Pakistan Beat Thailand in Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy
Pakistan beat Thailand by 24 runs in the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy as Ayesha Zafar hit an unbeaten 59 off 26 balls and Tasmia Rubab took four wickets in Ajman on Friday.
Pakistan captain Muneeba Ali chose to bat first, and the decision paid off as the Green Shirts piled up 180 for two in their 20 overs at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground. Thailand could only reach 156 for eight in reply, and slipped to their second straight defeat in the tournament.
Ayesha was named Player of the Match for her quickfire half-century, which included 10 fours and a six.
How Pakistan built 180 in the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy
Pakistan made a strong start as openers Sadaf Shamas and Shawaal Zulfiqar put together a 63-run partnership at a brisk pace. Onnicha Kamchomphu broke the stand in the ninth over by dismissing Sadaf, who made 37 off 32 balls with two sixes and two fours.
Shawaal added 30 runs for the second wicket with captain Muneeba before Suleeporn Laomi sent her back in the 14th over. Shawaal scored 42 off 35 balls, with three fours and two sixes.
Ayesha then walked in at number four and took the attack to the Thai bowlers. She shared an unbeaten 87-run partnership for the third wicket with Muneeba, who finished on 37 not out from 27 balls. For Thailand, only Kamchomphu and Laomi could take a wicket each.
Tasmia Rubab runs through Thailand
Chasing 181, Thailand lost wickets at regular intervals despite a brisk start. Natthakan Chantham top-scored with 43 off 24 balls, while her opening partner Phannita Maya made 33 off 22. Captain Naruemol Chaiwai scored 23 and Sarnsiree Plant added 20, but no other batter reached double figures.
Tasmia Rubab led the Pakistan bowling with four wickets for 18 runs in her three overs. Tuba Hassan, Momina Riasat and Nashra Sandhu took one wicket each as Pakistan closed out a comfortable win.
The Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy is an ICC event for developing women’s teams. Ayesha’s innings, scored at a strike rate of almost 227, was the standout performance of the match, while Tasmia’s four-wicket haul gave the bowlers the control Pakistan needed to defend a big total.
The win keeps Pakistan on top of the points table after two matches, following their eight-wicket win over Bangladesh on the opening day. Sri Lanka also made it two wins from two, beating Scotland by four wickets on the same day. The tournament, the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, runs in Ajman until November 25 and features five full-member teams. The turning point in the chase came when Phannita Maya fell with Thailand on 74 in the eighth over, and Tasmia Rubab sealed the win by taking three wickets in the final over to finish with four for 18.
Pakistan are also preparing for a big final against India in the Under-19 Asia Cup. Saud Shakeel set a record with twin nineties in the drawn Test against Sri Lanka. Mahnoor Ali is still waiting for unpaid prize money from her international wins. Pakistan and Sri Lanka settled for a draw in the first Test.
Frequently asked questions
What was the result?
Pakistan beat Thailand by 24 runs in the seventh match of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground in Ajman.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Ayesha Zafar, who top-scored for Pakistan with an unbeaten 59 off 26 balls, including 10 fours and a six.
How many runs did Pakistan score?
Pakistan scored 180 for two in 20 overs after captain Muneeba Ali chose to bat first. Thailand replied with 156 for eight.
Who took the most wickets for Pakistan?
Tasmia Rubab took four wickets for 18 runs in three overs. Tuba Hassan, Momina Riasat and Nashra Sandhu took one wicket each.
Where was the match played?
The match was played at the Karwan Sports Club Cricket Ground in Ajman on Friday, November 13, 2026.
