Thipatcha Putthawong's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Thailand Women
Thailand Women
126/6 (20)
Japan Women
84/10 (20)
TL-W won by 42 runs
View full scorecard →Thailand Women have won by 42 runs. Thailand Women batted first and posted 126/6 in 20 overs. Japan Women, chasing 127, fell short at 84/10 in 20 overs.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai was the standout in the first innings, scoring 47* off 42 balls (SR 112). 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 33 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Ayaka Stafford fought hard with 29 off 40 balls, but it was not enough to haul Japan Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Thipatcha Putthawong delivered figures of 3/6 in 4 overs (Econ 1.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
TL-W lead the series 33-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
47* off 42 balls (SR 112), 4 fours, 0 sixes
3/6 in 4 overs (Econ: 1.50)
29 off 40 balls (SR 73), 3 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Thailand Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Japan Women came up short by 42 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. TL-W lead the series 33-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.