United Arab Emirates vs China: Heena Hotchandani's 3 for 8 defends the total in an 18-run win
United Arab Emirates beat China by 18 runs. Esha Oza made 29* (18), Heena Hotchandani took 3 for 8.
United Arab Emirates beat China by 18 runs in the Match 26 of Asian Cricket Council Women's Premier Cup at YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi, Bangi. United Arab Emirates made 47 for 3 in 5 overs; China replied with 29 for 5 in 5 overs. Esha Oza top-scored with 29* (18) at a strike rate of 161.1, and Heena Hotchandani returned 3 for 8.
How the innings unfolded
United Arab Emirates — 47 for 3 in 5 overs
Scored at 9.40 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 47 | 3 | 9.40 | 4 (3×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 28 for the 2nd wicket between Esha Oza and Heena Hotchandani, from 18 balls (9.33 an over).
China — 29 for 5 in 5 overs
Scored at 5.80 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 29 | 5 | 5.80 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
China lost 5 wickets for 17 runs, from 11 to 28.
The largest stand was 11 for the 1st wicket between M Zhu and Wang Huiying, from 4 balls (16.50 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esha Oza | United Arab Emirates | 29* | 18 | 161.1 | 2 | 1 |
| M Zhu | China | 9 | 4 | 225.0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wang Huiying | China | 8* | 10 | 80.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theertha Satish | United Arab Emirates | 7 | 5 | 140.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Heena Hotchandani | United Arab Emirates | 6 | 7 | 85.7 | 0 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heena Hotchandani | United Arab Emirates | 2 | 3 for 8 | 4.00 | 0 |
| Vaishnave Mahesh | United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1 for 8 | 4.00 | 0 |
| Suraksha Kotte | United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1 for 13 | 13.00 | 0 |
| Ma Ruike | China | 2 | 1 for 16 | 8.00 | 0 |
| Zhao Yihan | China | 1 | 0 for 8 | 8.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 28 (18 balls) for United Arab Emirates's 2nd wicket — Esha Oza and Heena Hotchandani
- 11 (4 balls) for China's 1st wicket — M Zhu and Wang Huiying
- 9 (5 balls) for United Arab Emirates's 3rd wicket — Esha Oza and Samaira Dharnidharka
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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