The Netherlands defeated the hosts Nepal by 20 runs in the Tri-series opener at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Robine Rijke (59* off 48 balls) was awarded the Player of the Match.
In a short turn-around, the Netherlands led by skipper Babette de Leede were facing up against Thailand led by skipper Naruemol Chaiwai in the 2nd game of the Tri-series at the same venue.
Skipper Babette de Leede leads from the front with a fifty to guide her side to 122/6
The Netherlands got off to a poor start, losing their top order after skipper Babette de Leede won the toss and opted to bat first. Iris Zwilling (28 off 35 balls) joined skipper Babette de Leede at the crease and the duo bailed their side out of trouble with a much-needed 76-run partnership for the 4th wicket to take their side past the 100-run mark.
Onnicha Kamchomphu picked up the big wicket of the opposition skipper Babette de Leede (52 off 50 balls) to provide the crucial 4th breakthrough for Thailand. She completed her well-deserved half-century before getting dismissed.
The Netherlands eventually posted a decent total of 122/6 in their quota of 20 overs. Iris Zwilling (28 off 35 balls) was the only other batter to enter into the double digits with the bat for the Netherlands. Thipatcha Putthawong (4-0-27-2), and Onnicha Kamchomphu (3-0-16-1), were the only wicket-takers with the ball for Thailand. Chanida Sutthiruang (3-0-5-0), was exceptional with the ball for her side.
Nannapat Koncharoenkai’s unbeaten fifty guides Thailand to a dominating victory
Thailand’s top order made light work of the run chase of 123, as they got over the line with 8 wickets in hand and 2 overs to spare, courtesy of an unbeaten 71-run partnership for the 3rd wicket between keeper-batter Nannapat Koncharoenkai (56* off 50 balls) and Natthakan Chantham (23* off 25 balls).
Aphisara Suwanchonrathi (28 off 24 balls) played her part with the bat for her side. Iris Zwilling (4-1-24-1), and Caroline de Lange (3-0-22-1) were the wicket-takers with the ball for the Netherlands, while Silver Siegers (4-0-20-0) was economical.
Wicket-keeper batter Nannapat Koncharoenkai was awarded the Player of the Match for her brilliant unbeaten half-century (56* off 50 balls) with the bat for her side.
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