The 3rd Match of Group B in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 at Bangkok turned into a commanding showcase of batting firepower and disciplined bowling as Thailand outclassed Malaysia by 99 runs in a one-sided Women’s T20 encounter. From a steady build-up to a late flourish and a ruthless bowling display, Thailand dominated every phase of this Women’s Asia Cup clash.
Thailand’s innings began with early movement from Malaysia’s seamers. Nattakan Chantham looked to get going with a boundary in her 10 off 12 balls, but Thailand suffered their first setback at 14/1 in 2.2 overs when she was caught by Nur Arianna Natsya off Nur Dania Syuhada. Just under an over later, Arrikan Phuengkho’s brief stay ended for 4 (3), caught by Amalin Sorfina off Nur Arianna, leaving Thailand at 18/2 in 3.1 overs.
With two early wickets down, the responsibility fell on wicketkeeper-batter Nannapat Koncharoenkai and captain Narueomol Chaiwai. What followed was the defining partnership of the match. The duo stitched together a crucial 113-run stand for the third wicket, shifting the momentum completely in Thailand’s favour. Koncharoenkai was in sublime touch, unleashing 12 crisp boundaries in her scintillating 73 off 45 balls at a strike rate of 162.22. Chaiwai complemented her perfectly with a composed 44 off 39 deliveries, including five fours and a six.
Thailand crossed the 100-run mark with authority, and by the 15th over they were cruising at 131/2. Malaysia finally broke the stand at 131 in 15.4 overs when Koncharoenkai was stumped by Aina Najwa off Nur Arianna Natsya. Chaiwai departed soon after at 137/4 in 16.5 overs, caught by Nur Dania Syuhada off Mahirah Izzati Ismail.
The late overs saw quick contributions from Chanida Sutthiruang, who smashed 25 off just 12 balls with three fours and a six before being run out at 169/7 in 19.6 overs. Phannita Maya added 7 (8), while Aphisara Suwanchonrathi chipped in with 1 before another run-out. Thailand finished strongly on 169/7 in 20 overs at a run rate of 8.45, setting Malaysia a daunting 170-run target in this Women’s T20 match.
Malaysia’s bowling effort had its moments. Nur Arianna Natsya was the pick with 2/31 in her four overs, while Mahirah Izzati Ismail also claimed 2/35. Nur Dania Syuhada (1/28) kept things tight early on. Ainna Hamizah Hashim (0/32), Suabika Manivannan (0/21), Mas Elysa (0/14), and Amalin Sorfina (0/8) shared the remaining overs but struggled to contain Thailand’s middle-order surge.
Chasing 170 in a high-pressure Women’s Asia Cup fixture, Malaysia’s innings never gained momentum. Ainna Hamizah Hashim was dismissed for 3 at 4/1 in 2.5 overs, caught by Koncharoenkai off Phannita Maya. Wan Julia followed soon after for 1, bowled by Thipatcha Putthawong, and at 4/2 in 2.6 overs, Malaysia were already under immense pressure.
Mas Elysa, the captain, fell for a duck at 4/3 in 3.3 overs, and when Nur Arianna Natsya was dismissed for 15 at 30/4 in 10.4 overs, Malaysia’s chase was effectively derailed. Mahirah Izzati Ismail (11 off 19) and Nur Izzatul Syafiqa (11 off 18) tried to rebuild, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals, collapsing from 45/5 (13.4 overs) to 63/8 in 18.6 overs.
Phannita Maya starred with the ball, returning figures of 3/14 in four overs, while Onnicha Kamchomphu delivered an equally impressive 2/14. Thipatcha Putthawong was economical and effective with 1/9 in four overs, and Sunida Chaturongrattana (1/10) and Chanida Sutthiruang (1/8) chipped in. Suleeporn Laomi maintained control with 0/13 in her spell.
Malaysia eventually closed their innings at 70/8 in 20 overs at a run rate of 3.50, falling well short of the target in this Women’s T20 Asia Cup Rising Stars match.
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