Bangladesh Women beat United Arab Emirates Women by 34 runs in the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, defending 103/7 with a clinical bowling effort to restrict UAE Women to 69/9. Player of the Match Nahida Akter made a vital 16 runs before taking two wickets, while Rabeya Khan’s three-wicket haul led the decisive defence.
In the 12th match of the Group B stage on Tuesday, Bangladesh had to work hard for their total after UAE’s bowlers kept them under pressure through the 20 overs. Sharmin Akhter anchored the innings with 38 runs, receiving important support from Nigar Sultana, who made 23, and Nahida, whose 16 added valuable late substance.
Suraksha Kotte was UAE’s standout bowler with three wickets, while Indhuja Nandakumar claimed two and Janani Thirukkumaran took one. Their combined work ensured Bangladesh were limited to 103/7 rather than building the imposing score their batting depth might have suggested.
Bangladesh’s bowlers turn a modest total into a winning one
UAE needed a measured chase of 104, but Bangladesh’s attack gave them no room to settle. Rabeya Khan struck three times and Marufa Akter added two wickets, while Nahida’s two wickets capped an influential all-round display. UAE lost nine wickets in reaching 69, falling 34 runs short of the target.
Heena Hotchandani was UAE’s top scorer with 18 runs, but no sustained partnership developed around her. Theertha Satish made 11 and Mehul Kulkarni contributed 9, yet Bangladesh’s regular wickets ensured the required rate and the pressure continued to rise together.
Key performers
- Sharmin Akhter, Bangladesh Women: 38 runs
- Nigar Sultana, Bangladesh Women: 23 runs
- Nahida Akter, Bangladesh Women: 16 runs and 2 wickets
- Rabeya Khan, Bangladesh Women: 3 wickets
- Marufa Akter, Bangladesh Women: 2 wickets
- Suraksha Kotte, UAE Women: 3 wickets
- Indhuja Nandakumar, UAE Women: 2 wickets
- Heena Hotchandani, UAE Women: 18 runs
NerdSports Stat: Bangladesh Women won by 34 runs despite making only 103/7, with their bowlers dismissing nine UAE batters and conceding just 69 across the full 20 overs.
Asia Cup context
Bangladesh had already recorded a 71-run win in Group B earlier in the tournament, while UAE Women had claimed a six-wicket victory with 41 balls remaining. Sri Lanka Women have also been prominent in the group, winning by nine wickets, 75 runs and four wickets across their three completed matches.
This result does not decide the Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup, and the series standing remains level at 0-0. The next match is India Women against TBA on Thursday, September 10, followed by Pakistan Women versus Sri Lanka Women on Friday, September 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh Women won the match by 34 runs.
Nahida Akter was named Player of the Match for scoring 16 runs and taking two wickets.
The Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup series standing remains level at 0-0 after this Group B match.
Sharmin Akhter top-scored with 38 runs.
The next match is India Women versus TBA on Thursday, September 10.
