In the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 match on Tuesday at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Pakistan’s Gull Feroza scored her second consecutive half-century to lead her team to a commanding ten-wicket victory over the UAE.
Opting to field first, Pakistan’s bowlers restricted the UAE to 103-8 in their 20 overs. Pakistan chased down the target with ease, reaching 107-0 in just 14.1 overs, thanks to a superb opening partnership.
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Feroza’s unbeaten 62 off 46 balls, featuring eight boundaries, was a standout performance. She and Muneeba Ali (37 not out off 30 balls) shared a 107-run opening stand, marking their second century partnership in two games. Feroza was named Player of the Match for her stellar innings.
For the UAE, Theertha Satish top-scored with 40, while Esha Oza and Khushi Sharma contributed 16 and 12 runs, respectively. Pakistan’s bowlers, including Sadia Iqbal (2-11), Nashra Sundhu (2-22), and Tuba Hassan (2-17), played a crucial role in dismantling the UAE lineup.
This win puts Pakistan Women in a strong position to secure a semi-final spot in the tournament.
