A collective effort by their bowlers limited Lyca Kovai Kings, in their third straight final, to 129 for 7
England captain proud of personal contribution after claiming maiden title for Spirit
Thailand made one change, with offspinner Suninda Chaturongrattana replacing opener Nannaphat Chaihan
Both sides have batting line-ups with newcomers, an experienced seamer each and some fiery youngsters, and are desperate for WTC points
Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana tried to revive the chase from 47 for 5 but Pakistan eventually fell short by ten runs
Afghanistan’s win over Australia means both teams stand an equal chance of making it to the final four
Banton’s 77 in vain as Somerset’s hefty 195-run target is overhauled with one ball to spare
Chahal had spent time at Kent in 2023, taking nine wickets in two County Championship games
The second-string side will play two four-day matches in total, apart from three one-day matches against Pakistan A