Pakistan Women and Thailand Women are set to face each other in the second quarter-final of the Women’s Asian Games 2026 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. The two teams have already met once in 2026, with Pakistan securing a 35-run victory over Thailand in the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai earlier this month.
Pakistan Women will enter the contest with strong momentum and a bowling attack capable of putting pressure on Thailand’s batters. Fatima Sana will lead the side, with experienced spinners such as Sadia Iqbal and Nashra Sandhu expected to play important roles. Pakistan’s batting will also need to provide greater consistency if they are to build a competitive total.
Thailand Women, meanwhile, have shown their ability to compete through disciplined bowling and strong middle-overs control. Their recent form has been mixed, with a heavy defeat against India followed by a resilient win over Hong Kong. Natthakan Chantham, Naruemol Chaiwai and Nannapat Koncharoenkai will be among the players expected to contribute with the bat, while Thailand’s spin options could again be important.
PAK-W vs TL-W, Women’s Asian Games 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 17, 2:00 PM Local / 5:00 AM GMT / 10:30 AM IST
- Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
PAK-W vs TL-W Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches Played: 4 | PAK-W Won: 2 | TL-W Won: 1 | No Result: 1
Korogi Sports Park Pitch Report
The surface at Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin is expected to offer a reasonably balanced contest, although bowlers could have a slight advantage. With the venue still relatively new to international-level cricket, there may be some moisture on the surface early in the game, which could help seamers find movement with the new ball.
Batters may therefore need to spend some time at the crease before attempting to play aggressively. Spin could become increasingly influential as the innings progresses. The pitch is expected to slow down and offer some grip, making it difficult for batters to attack consistently in the middle overs. Bowlers who vary their pace and use the surface effectively could put pressure on the batting side.
Winning the toss could make bowling first an attractive option, particularly with the possibility of early assistance for the seamers. A score above 130 should provide a competitive platform, although the team batting first will need to preserve wickets and build momentum towards the latter stages of the innings.
Squads
Thailand Women: Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Natthakan Chantham, Phannita Maya, Nannapat Koncharoenkai (w), Nannaphat Chaihan, Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong, Chayanisa Phengpaen, Koranit Suwanchonrathi, Thanrada Seesawan
Pakistan Women: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali (w), Shawaal Zulfiqar, Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Aliya Riaz, Tuba Hassan, Eyman Fatima, Umm-e-Hani, Nashra Sandhu, Tasmia Rubab, Humna Bilal, Saira Jabeen, Momina Riasat, Eman Naseer
PAK-W vs TL-W, Women’s Asian Games 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- PAK-W wins the toss and bowls first
- TL-W’s powerplay score: 25-30
- TL-W’s total score: 100-110
Case 2:
- TL-W wins the toss and bowls first
- PAK-W’s powerplay score: 35-40
- PAK-W’s total score: 130-140
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match.
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