Thailand Women beat Hong Kong Women by six runs in the opening Group A match of the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, defending 120/9 to restrict Hong Kong to 114/7. Player of the Match Naruemol Chaiwai anchored Thailand’s innings with 43 runs, while Onnicha Kamchomphu’s 3/27 delivered the decisive bowling contribution.

Thailand’s 120/9 was built around Chaiwai’s 43, with Nannapat Koncharoenkai contributing 27 and Phannita Maya adding 19. Hong Kong’s bowlers kept striking throughout the 20 overs: Marina Lamplough claimed four wickets, Alison Siu took three and Kary Chan picked up two as Thailand lost nine wickets.

Hong Kong mounted a competitive chase but finished at 114/7, six runs short of the target. Kary Chan and Yasmin Daswani each made 28, while Lamplough followed her four-wicket effort with 22 runs. Thailand’s attack held its nerve across the full innings, led by Kamchomphu’s 3/27. Maya returned 2/22, Thipatcha Putthawong took 1/23 and Suleeporn Laomi claimed 1/24 to ensure Hong Kong could not complete the chase.

Key performers

  • Naruemol Chaiwai: 43 runs for Thailand Women and Player of the Match.
  • Onnicha Kamchomphu: 3/27 from 4 overs for Thailand Women.
  • Phannita Maya: 19 runs and 2/22 from 4 overs for Thailand Women.
  • Kary Chan: 28 runs and two wickets for Hong Kong Women.
  • Marina Lamplough: 22 runs and four wickets for Hong Kong Women.
  • Yasmin Daswani: 28 runs for Hong Kong Women.

NerdSports Stat: Every one of Thailand’s five bowlers completed a full four-over allocation, combining for seven wickets as they defended a total of 120/9.

As the first Group A fixture, Thailand’s win does not decide the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, and the supplied series standing remains 0-0. The next match in the tournament is Bangladesh Women against Indonesia Women on August 31, before Thailand Women face Pakistan Women on September 1 and Hong Kong Women meet India Women on September 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Hong Kong Women and Thailand Women?

Thailand Women won the match by 6 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Naruemol Chaiwai was named Player of the Match for scoring 43 runs.

What is the series standing after this match?

The supplied Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup series standing remains 0-0 after the opening Group A match.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Naruemol Chaiwai top-scored with 43 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

The next match is Bangladesh Women vs Indonesia Women on Monday, August 31, 2026.