15-04-2025
Ireland beat Thailand in qualifier dead rubber
ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier, Lahore:Ireland 305-4 (50 overs): Hunter 76, Lewis 75, Paul 67Thailand 259 (49.1 overs): Khiaoto 59, Maya 43; Little 5-28, McCartney 2-73Ireland won by 46 runs Full scorecard
Ireland secured their first win at the Women's World Cup qualifier in Pakistan as they defeated Thailand by 46 runs in a high-scoring Irish side's hopes of securing a place at the World Cup in September had been been ended after defeats by hosts Pakistan, West Indies and Bangladesh. Amy Hunter top-scored for Ireland with 76 as skipper Gaby Lewis hit 75 and Leah Paul 67 as they reached 305-4 in their 50 their reply, Suwanan Khiaoto hit 59 for Thailand but they were always behind the run rate as Louise Little produced bowling figures of 5-28 and Coleraine youngster Kia McCartney took two wicket on her Ireland debut. Khiaoto was one of Little's victims in being the final Thailand batter to be dismissed as they were all out for 259 in 49.1 final game in the tournament will be Friday's contest against Scotland in Lahore.
