Malaysia vs Bhutan: N Choden's 27 settles the chase in a 3-wicket win
Bhutan beat Malaysia by 3 wickets. N Choden made 27 (28), Anju Gurung took 2 for 10.
Bhutan beat Malaysia by 3 wickets in the Match 1 of Lotus Cup Women's Tri-Series at Gelephu International Cricket Ground, Gelephu. Malaysia made 98 for 8 in 20 overs; Bhutan replied with 100 for 7 in 19.2 overs. N Choden top-scored with 27 (28) at a strike rate of 96.4, and Anju Gurung returned 2 for 10.
How the innings unfolded
Malaysia — 98 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 4.90 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 22 | 1 | 3.67 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 55 | 4 | 5.50 | 5 (5×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 21 | 3 | 5.25 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
Malaysia lost 4 wickets for 24 runs, from 71 to 95.
The largest stand was 35 for the 2nd wicket between Mas Elysa and Winifred Duraisingam, from 48 balls (4.38 an over).
Bhutan — 100 for 7 in 19.2 overs
Scored at 5.17 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 31 | 2 | 5.17 | 4 (3×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 46 | 4 | 4.60 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 23 | 1 | 6.90 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 28 for the 5th wicket between S Choden and Anju Gurung, from 30 balls (5.60 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Choden | Bhutan | 27 | 28 | 96.4 | 5 | 0 |
| Winifred Duraisingam | Malaysia | 26 | 40 | 65.0 | 2 | 0 |
| S Choden | Bhutan | 20 | 28 | 71.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Mas Elysa | Malaysia | 17 | 32 | 53.1 | 3 | 0 |
| Anju Gurung | Bhutan | 15 | 18 | 83.3 | 1 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anju Gurung | Bhutan | 4 | 2 for 10 | 2.50 | 1 |
| Nur Dania Syuhada | Malaysia | 4 | 2 for 12 | 3.00 | 0 |
| Riya Pradhan | Bhutan | 3 | 2 for 16 | 5.33 | 0 |
| Mas Elysa | Malaysia | 3 | 2 for 17 | 5.67 | 0 |
| T Zangmo | Bhutan | 4 | 2 for 24 | 6.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 35 (48 balls) for Malaysia's 2nd wicket — Mas Elysa and Winifred Duraisingam
- 28 (30 balls) for Bhutan's 5th wicket — S Choden and Anju Gurung
- 26 (32 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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