Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024: Thailand beats Malaysia by 22 runs to kickoff Group B

Wan Julia created history after she became the first batter from Malaysia to score a half century at the Asia Cup.

Thailand kicked things off in Group B of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 with a win against Malaysia. | Photo Credit: ACC

Thailand defeated Malaysia on Saturday by 22 runs in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 to kickoff Group B proceedings at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

Batting first, Thailand posted 133 for six after wicketkeeper Nannapat Koncharoenkai top-scored with a 35-ball 40, while Phannita Maya chipped in with 29 in 28 deliveries.

Mahirah Izzati Ismail was the most successful bowler for Malaysia, returning excellent figures of 3/16 in four overs.

Mahirah’s effort, however, went in vain as Thailand restricted its opponents to 111 for eight in the allotted 20 overs, despite a half century from opener Wan Julia (52 off 53 balls).

Captain Winifred Duraisingam made 22 in 28 balls at the top of the order while being associated in a 68-run first-wicket partnership with Julia.

The Malaysian batting, however, collapsed after that as Thailand produced a disciplined show with the ball to emerge victorious.

- With inputs from PTI