Heena Hotchandani's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for United Arab Emirates Women
United Arab Emirates Women
47/3 (5)
China Women
29/5 (5)
UAE-W won by 18 runs
View full scorecard →United Arab Emirates Women have won by 18 runs. United Arab Emirates Women batted first and posted 47/3 in 5 overs. China Women, chasing 48, fell short at 29/5 in 5 overs.
Esha Rohit was the standout in the first innings, scoring 29* off 18 balls (SR 161). 1 six and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 46 runs.
With the ball, Heena Hotchandani delivered figures of 3/8 in 2 overs (Econ 4.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
UAE-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match swung decisively when China Women lost 5 wickets in a 4-over passage during the chase. What had been a competitive equation turned into a rearguard action, and from there, the asking rate was always climbing.
Key Performers
29* off 18 balls (SR 161), 2 fours, 1 sixes
3/8 in 2 overs (Econ: 4.00)
Verdict
United Arab Emirates Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. China Women came up short by 18 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. UAE-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.