Iqra Sahar's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Hong Kong Women
Hong Kong Women
109/3 (20)
Nepal Women
40/10 (13.3)
HKG-W won by 69 runs
View full scorecard →Hong Kong Women have won by 69 runs. Hong Kong Women batted first and posted 109/3 in 20 overs. Nepal Women, chasing 110, fell short at 40/10 in 13.3 overs.
Yasmin Daswani was the standout in the first innings, scoring 42* off 44 balls (SR 95). 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 19 runs.
With the ball, Iqra Sahar delivered figures of 4/4 in 4 overs (Econ 1.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
HKG-W lead the series 34-2. 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
42* off 44 balls (SR 95), 2 fours, 0 sixes
4/4 in 4 overs (Econ: 1.00)
29 off 35 balls (SR 83), 4 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Hong Kong Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Nepal Women came up short by 69 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. HKG-W lead the series 34-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.