Amanda Dcosta's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Oman Women
Oman Women
141/6 (20)
Philippines Women
97/8 (20)
OMN-W won by 44 runs
View full scorecard →Oman Women have won by 44 runs. Oman Women batted first and posted 141/6 in 20 overs. Philippines Women, chasing 142, fell short at 97/8 in 20 overs.
Fiza Javed was the standout in the first innings, scoring 43 off 35 balls (SR 123). 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 31 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Amelia Valdez fought hard with 25 off 14 balls, but it was not enough to haul Philippines Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Amanda Dcosta delivered figures of 4/21 in 4 overs (Econ 5.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
PHI-W lead the series 33-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 13 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
43 off 35 balls (SR 123), 4 fours, 0 sixes
4/21 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.25)
37 off 38 balls (SR 97), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Oman Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Philippines Women came up short by 44 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. PHI-W lead the series 33-3. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.