UAE batters Retired out. Photo: ICC
With Rain Threats Looming and Declarations Not Allowed in T20 Internationals, UAE Made a Tactical Decision. Every batter padded up, walked to the crease, and retired out immediati after Arriving. This allowed uae to complete their innings quickly so they could bowl before weather weather interruptions affected the game. It was a unique but legal strategy under t20i rules.
The unusual move didn’t affect the outcome. UAE’s Bowlers Made Light Work of Qatar’s Batting Line-up, Bundling them out for just for just 29 runs in 11.1 overs. Left-Arm Spinner Michelle Botha Led the Bowling Attack With Figures of 3 For 11. Each.
Esha’s all-found performance earned her the player of the match award. She Finished With Bowling Figures of 1 Over, 1 run, and 1 wicket, Along with her century.
With this win, the uae moved to the top of the points table with four points and a strong net run rate of +6.998. They have earlier beaten malaysia by nine wickets in their opening match. Uae will next face malaysia again on may 13 at the same venue in Bangkok.
In all, nine teams divided into three groups of three teams each are participating in this leg of the qualifiers. The top three teams from each group will make it to the super three stage, with the overall winner making it to the next stage.
