Batting first, the UAE scored one hundred and three runs for the loss of eight wickets in allotted twenty overs


Dambulla: Opener Gull Feroza smacked her second consecutive half-century to steer Pakistan to a comprehensive ten-wicket triumph over United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their Women's Asia Cup T20 2024 encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday.
Opting to field first, Pakistan bowlers made early inroads into the UAE batting restricting them to 103-8 in 20 overs. Pakistan in their chase galloped to 107 without loss in 14.1 overs, with 35 balls to spare. Pakistan Women have taken a significant step forward towards improving their chance of securing a semi-final berth.
It was Pakistan openers Gul Feroza and Muneeba Ali, who continued their good form from their previous game against Nepal and maintained it in their final league match against UAE. The two opening batters remained stitched unbeaten partnership of 107 runs, which is also the second century partnership between the pair after they made 105 runs in the previous match.
Gull who reached her second successive fifty in 46 balls went on to score career best unbeaten 62. Her 55-ball innings was also laced with eight boundaries. Her opening partner, Muneeba got unbeaten 37 on board that came off 30 balls. She also timed the ball through the ropes four times.
The UAE Women's batting lineup faced a tough challenge against the Pakistan Women's bowling attack. Theertha Satish top-scored with 40 runs, while Esha Oza contributed 16. Khushi Sharma managed just 12 runs as the UAE innings struggled to gain momentum.
Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sundhu and Tuba Hassan were the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, claiming two wickets each for 11, 22 and 17 runs respectively.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan won by ten wickets
United Arab Emirates Women 103-8, 20 overs (Theertha Satish 40, Esha Oza 16, Khushi Sharma 12; Sadia Iqbal 2-11, Tuba Hassan 2-17, Nashra Sundhu 2-22, )
Pakistan Women (Gull Feroza 62 not out, Muneeba Ali 37 not out)
Player of the match: Gull Feroza
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