Pakistan Vs UAE Highlights, Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024: Gull Feroza’s 62* Takes PAK Toward A 10-Wicket Victory

Squads:

United Arab Emirates Women Squad: Esha Rohit Oza(c), Theertha Satish(w), Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Khushi Sharma, Heena Hotchandani, Vaishnave Mahesh, Rithika Rajith, Lavanya Keny, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rishitha Rajith, Mehak Thakur, Emily Thomas, Suraksha Kotte

Pakistan Women Squad: Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali(w), Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz, Nida Dar(c), Tuba Hassan, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Najiha Alvi, Tasmia Rubab, Iram Javed, Diana Baig

Pakistan Women won the toss and opted to field first.

Pakistan Women: Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali(w), Sidra Ameen, Aliya Riaz, Nida Dar(c), Tuba Hassan, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

United Arab Emirates Women: Esha Rohit Oza(c), Theertha Satish(w), Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Khushi Sharma, Heena Hotchandani, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Lavanya Keny, Indhuja Nandakumar

Roshan Abeysinghe reports from pitch No. 6 in Dambulla, noting the usual heat. Isabel Joyce mentions less grass in one area of the pitch and more grass in the middle.

"Exciting and different challenge to train women's team. I was looking forward, We had a camp, and got to a lot more. The mindset - we need to play more attacking cricket. Focus on the performance and get the best out of the girls. It's hard to name three game winning [best] players."

Esha Oza and Theertha Satish are at the crease with Esha Oza on strike. Fatima Sana will open the bowling.

UAE Women 7/0

Another LBW appeal is turned down. The umpire is displeased with Fatima Sana for running back through the middle of the pitch while appealing.

UAE Women 12/0

Down the track and walloped over midwicket. Theertha Satish's power shot is met with applause from her teammates in the dugout. Esha Oza’s earlier boundary set the tone, and Theertha’s aggressive play followed suit.

UAE Women 18/0

Omaima Sohail deliver to Theertha Satish,Satish slaps the ball over mid-off, catching it off the bottom of the bat and gives a four. Aliya, running back, had no chance. The delivery was tossed up and wide, reflecting a change of intent from the batter.

UAE Women 27/0

Nashra Sandhu to Oza and she is out. A brilliant catch by Aliya Riaz running back from mid-off. After a bit of juggling, she secured the ball on her second attempt. Rinitha Rajith walks in and gets a four.

UAE Women 42/2

Kavisha Egodage, a right-handed bat, comes to the crease after Nashra Sandhu delivers to Rinitha Rajith and it is out. Caught by Ameen, Rajith scores 6 from 8 balls, including one boundary, before being dismissed.

UAE Women 48/2

Nida Dar, right-arm off break, comes into the attack and takes a wicket with her very first ball. Kavisha Egodage is out LBW for 2 runs from 6 balls.

UAE Women 73/3

Sadia Iqbal set up Khushi Sharma. And she is owled. Khushi Sharma is dismissed for 12 runs off 13 balls by Sadia Iqbal. Samaira Dharnidharka, a right-handed bat, comes to the crease.

UAE Women 83/5

Sadia Iqbal bowl to Heena Hotchandani and she is out. Caught by Gull Feroza. Hotchandani is dismissed for 9 runs off 9 balls by Sadia Iqbal. Vaishnave Mahesh, a right-handed bat, comes to the crease.

UAE Women 95/7

The United Arab Emirates posted a total of 103 runs. Now, it is Pakistan's turn to begin their chase.

Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali are at the crease, with Gull Feroza on strike. Samaira Dharnidharka will open the bowling attack.

Pakistan Women 31/0

Muneeba Ali advanced down the pitch but was beaten by Heena Hotchandani’s flight and line. Despite multiple replays and a thorough review by the third umpire, Muneeba was ruled not out. The replays showed she was just outside the crease as she attempted to return, while the keeper had already whipped the bails off. Muneeba lost her balance and bottom hand while trying to play a shot.

Pakistan women 59/0

There is a hold-up in play as Khushi Sharma, the injured fielder from the previous ball, is attended to and subsequently taken off the field for further treatment. It resumes now.

Pakistan women 103/0

Pakistan clinched a commanding victory, significantly boosting their net run rate and making a crucial step toward a potential semi-final spot. With over five overs remaining, the Pakistan openers chased down 104 runs with ease. Gull Feroza led the charge with an unbeaten 62.

"Every game is a learning experience. When you have such a short tournament, it's important you put your best foot [forward]... Assessing the pitch, 140 or 150 would have been a great score. We created the opportunities; it was about grabbing them. It's a great experience. Our team has grown quite a bit. We've only grown."

"Just enjoying my game. The plan is to get success. I take confidence. It was an easy score, so I tried my level best."

"I talked to the batting unit regarding batting intent. Against India, we didn't execute the plans well. But we got down about the plans with batting. Sometimes it's a plan, sometimes it's about giving the others chances."

Pakistan secured a dominant win over the UAE, advancing their semi-final hopes with a significant boost to their net run rate. With more than five overs to spare, the openers, led by Gull Feroza’s unbeaten 62, chased down 104 runs effortlessly.

This is a historic moment for Pakistan cricket as it marks the first-ever ten-wicket win in a Women's T20 Asia Cup match.

We'll be back shortly for the India vs Nepal match. Until then, goodbye!