Hong Kong vs Bhutan: Natasha Miles's 73 not out sets the target in a 97-run win
Hong Kong beat Bhutan by 97 runs. Natasha Miles made 73* (54), M Wai Siu took 2 for 16.
Hong Kong beat Bhutan by 97 runs in the Final of Lotus Cup Women's Tri-Series at Gelephu International Cricket Ground, Gelephu. Hong Kong made 182 for 2 in 20 overs; Bhutan replied with 85 for 7 in 20 overs. Natasha Miles top-scored with 73* (54) at a strike rate of 135.2, and M Wai Siu returned 2 for 16.
How the innings unfolded
Hong Kong — 182 for 2 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.10 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 52 | 0 | 8.67 | 7 (7×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 79 | 1 | 7.90 | 11 (10×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 51 | 1 | 12.75 | 7 (5×4, 2×6) |
The largest stand was 127 for the 1st wicket between Natasha Miles and Mariko Hill, from 95 balls (8.02 an over).
Bhutan — 85 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 4.25 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 19 | 4 | 3.17 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 47 | 1 | 4.70 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 1 (0×4, 1×6) |
Bhutan lost 4 wickets for 12 runs, from 7 to 19.
The largest stand was 30 for the 6th wicket between R Choden and Chado Om, from 44 balls (4.09 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Miles | Hong Kong | 73* | 54 | 135.2 | 8 | 2 |
| Mariko Hill | Hong Kong | 65 | 53 | 122.6 | 9 | 1 |
| Chado Om | Bhutan | 25 | 41 | 61.0 | 2 | 0 |
| Y Daswani | Hong Kong | 25 | 12 | 208.3 | 5 | 0 |
| R Choden | Bhutan | 23* | 31 | 74.2 | 1 | 1 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Wai Siu | Hong Kong | 4 | 2 for 16 | 4.00 | 0 |
| Kary Chan | Hong Kong | 4 | 2 for 17 | 4.25 | 0 |
| M Bibi | Hong Kong | 4 | 1 for 17 | 4.25 | 1 |
| Anju Gurung | Bhutan | 4 | 1 for 37 | 9.25 | 0 |
| Sonam | Bhutan | 4 | 1 for 49 | 12.25 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 127 (95 balls) for Hong Kong's 1st wicket — Natasha Miles and Mariko Hill
- 46 (21 balls) for Hong Kong's 2nd wicket — Y Daswani and Natasha Miles
- 30 (44 balls) for Bhutan's 6th wicket — R Choden and Chado Om
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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