Kuwait Women Clinch 10 wickets Win in a Thriller
Singapore Women
94/6 (20)
Kuwait Women
97/0 (15.2)
KUW-W won by 10 wickets
View full scorecard →Kuwait Women have won by 10 wickets. Singapore Women batted first and posted 94/6 in 20 overs. Kuwait Women chased down 95 in just 15.2 overs.
Roshni Ramesh Seth was the standout in the first innings, scoring 57* off 39 balls (SR 146). 1 six and 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 18 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Priyada Murali blazed 44 off 47 balls (SR 94), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Singapore Women had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Maryam Omar delivered figures of 2/12 in 4 overs (Econ 3.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
SIN-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 11 of the first innings was the inflection point — 21 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
57* off 39 balls (SR 146), 7 fours, 1 sixes
2/12 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.00)
44* off 47 balls (SR 94), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Kuwait Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Singapore 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. SIN-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.