out for 18 runs in 10.2 overs, handing Thailand a comfortable 8-wicket victory.

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