Thailand Women produced a clinical all-round performance to outclass Nepal Women by 56 runs in the quarter-final of the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, securing the championship with a dominant display in both departments. Led by a brilliant unbeaten half-century from Nannapat Koncharoenkai and a disciplined bowling effort, Thailand once again showcased why they remain one of the strongest associate teams in women’s cricket.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Thailand Women endured an early setback when opener Natthakan Chantham was trapped lbw by Kabita Kunwar for just 1 run in the fourth over, leaving the score at 1/10. However, Phannita Maya joined forces with wicketkeeper-batter Nannapat Koncharoenkai to rebuild the innings. The pair stitched together a valuable 37-run partnership for the second wicket, stabilizing the innings after the early blow. Maya played positively during her stay, striking 26 runs from 21 deliveries with two boundaries before she was caught by Riya Sharma off Belbashi in the seventh over.
Thailand suffered another setback when Narumol Chaiwai was run out for 8, reducing them to 61/3 after 9.6 overs. Despite losing wickets, Nannapat continued to anchor the innings brilliantly. She found support from Chanida Sutthiruang, and together they added 42 crucial runs for the fourth wicket. Chanida contributed 16 runs from 27 deliveries before falling lbw to Riya Sharma in the 18th over with the score on 103.
The final overs belonged entirely to Thailand. Nannapat Koncharoenkai remained unbeaten on a match-winning 62 off 51 balls, striking six boundaries and pacing her innings superbly. Aphisara Suwanchonrathi provided late acceleration with an unbeaten 4, while extras contributed 13 runs. Their unbroken fifth wicket stand ensured Thailand finished strongly on 130/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
Nepal’s bowlers worked hard throughout the innings despite limited success. Kabita Kunwar claimed the important wicket of Chantham and finished with figures of 1/31 from four overs. Riya Sharma also picked up a wicket, dismissing Chanida, ending with 1/28 in her quota. Rubina Chhetry was Nepal’s most economical bowler, conceding only 11 runs and taking the wicket of Maya. Manisha Upadhayay and Sita Rana Magar remained wicketless but maintained reasonable control through the middle overs.
Chasing 131 for victory, Nepal Women never managed to establish momentum against Thailand’s disciplined bowling attack. Samjhana Khadka started brightly with 12 off 11 balls, but Nepal lost opener Rubi Poddar without scoring, leaving them at 8/1. Khadka and Puja Mahato attempted to rebuild with a brief partnership, but Thailand continued to strike at regular intervals.
The second wicket added just 4 runs before Puja Mahato was dismissed lbw by Thipatcha Putthawong for 2. Nepal slipped further when Samjhana Khadka departed for 12, making it 22/3. Captain Indu Barma and Sony Pakhrin tried to revive the chase through a 13-run stand for the fourth wicket. Pakhrin scored 15 from 21 deliveries, but her dismissal by Narumol Chaiwai left Nepal struggling at 35/4.
Indu Barma managed only 7 runs before becoming Suleeporn Laomi’s first victim, while Kabita Kunwar fell lbw to Sunida Chaturongrattana for 1. The partnership between Indu and Kabita added just 1 run, and Nepal’s hopes faded quickly. Kabita Joshi contributed 4 runs before being bowled by Laomi, while Rubina Chhetry fought until the end with an unbeaten 20 from 23 deliveries, including three boundaries. Sita Rana Magar remained unbeaten on 12 from 17 balls as the final wicket partnership added 28 runs, but it was merely a consolation effort.
Nepal eventually closed their innings on 74/7 from 20 overs, falling 56 runs short of the target. Thailand’s bowling unit delivered a complete team performance. Thipatcha Putthawong was exceptional, returning figures of 2/7 from four overs while maintaining relentless pressure. Suleeporn Laomi matched that impact with 2/14, removing key middle-order batters. Sunida Chaturongrattana also picked up 2/13, while Phannita Maya chipped in with the wicket of Samjhana Khadka. Onnicha Kamchomphu bowled economically and conceded only 14 runs from her four overs.
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