Pakistan roll into Quarterfinal 2 of Asian Games 2026 with plenty of firepower, aiming to establish their dominance early in the knockout bracket. Led by dynamic players like Muneeba Ali at the top and the sharp left-arm spin of Nashra Sandhu, they carry a formidable lineup capable of handling high-pressure situations. Thailand, however, have long been the giant-killers of Asian cricket, arriving with a well-drilled squad led by key performers like Nannapat Koncharoenkai and Thipatcha Putthawong.
Squads:
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team
Fatima Sana (C), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza (WK), Humna Bilal, Momina Riasat, Muneeba Ali (WK), Nashra Sandhu, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani
Thailand Women’s Cricket Team
Naruemol Chaiwai, Nannaphat Chaihan, Natthakan Chantham, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Naomi Hamilton, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Suleeporn Laomi, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Thanrada Seesawan, Chanida Sutthiruang, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Koranit Suwanchonrathi
Players to watch out:
Muneeba Ali
Muneeba Ali has been a key dynamic batter from 2016 to 2026, featuring in 101 matches and taking guard in 99 innings. She has stacked up 1893 runs at a strike rate of 100.15, boasting a top score of 102 alongside two hundreds and four fifties. Her aggressive intent at the crease is underlined by hitting 225 fours and 16 sixes.
Nashra Sandhu
Nashra Sandhu has operated as a leading spin option over her 89 matches from 2017 to 2026, bowling 327.2 overs in 88 innings. She has taken 89 wickets at an average of 20.32, keeping batsmen quiet with an economy rate of 5.52. Her standout bowling display of 6/7 stands as her career peak among two four-plus wicket performances.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai
A mainstay in the batting department from 2018 to 2026, Nannapat Koncharoenkai has featured in 145 matches and 131 innings. She has accumulated 2847 runs at a solid average of 29.05 and a strike rate of 90.84, recorded alongside a top score of 75. Her composure at the crease is evident in her 12 half-centuries and 299 crisp boundaries.
Thipatcha Putthawong
Thipatcha Putthawong has established herself as a prolific wicket-taker through 110 matches between 2019 and 2026, delivering 386.1 overs. She has claimed 173 wickets at a stingy economy rate of 4.11 and an average of 9.17. Featuring career-best figures of 5/3, she has recorded three five-wicket hauls and six four-wicket performances.
Pitch:
The cricket facility at Kōrogi Sports Park was converted from a multi-purpose sports and baseball ground specifically to host the cricket competition for the 2026 Asian Games. The venue imported pitch clay directly from Sri Lanka, with experienced Sri Lankan groundsmen overseeing the pitch preparation to ensure top-quality subcontinental-style playing conditions.
Weather:
Japan is expected to be cloudy throughout the day, with temperatures reaching a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C, accompanied by 81% humidity and 9 mph winds blowing from the southwest.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Fatima Sana, Tuba Hassan, Suleeporn Laomi, Nattaya Boochatham, Naruemol Chaiwai, Chanida Sutthiruang, Natthakan Chantham
Match Details:
Date – September 17, 2026
Time – 10:30 AM IST
Venue – Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Broadcast – Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv
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