Nepal vs Thailand: Natthakan Chantam's 57 not out settles the chase in an 8-wicket win
Thailand beat Nepal by 8 wickets. Natthakan Chantam made 57* (39), T Putthawong took 4 for 27.
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Thailand beat Nepal by 8 wickets in the Match 1 of Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Kirtipur. Nepal made 122 all out in 20 overs; Thailand replied with 125 for 2 in 16.5 overs. Natthakan Chantam top-scored with 57* (39) at a strike rate of 146.2, and T Putthawong returned 4 for 27.
How the innings unfolded
Nepal — 122 all out in 20 overs
Scored at 6.10 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 48 | 1 | 8.00 | 10 (10×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 48 | 3 | 4.80 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 26 | 6 | 6.50 | 4 (2×4, 2×6) |
Nepal lost 6 wickets for 24 runs, from 93 to 117.
The largest stand was 52 for the 1st wicket between Bindu Rawal and Samjhana Khadka, from 34 balls (9.18 an over).
Thailand — 125 for 2 in 16.5 overs
Scored at 7.43 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 35 | 0 | 5.83 | 6 (6×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 79 | 2 | 7.90 | 10 (9×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 11 | 0 | 13.20 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 66 for the 1st wicket between Aphisara Suwanchonrathi and Natthakan Chantam, from 55 balls (7.20 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natthakan Chantam | Thailand | 57* | 39 | 146.2 | 9 | 1 |
| Bindu Rawal | Nepal | 44 | 56 | 78.6 | 6 | 0 |
| Nannapat Koncharoenkai | Thailand | 32 | 25 | 128.0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aphisara Suwanchonrathi | Thailand | 28 | 32 | 87.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Samjhana Khadka | Nepal | 26 | 11 | 236.4 | 6 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Putthawong | Thailand | 4 | 4 for 27 | 6.75 | 0 |
| Sita Rana Magar | Nepal | 4 | 2 for 20 | 5.00 | 0 |
| Onnicha Kamchomphu | Thailand | 4 | 2 for 24 | 6.00 | 0 |
| Suleeporn Laomi | Thailand | 4 | 1 for 16 | 4.00 | 0 |
| S Chaturongrattana | Thailand | 4 | 1 for 16 | 4.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 66 (55 balls) for Thailand's 1st wicket — Aphisara Suwanchonrathi and Natthakan Chantam
- 52 (34 balls) for Nepal's 1st wicket — Bindu Rawal and Samjhana Khadka
- 47 (38 balls) for Thailand's 2nd wicket — Nannapat Koncharoenkai and Natthakan Chantam
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.