Wang Huiying's 50 Fires China Women to Victory
Philippines Women
103/6 (20)
China Women
104/2 (13.3)
CHN-W won by 8 wickets
View full scorecard →China Women have won by 8 wickets. Philippines Women batted first and posted 103/6 in 20 overs. China Women chased down 104 in just 13.3 overs.
Karri Keen was the standout in the first innings, scoring 46 off 44 balls (SR 105). 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 21 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Wang Huiying blazed 50 off 34 balls (SR 147), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Philippines Women had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Ma Ruike delivered figures of 2/17 in 4 overs (Econ 4.3). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
PHI-W lead the series 35-1. 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
50* off 34 balls (SR 147), 8 fours, 0 sixes
2/17 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.25)
46 off 44 balls (SR 105), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
China Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Philippines 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. PHI-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.