Bangladesh Women produced a commanding all-round performance to outclass Thailand Women in the 22nd match of the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2026 at Mulpani, securing a comprehensive 39-run victory. The contest witnessed a dominant batting display from the Bangladeshi middle order, followed by a disciplined bowling effort that never allowed Thailand to mount a serious chase, despite some resistance from their top and middle-order batters.
Bangladesh Women’s innings began on a shaky note as opener Dilara Akter departed for a first-ball duck, caught off Chantham off Phannita Maya’s bowling, leaving the side at 1-0 in 0.1 overs. However, Juairiya Ferdous and Sharmin Akhter rebuilt the innings with a steady partnership, adding 11 runs for the second wicket before Sharmin Akhter was trapped lbw by Thipatcha Putthawong for 11 off 9 balls, including two boundaries, taking the score to 12/2 in 1.5 overs.
The innings truly gathered momentum when Juairiya Ferdous joined forces with Sobhana Mostary, and the duo stitched a crucial 110-run partnership for the third wicket. Ferdous played a composed knock, scoring 56 off 45 balls with 3 fours and 4 sixes, before she was caught off Onnicha Kamchomphu’s bowling at 122/3 in 15.3 overs. Sobhana Mostary continued her fluent strokeplay and brought up a classy half-century, scoring 59 off 42 balls with 9 fours and a six, before she was bowled by Putthawong at 132/4 in 16.5 overs.
Shorna Akter contributed 4 off 5 balls before falling to Kamchomphu at 134/5, while Rabeya Khan added a quick 5 off 6 balls but was run out at 143/6 in 18.5 overs. Captain Nigar Sultana departed shortly after for 6 off 6 balls, run out at 143/7 in 18.6 overs. Ritu Moni provided late impetus with a blistering 15 off just 6 balls, striking three boundaries, before being run out at 165/8 in 19.6 overs. Fahima Khatun remained unbeaten on 1, as Bangladesh posted a competitive total of 165/8 in 20 overs, scoring at a healthy run rate of 8.25.
Thailand Women’s bowlers had mixed fortunes. Thipatcha Putthawong was the standout performer with 3 wickets for 22 runs in her four overs, while Onnicha Kamchomphu claimed 2 wickets for 29 runs. Phannita Maya picked up 1 wicket but conceded 33 runs, while Sunida Chaturongrattana, Suleeporn Laomi, and Chayanisa Phengpaen went wicketless, conceding runs at varying economies.
In reply, Thailand Women suffered an early setback as Suwanan Khiaoto was dismissed lbw by Marufa Akter for a duck, leaving them at 0/1 in 0.1 overs. Natthakan Chantham and Nannapat Koncharoenkai attempted to stabilize the innings with a 67-run partnership for the second wicket. Chantham scored a well-made 46 off 41 balls with 7 fours, while Koncharoenkai contributed 29 off 29 balls with 3 boundaries before both fell in quick succession, taking the score to 83/3 in 13.2 overs.
Captain Narueomol Chaiwai added 30 off 28 balls, forming brief partnerships with Chanida Sutthiruang (1 off 4) and Suleeporn Laomi (7 off 6), but wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Chaiwai was stumped by Dilara Akter off Shorna Akter at 126/8 in 19.6 overs, effectively sealing Thailand’s fate. Phannita Maya (2 off 5), Onnicha Kamchomphu (2 off 2), and Sunida Chaturongrattana (5* off 4) added minor contributions as Thailand finished on 126/8 in 20 overs.
Bangladesh Women’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance. Marufa Akter led the attack with figures of 3/25 in 4 overs, while Ritu Moni impressed with 2/20. Shorna Akter also picked up 2 wickets for 21 runs, and Fahima Khatun claimed 1/18, ensuring Thailand never gained control of the chase. Nahida Akter and Rabeya Khan were wicketless but maintained pressure with economical spells.
Overall, it was a comprehensive performance from Bangladesh Women, highlighted by Sobhana Mostary’s Player of the Match-winning knock and a collective bowling effort. The win strengthened Bangladesh’s position in the tournament, securing them a spot at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, and showcased their growing depth in both batting and bowling, while Thailand Women will look to regroup and address their middle-order inconsistencies in upcoming fixtures.
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