The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier continued on May 12, 2025, with Group A, B, and C matches scheduled across multiple venues. However, only one match saw a full result, while the others fell victim to poor weather. Here’s a detailed look at the day’s developments:
🇰🇼 Kuwait Women vs Bhutan Women – Group A In the only completed match of the day, Kuwait Women delivered a commanding performance to defeat Bhutan Women by 35 runs. Batting first, Kuwait posted a solid 85/3 in 13 overs. Priyada Murali played a crucial role in anchoring the innings and was later named Player of the Match.
In response, Bhutan struggled to find momentum and managed only 50/6 in their allotted 13 overs. Kuwait’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding proved too much for Bhutan’s batters, giving Kuwait their first win in the tournament.
📌 Match Summary:
Kuwait Women: 85/3 (13 overs)
Bhutan Women: 50/6 (13 overs)
Result: Kuwait Women won by 35 runs
Player of the Match: Priyada Murali
☔ Malaysia Women vs Qatar Women – Group B The match between Malaysia Women and Qatar Women was unfortunately abandoned without a ball being bowled due to continuous rain. Both teams were awarded 1 point each, which could play a key role in the group standings as the tournament progresses.
☔ Bahrain Women vs Hong Kong Women – Group C Much like the Group B encounter, the Group C clash between Bahrain Women and Hong Kong Women was also called off due to inclement weather. This marked a disappointing day for cricket fans hoping to see more action, with weather continuing to be a disruptive factor in the Qualifier.
📰 Notable Highlight: UAE’s Strategic Masterstroke Earlier in the tournament, the UAE Women’s team made headlines with a never-before-seen tactic in international cricket. Facing Qatar, they retired all ten batters to speed up the game and take advantage of the overcast conditions. The strategy worked perfectly—they bowled out Qatar in under 12 overs and secured a massive 163-run victory.
This bold move drew praise and curiosity from the global cricket community and showcased the evolving strategies in women’s T20 cricket.
📅 What’s Next? With group standings tightening and rain threatening more disruptions, teams will be keen to maximize their opportunities in upcoming fixtures. Eyes will be on the UAE, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, all of whom are favorites to advance to the next round.
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