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Phanuphong Thongsa leads Thailand to dominant nine-wicket victory over Myanmar

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Oct 12, 2026, 13:30 IST

Thailand cruised to a nine-wicket win against Myanmar in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A, anchored by a brilliant 4/13 bowling display from Phanuphong Thongsa.

Phanuphong Thongsa leads Thailand to dominant nine-wicket victory over Myanmar

Thongsa dismantles Myanmar lineup

Thailand secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over Myanmar in Match 17 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A, held at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval in Bangi. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Thailand’s bowlers immediately asserted their dominance, restricting Myanmar to a meager total of 52 all out in just 16 overs.

The architect of the destruction was Phanuphong Thongsa, who delivered a clinical spell to finish with figures of 4/13 from his four overs. Myanmar struggled to find any rhythm against the disciplined Thai attack, with only Paing Danu, who scored 17 off 23 balls, and Htet Lin Aung, who contributed 12 off 28, reaching double figures. The collapse was swift and decisive, leaving Thailand with a straightforward target of 53 runs to claim the win.

Efficient chase seals the result

With such a modest target to chase, Thailand approached the second innings with composure. The opening partnership laid a solid foundation, ensuring there were no early stumbles as they chipped away at the required runs. Akshaykumar Yadav led the charge with a steady 32 off 34 balls, providing the backbone for the successful pursuit.

The only minor setback occurred when Chaloemwong Chatphaisan fell with the score at 36 in 7.3 overs, marking the lone turning point in an otherwise clinical performance. Despite that dismissal, Thailand remained firmly in control, reaching their target of 53/1 to wrap up the match with significant time to spare. Alongside Thongsa’s match-defining bowling, contributions from Austin Lazarus and the steady hand of the top-order batters ensured a comprehensive result for Thailand in this qualifier fixture.