Indonesia Women Clinch 8 wickets Win in a Thriller
Singapore Women
82/7 (20)
Indonesia Women
83/2 (10.5)
Indonesia Women won by 8 wickets
View full scorecard →Indonesia Women have won by 8 wickets. Singapore Women batted first and posted 82/7 in 20 overs. Indonesia Women chased down 83 in just 10.5 overs.
Shafina Mahesh was the standout in the first innings, scoring 24 off 25 balls (SR 96). 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 35 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini blazed 29 off 17 balls (SR 171), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Singapore Women had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Sang Ayu Nyoman Maypriani delivered figures of 2/14 in 4 overs (Econ 3.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
SIN-W lead the series 32-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
There was no turning point as such — the chasing side was in control from ball one. The target was modest, and the openers ensured it stayed that way.
Key Performers
29* off 17 balls (SR 171), 6 fours, 0 sixes
2/14 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.50)
24 off 25 balls (SR 96), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Indonesia Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Singapore Women were outplayed in all departments. A 8 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. SIN-W lead the series 32-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.