Bhutan Women Clinch 5 wickets Win in a Thriller
Qatar Women
99/7 (20)
Bhutan Women
100/5 (18.3)
BHU-W won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →Bhutan Women have won by 5 wickets. Qatar Women batted first and posted 99/7 in 20 overs. Bhutan Women chased down 100 in just 18.3 overs.
Shrutiben Rana was the standout in the first innings, scoring 30 off 34 balls (SR 88). 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 27 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Ngawang Choden anchored the innings with 20 off 18 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Bhutan Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Riya Pradhan delivered figures of 2/13 in 3 overs (Econ 4.3). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
QAT-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
30 off 34 balls (SR 88), 2 fours, 0 sixes
2/13 in 3 overs (Econ: 4.33)
20 off 18 balls (SR 111), 3 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Bhutan Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Qatar Women came up short by 5 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. QAT-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.