Maryam Bibi's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Hong Kong Women
Hong Kong Women
133/3 (20)
Bhutan Women
119/6 (20)
HKG-W won by 14 runs
View full scorecard →Hong Kong Women have won by 14 runs. Hong Kong Women batted first and posted 133/3 in 20 overs. Bhutan Women, chasing 134, fell short at 119/6 in 20 overs.
Yasmin Daswani was the standout in the first innings, scoring 34* off 40 balls (SR 85). 1 six and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 34 runs.
Dechen Wangmo fought hard with 39 off 39 balls, but it was not enough to haul Bhutan Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Maryam Bibi delivered figures of 3/8 in 2 overs (Econ 4.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
HKG-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 16 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
39 off 39 balls (SR 100), 6 fours, 0 sixes
3/8 in 2 overs (Econ: 4.00)
34* off 40 balls (SR 85), 4 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Hong Kong Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Bhutan Women came up short by 14 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. HKG-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.