The hosts, Sri Lanka completed a thrashing 144-run victory against Malaysia in the 7th match of the tournament. A stunning 3rd T20I century for skipper Chamari Athapaththu paved the way for a dominant victory. Bangladesh led by skipper Nigar Sultana Joty was all set to face Thailand led by skipper Thipatcha Putthawong in the 8th match of the season. Thailand skipper Thipatcha Putthawong won the toss and opted to bat first. The Thailand openers Nattaya Boochatham and Aphisara Suwanchonrathi got off to a cautious start with a 26-run opening stand, scoring over four runs an over.
The 19-year-old leg-spinner Rabeya Khan struck twice in the 7th over of the innings, landing a double blow to Thailand. Phannita Maya joined Nattaya Boochatham at the crease and the duo stitched a 12-run partnership for the 3rd wicket. Ritu Moni cleaned up Phannita Maya to provide the 3rd breakthrough for Bangladesh.
Chanida Sutthiruang joined opening batter Nattaya Boochatham at the crease and the duo stitched another crucial 14-run partnership for the 4th wicket to take their side past the 50-run mark. Ritu Moni cleaned up Chanida Sutthiruang to provide the 3rd breakthrough for her side. Suwanan Khiaoto soon followed her back to the pavilion to provide the 5th breakthrough for Bangladesh.
Suleeporn Laomi joined Nattaya Boochatham at the crease and the duo stitched a much-needed 21-run partnership for the 6th wicket to take their side closer to the 100-run mark. Rabeya Khan came back and cleaned up the opening batter Nattaya Boochatham to provide the 6th breakthrough for her side.
Thailand was eventually restricted to 96/9 in their quota of overs. Nattaya Boochatham (40 off 41 balls), Suleeporn Laomi (17 off 13 balls), and Rosenan Kanoh (13 off 9 balls) were the top performers with the bat for Thailand. Rabeya Khan (4-0-14-4), Nahida Akter (4-1-14-0), Sabikun Nahar Jesmin (4-0-28-2), and Ritu Moni (2-0-10-2), were the top performers with the ball for Bangladesh.
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Chasing a target of 97, the Bangladesh openers Dilara Akter and Murshida Khatun got their side off to a steady start, with a 24-run opening stand. The duo scored at around five runs an over. Dilhara Akter was found short of her crease to provide the first breakthrough for Thailand. Ishma Tanjim joined Murshida Khatun at the crease and the duo almost sealed the run chase with a 60-run partnership for the 2nd wicket.
Skipper Thipatcha Putthawong cleaned up Ishma Tanjim to provide the 2nd breakthrough for her side. Murshida Khatun soon followed her back to the pavilion to provide the 3rd breakthrough for Thailand. She completed her well-deserved half-century before getting dismissed. Rumana Ahmed joined Ritu Moni at the crease and the duo took their side over the line with an unbeaten 14-run 4th wicket partnership. Bangladesh sealed the game with seven wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare.
Murshida Khatun (50 off 55 balls), Dilara Akter (17 off 11 balls), and Ishma Tanjim (16 off 22 balls) were the top performers with the bat for Bangladesh. Thipatcha Putthawong (4-0-18-1), Chanida Sutthiruang (3-0-9-0), and Phannita Maya (1.3-0-8-1) were the top performers with the ball for Thailand.
The 19-year-old leg-spinner Rabeya Khan was awarded the Player of the Match for her match-winning spell (4-0-14-4) with the ball.