Pakistan defeated Thailand by 24 runs in their second Group B match of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy in Ajman on Friday.

Ayesha Zafar’s blistering 26-ball 59 not out, featuring 10 fours and a six, lifted Pakistan to 180 for two before Tasmia Rubab claimed four for 18 to restrict Thailand to 156 for eight.

Besides Ayesha, Shawaal Zulfiqar scored 42 off 35 balls, including two fours and three sixes, while Sadaf Shamas and Muneeba Ali contributed 37 each.

Pakistan will face the Netherlands and Zimbabwe on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Scores in brief:

Group B – Pakistan Women beat Thailand Women by 24 runs, Ajman

Pakistan Women 180-2, 20 overs (Ayesha Zafar 59 not out, Shawaal Zulfiqar 42, Sadaf Shamas 37, Muneeba Ali 37)

Thailand 156-8, 20 overs (Natthakan Chantham 43, Phannita Maya 33; Tasmia Rubab 4-18)

Player of the match – Ayesha Zafar (Pakistan Women)

Previous result:

Pakistan Women beat Bangladesh Women by eight wickets