Thai women make their dream ODI debut with a 100-run victory against the Netherlands

Opener Natthakan Chantham was the star of Thailand with the bat, smashing a century against the Netherlands as they claimed first blood in their dream debut in ODIs with a 100 DLS victory.

The right-hander batted almost the entire duration of Thailand’s innings to anchor the side, with contributions around her helping the home team to 243/9. Chantham was the seventh player to fall, hitting nine boundaries before eventually being dismissed by Iris Zwilling in the 47th over, according to the ICC.

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Six other players have reached double figures, although second-place finisher Chanida Suthirwang only scores 24. Frederick Overdijk was the choice of the Dutch bowlers with 3/39.

Rainfall between innings delayed proceedings, eventually resulting in a revised total of 235 from 46 overs. The task proved difficult for the tourists in outdoor conditions, who were cautious in their response. Babette de Leede and Sterre Kalis started with an opening partnership of 47 to provide a platform, although they took 15 overs in the process.

The Thai bowlers were at their best, led by Nataya Pochatam, who broke the new ball.

Boochatham’s 1/17 off 7.5 overs didn’t allow for an easy run early in the innings, and the pressure brought players like Thipatcha Putthawong and Onnicha Kamchomphu into the game to further tighten the screws. The pair took two and three wickets respectively, with Soleborn Lummie, the leg bowler, also taking 2/22 later on.

The Thai players backed the bowling, and Chantham once again proved to be a thorn in the Dutch side. Just as De Leede was looking to rebuild alongside Jolien van Vliet, Chantham’s batting caught the opening square leg short looking for a quick single, leaving the tourists in the hole at 54/3.

Dutch captain Heather Segers (28) was the only resistance to the Thai spin attack, countering the bowling, but falling in a similar fashion to her teammates. Attempting to hit Kamchomphu to ground, the captain missed her effort, with grateful Sornnarin Tippoch taking the catch deep.

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The Thais eventually achieved a 100-run victory over DLS, with Chantham hitting a combined catch and run out making her man-of-the-match. The teams meet in the second of three ODIs on Tuesday, followed by a five-match T20 series.

Brief results: Thailand women 243/9 in 50 overs (Natakan Chantham 102, Fredrik Overdijk 3/39) beat Netherlands 134 in 44.5 overs (Pabet de Lied 33, Onitsha Kamchomphu 3/35) by 100 points (DLS).

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