Bangladesh Women defeated Thailand Women by 178 runs in Match 3 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier 2025 on April 10 at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground. (Highlights | More Cricket News)
The match started with Thailand Women winning the toss and opting to bowl first, but the decision didn’t go their way.
Bangladesh Women made the most of the opportunity, piling on 271/3, courtesy of a fluent 101 from skipper Nigar Sultana and a composed 94* from Sharmin Akhter. Thailand’s bowlers failed to make early inroads or contain the scoring.
And then the chase started, which from the outset looked firmly in Bangladesh’s favour. Their bowlers took complete control, with Fahima Khatun (5/21) and Jannatul Ferdus (5/7) dismantling Thailand’s batting lineup.
Bowled out for just 93 in 28.5 overs, Thailand were never in the contest as Bangladesh wrapped up a ruthless all-round performance.
Sultana was named Player of the Match for her brilliant century that laid the foundation for Bangladesh’s commanding win.
The previous matches were equally thrilling, Pakistan kicked things off with a 38-run win over Ireland, followed by Scotland edging out West Indies by 11 runs in a nail-biting finish.
