DAMBULLA: Pakistan’s women cricketers displayed a dominant performance as they secured a commanding ten-wicket win over United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday.
Opting to field first after winning the toss, Pakistan’s bowlers asserted early control over the game by restricting UAE to 103-8 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Pakistan chased down the target with ease, reaching 107 without loss in just 14.1 overs, showcasing their dominance with 35 balls to spare. This victory significantly enhances Pakistan Women’s prospects of advancing to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The foundation for Pakistan’s resounding victory was laid by their openers Gul Feroza and Muneeba Ali, who continued their exceptional form from the previous matches. The duo stitched together an unbeaten partnership of 107 runs, marking their second consecutive century partnership in the tournament following their 105-run stand against Nepal earlier.
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Gul Feroza led the charge with a stellar unbeaten knock of 62 runs off 55 deliveries, embellished with eight boundaries. Muneeba Ali provided solid support with an unbeaten 37 off 30 balls, finding the boundary on four occasions during her innings.
Earlier, UAE struggled to build momentum against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. Theertha Satish top-scored for UAE with 40 runs, while Esha Oza contributed 16 and Khushi Sharma managed 12 runs. The UAE innings faltered against the skillful bowling of Pakistan, with Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sundhu, and Tuba Hassan each claiming two wickets, conceding 11, 22, and 17 runs respectively.
