Indonesia Women Clinch 6 wickets Win in a Thriller
Malaysia Women
87/6 (20)
Indonesia Women
88/4 (18.1)
INA-W won by 6 wickets
View full scorecard →Indonesia Women have won by 6 wickets. Malaysia Women batted first and posted 87/6 in 20 overs. Indonesia Women chased down 88 in just 18.1 overs.
Winifred Duraisingam was the standout in the first innings, scoring 25 off 41 balls (SR 61). 1 four provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 25 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini anchored the innings with 25 off 30 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Indonesia Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Fitria Rada Rani delivered figures of 2/14 in 4 overs (Econ 3.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
INA-W lead the series 34-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match swung decisively when Malaysia Women lost 4 wickets in a 6-over passage during the chase. What had been a competitive equation turned into a rearguard action, and from there, the asking rate was always climbing.
Key Performers
25 off 41 balls (SR 61), 1 fours, 0 sixes
2/14 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.50)
25* off 30 balls (SR 83), 0 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Indonesia Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Malaysia Women came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. INA-W lead the series 34-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.