Bangladesh remains in contention for the semifinals

Bangladesh Women have kept their semifinal hopes alive in the Women's Asia Cup 2024 by achieving a significant victory over Thailand Women in the 8th T20 match of the tournament. This win marks Bangladesh's first of the competition, although they remain third in their group due to Thailand's superior net run rate.

After winning the toss, Thailand opted to bat first but struggled to build a solid innings, finishing at 96/9 after 20 overs. Rabeya Khan led the bowling attack for Bangladesh with an impressive four-wicket haul, demonstrating her skill and control throughout the match.

In response, Bangladesh Women lost their first wicket at 24 runs but quickly steadied the ship with a crucial 60-run partnership between Ishma Tanjim and Murshida Khatun, who contributed significantly to the team's total. The match concluded with Ritu Moni hitting a boundary to secure a convincing 7-wicket win for Bangladesh.

Rabeya Khan was named Player of the Match for her standout performance, expressing her satisfaction with the team's efforts and her own wicket-taking capabilities.

Thailand's captain, Thipatcha Puttawong, acknowledged the team's youthful lineup and the valuable experience gained from the match, emphasising the importance of building partnerships in future games.

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana praised her team's bowling performance and highlighted areas for improvement after previous matches. She commended Murshida Khatun's consistent performance and Rumana Ahmed's leadership in the middle order, despite dealing with minor injuries.

With this win, Bangladesh remains in contention for the semifinals as they continue the tournament, looking forward to their next challenge.