Theertha Satish's 65 Fires United Arab Emirates Women to Victory
United Arab Emirates Women
138/2 (20)
Malaysia Women
86/5 (20)
UAE-W won by 52 runs
View full scorecard →United Arab Emirates Women have won by 52 runs. United Arab Emirates Women batted first and posted 138/2 in 20 overs. Malaysia Women, chasing 139, fell short at 86/5 in 20 overs.
Theertha Satish was the standout in the first innings, scoring 65* off 53 balls (SR 123). 8 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 28 runs.
Mas Elysa fought hard with 39 off 47 balls, but it was not enough to haul Malaysia Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Samaira Dharnidharka delivered figures of 2/9 in 4 overs (Econ 2.3). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
UAE-W lead the series 34-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
65* off 53 balls (SR 123), 8 fours, 0 sixes
2/9 in 4 overs (Econ: 2.25)
42 off 39 balls (SR 108), 2 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
United Arab Emirates Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Malaysia Women came up short by 52 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. UAE-W lead the series 34-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.