Dubai, September 08, 2023 (PPI-OT): In the Asia Qualifier action in Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Thailand have booked their tickets to the T20W World Cup Global Qualifier.
A belligerent 85 from Esha Oza propelled UAE to a 57-run win over Hong Kong in the first semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. In the second semi-final, Nannapat Koncharoenkai’s 59 powered Thailand to 105 for two before their bowlers skittled Nepal out for 59.
Both winners advance to the ten-team T20 World Cup Qualifier, where the top two teams will make it to the showpiece event. They will also contest the Asia Qualifier final on Saturday.
UAE vs Hong Kong
Opting to bowl first, Hong Kong got off to a good start when Maryam Bibi ran out Theertha Satish with a direct hit.
After a brief quiet period, Esha Oza closed out the powerplay by muscling Alison Siu into the leg side for three consecutive boundaries. Hong Kong dragged things back, conceding a mere 15 runs in the next four overs, restricting the UAE to 48 for one at the ten-over mark.
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