PAK-W vs THA-W Prediction & Match Preview – Women’s Asia Cup 2026
Match summary
Pakistan Women won by 35 runs: Pakistan Women 119/9 (20 ov), Thailand Women 84/8 (20 ov). Player of the match: Muneeba Ali.
Our preview of Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai: pitch, weather, expected scores and the squads for the 5th match.
Match details
| Match | Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women, 5th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Asia Cup 2026 |
| Date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 2:30 pm GMT / 6:30 pm local |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Pakistan Women won by 35 runs |
| Player of the match | Muneeba Ali |
| Our pick | Pakistan Women ✓ |
| Toss pick | Pakistan Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Pakistan Women take on Thailand Women in the fifth match of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Fatima Sana captains a Pakistan squad built around Muneeba Ali Siddiqui behind the stumps, openers and middle-order options such as Ayesha Zafar, Sadaf Shamas and Gull Feroza, and spin from Nashra Sundhu and Sadia Iqbal.
Thailand are led by Naruemol Chaiwai and name a squad including Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Suleeporn Laomi and Onnicha Kamchomphu. On paper Pakistan hold the stronger line-up, but the conditions in Dubai tend to reward patient batting and good strike rotation.
With the surface expected to slow down, running hard between the wickets will matter as much as boundary hitting. The captain who wins the toss may choose to chase because of possible evening dew, though the heat could be demanding for both teams.
Dubai usually provides an even T20 surface, with the quicks getting some help in the opening overs. The pitch can be dry and slow, so spinners and slower balls become more useful through the middle overs. Once batters are set, strokeplay gets easier under lights. Dew can make the ball skid on in the evening and help the chasing team. Around 155–165 is regarded as competitive at this ground, and 170 or more would be a strong advantage.
Expect hot, humid conditions around 32–34°C at 6:30 pm local time, with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. The chance of rain is very low, so no major interruption is expected. Winds should be moderate and bring some relief from the heat. Dew is likely to be limited early on but could build as humidity rises later in the evening.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 125–140 | 119/9 (20 ov) |
| Second innings | 115–130 | 84/8 (20 ov) |
Pakistan Women
Pakistan Women are our pick to win, and the side winning the toss may prefer to bowl first in case dew arrives later in the evening.
Toss pick: Pakistan Women
FAQ
When is Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women?
The 5th match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 is on 1 September at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, starting at 6:30 pm local time (2:30 pm GMT).
Who is predicted to win?
Our preview favours Pakistan Women to win, with Pakistan also expected to win the toss.
How will the powerplay shape the game?
A powerplay score of around 30–38 gives a good platform on a slowish surface, and 135-plus should be competitive while 145-plus would put the chasing side under real pressure.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.