Esha Rohit's 92 Fires United Arab Emirates Women to Victory
United Arab Emirates Women
200/5 (20)
Philippines Women
51/10 (12.1)
United Arab Emirates Women won by 149 runs
View full scorecard →United Arab Emirates Women have won by 149 runs. United Arab Emirates Women batted first and posted 200/5 in 20 overs. Philippines Women, chasing 201, fell short at 51/10 in 12.1 overs.
Esha Rohit was the standout in the first innings, scoring 92 off 57 balls (SR 161). 1 six and 11 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 52 runs.
Amelia Valdez fought hard with 18 off 19 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, Esha Rohit delivered figures of 3/3 in 2.1 overs (Econ 1.4). 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
Over 13 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
92 off 57 balls (SR 161), 11 fours, 1 sixes
3/3 in 2.1 overs (Econ: 1.38)
31 off 17 balls (SR 182), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
United Arab Emirates Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Philippines Women were outplayed in all departments. A 149 runs 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. UAE-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.