Lahore: Pakistan's women's cricket team is turning its focus to the upcoming Asia Cup match against India, buoyed by a recent victory over Thailand that showcased their resilience and strategic planning. The team overcame early setbacks in their opening match against Thailand to set a defendable score, which they successfully defended, a feat attributed to their unwavering belief rather than luck.

According to International Cricket Council, Pakistan's opening batter Muneeba Ali highlighted the team's mindset shift, which has been pivotal to their recent success. Muneeba explained in a post-match press conference that despite losing early wickets, the team remained confident, aiming to form crucial partnerships to apply pressure on Thailand's bowlers. This approach, she noted, is a departure from previous tournaments where early batting collapses often led to defeats.

Muneeba revealed that the team has been addressing these batting issues in training camps, exploring new strategies to avoid past mistakes. Their recent performance against Thailand underscored this progress, as the team posted a competitive total and restricted their opponents to 84/8, with Nashra Sandhu conceding only six runs in her four overs. Nashra emphasized the importance of adapting to the pitch conditions, which aided her economical bowling.

Teammate Tuba Hassan, who took two wickets for 17 runs, reiterated the team's focus on learning from each match to minimize errors moving forward. With a strategic template now in place, Pakistan aims to maintain this momentum and belief as they prepare for their challenging encounter with India in the Asia Cup on Saturday.