Pakistan secured a 35-run victory over Thailand in their Women’s Asia Cup opener despite a rocky start to their batting innings. Early wickets left Pakistan struggling at 23-3, but opener Muneeba Ali anchored the innings with a composed knock of 54 runs. Muneeba emphasized the team’s improved “belief” and ability to recover from early setbacks, a weakness that plagued them in previous tournaments like the T20 World Cup. The team focused on building partnerships and putting pressure on the Thai bowlers, successfully defending their total. Pakistan has been working to address batting collapses, showing improvement in a recent series against Sri Lanka with a new opening pair. This win marks a positive start for Pakistan in the Asia Cup, demonstrating a shift in mentality and resilience.