Indonesia Women produced a composed run chase to defeat Hong Kong Women by six wickets in the third-place playoff of the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. Chasing a target of 108 runs, Indonesia reached 108/4 in 18.3 overs with nine balls remaining, showcasing better control in the middle overs and strong contributions from their batting unit. The victory was built on a balanced team effort, with the bowlers first restricting Hong Kong Women to 107/7 before the batters completed the chase successfully.
Hong Kong Women, after being asked to bat first, faced early pressure as Indonesia’s bowlers kept the scoring rate under control. Captain Natasha Miles struggled to get going and was dismissed for a two-ball duck, falling to Ni Made Putri Suwandewi, leaving Hong Kong searching for stability early. Mariko Hill attempted to rebuild the innings but managed only 4 runs from 4 balls before Suwandewi struck again. The early setbacks brought Yasmin Daswani and Shanzer Shahzad together, and the pair tried to steady the innings, but Indonesia continued to apply pressure.
Yasmin Daswani played the key innings for Hong Kong Women, anchoring the batting effort with a patient half-century. She scored 52 runs from 52 balls, including five boundaries, and provided the backbone of the innings. However, wickets continued to fall around her. Shanzer Shahzad struggled for momentum, scoring just 1 run from 8 deliveries before being dismissed by Paramitha. The next partnership between Yasmin and Marina Lamplough added some stability, but Lamplough departed after scoring 12 runs from 21 balls, with Arani involved in her dismissal.
Kary Chan then added valuable runs with an 11-run knock from 12 balls, while Maryam Bibi contributed a quick 16 from 20 deliveries. However, Hong Kong Women could not accelerate significantly in the final overs and finished their innings at 107/7 in 20 overs. Iqra Sahar remained unbeaten on 1, while extras contributed 10 runs to the total.
Indonesia Women’s bowling attack delivered a disciplined performance. Ni Made Putri Suwandewi was the standout bowler, claiming two wickets for 12 runs in three overs, while Dara Paramitha picked up one wicket for 20 runs in four overs. Sang Maypriani also impressed with figures of 1/22 from four overs. Ni Ariani and Lie Qiao took one wicket each, conceding 19 and 18 runs respectively, while Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani completed the bowling effort with figures of 2/16 from two overs.
In reply, Indonesia Women began the chase with confidence but lost an early wicket when Rahmawati Pangestuti was dismissed for 8 runs from 16 balls, with Joyleen Kaur and Kary Chan combining for the wicket. Desi Wulandari then joined the rebuilding effort and played a steady innings, scoring 22 runs from 27 deliveries with two boundaries. The partnership between Wulandari and Ni Luh Dewi helped Indonesia regain control before Dewi took charge with an attacking approach.
Ni Luh Dewi played one of the most influential knocks of the match, scoring 20 runs from just 14 balls at a strike rate of 142.85, including three fours. Her dismissal brought another breakthrough for Hong Kong, but Indonesia remained firmly ahead in the chase. Captain Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 20 off 25 balls, while Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani contributed a valuable 19 off 23 deliveries. Ni Made Putri Suwandewi also remained unbeaten on 6 as Indonesia crossed the finish line comfortably.
Hong Kong Women’s bowlers fought hard despite defending a modest total. Iqra Sahar was economical, taking 0/10 in 2.3 overs, while Alison Siu bowled four overs for 18 runs. Kary Chan claimed two wickets for 24 runs in four overs, providing the biggest breakthrough moments during the chase. Marina Lamplough picked up one wicket for 15 runs in two overs, Maryam Bibi took one wicket for 21 runs in four overs, and Joyleen Kaur conceded 16 runs from two overs without taking a wicket.
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