Hong Kong vs Bhutan: M Bibi's 31 sets the target in a 12-run win
Hong Kong beat Bhutan by 12 runs. N Choden made 37 (43), R Choden took 3 for 12.
Hong Kong beat Bhutan by 12 runs in the Match 5 of Lotus Cup Women's Tri-Series at Gelephu International Cricket Ground, Gelephu. Hong Kong made 106 for 9 in 20 overs; Bhutan replied with 94 for 9 in 20 overs. N Choden top-scored with 37 (43) at a strike rate of 86.0, and R Choden returned 3 for 12.
How the innings unfolded
Hong Kong — 106 for 9 in 20 overs
Scored at 5.30 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 19 | 1 | 3.17 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 58 | 3 | 5.80 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 29 | 5 | 7.25 | 3 (1×4, 2×6) |
Hong Kong lost 5 wickets for 10 runs, from 87 to 97.
The largest stand was 31 for the 2nd wicket between Y Daswani and Mariko Hill, from 38 balls (4.89 an over).
Bhutan — 94 for 9 in 20 overs
Scored at 4.70 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 21 | 1 | 3.50 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 52 | 4 | 5.20 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 21 | 4 | 5.25 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
Bhutan lost 4 wickets for 8 runs, from 83 to 91.
The largest stand was 25 for the 3rd wicket between T Zangmo and N Choden, from 24 balls (6.25 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Choden | Bhutan | 37 | 43 | 86.0 | 5 | 0 |
| M Bibi | Hong Kong | 31 | 28 | 110.7 | 2 | 1 |
| Y Daswani | Hong Kong | 18 | 23 | 78.3 | 2 | 0 |
| S Choden | Bhutan | 14* | 25 | 56.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mariko Hill | Hong Kong | 14 | 23 | 60.9 | 1 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Choden | Bhutan | 4 | 3 for 12 | 3.00 | 1 |
| Tshering Choden | Bhutan | 2 | 2 for 10 | 5.00 | 0 |
| Chan Sau Har | Hong Kong | 4 | 2 for 18 | 4.50 | 0 |
| M Wai Siu | Hong Kong | 4 | 2 for 23 | 5.75 | 0 |
| Ruchitha Venkatesh | Hong Kong | 4 | 1 for 11 | 2.75 | 1 |
The stands that mattered
- 31 (38 balls) for Hong Kong's 2nd wicket — Y Daswani and Mariko Hill
- 31 (26 balls) for Hong Kong's 5th wicket — M Bibi and YS To
- 25 (24 balls) for Bhutan's 3rd wicket — T Zangmo and N Choden
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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