Priyanka Mendonca's 5-Wicket Haul Seals It for Oman Women
Saudi Arabia Women
38/10 (13.4)
Oman Women
39/0 (3.2)
OMN-W won by 10 wickets
View full scorecard →Oman Women have won by 10 wickets. Saudi Arabia Women batted first and posted 38/10 in 13.4 overs. Oman Women chased down 39 in just 3.2 overs.
The chase was clinical. Jayadhanyha Gunasekar blazed 31 off 14 balls (SR 221), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Saudi Arabia Women had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Priyanka Mendonca delivered figures of 5/8 in 4 overs (Econ 2.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
SAU-W lead the series 33-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 9 wickets for just 37 put Saudi Arabia Women on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
31* off 14 balls (SR 221), 2 fours, 2 sixes
5/8 in 4 overs (Econ: 2.00)
Verdict
Oman Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Saudi Arabia Women were outplayed in all departments. A 10 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. SAU-W lead the series 33-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.