Tigresses beat Thailand for 2nd victory in Asia Cup Rising Stars

Bangladesh Women's A team clinched their second straight win in the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament by securing a three-wicket victory against Thailand at Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok on Monday.

Electing to bat first, the Thai Women's team were restricted to 103-9 after Bangladesh bowlers put up a disciplined performance.

Shorifa Khatun and captain Fahima Khatun wrecked the Thai batting line up, claiming two wickets apiece.

Nannapat Koncharoenkai was the top-scorer for Thailand with 34 runs while opener Natthakan Chantham made 24.

The Thai Women, however, put up a huge resistance with the limited resources on the board, keeping Bangladesh at bay as they were chasing a meager target.

Opener Shamim Sultana with 26 and Lata Mondal who made team-best 30 steadied the ship for a while before Thai bowlers clawed back into the contest, having dismissed the duo in quick succession.

With victory at stake, Farjana Easmin held the nerve to play a 15 ball-23 runs knock that eventually steered the side to the victory with just one ball to spare as Bangladesh reached 104-7.

Bangladesh earlier beat Sri Lanka by four runs in the first game. The victory in this game, however, kept them in a strong position to seal the semifinal.

They will take on Malaysia in their last Group B match on Wednesday.    �"BSS