Oman Women delivered another composed all-round performance to outplay Denmark Women, producing a clinical display with both bat and ball. The match began with Oman looking to build momentum through aggressive intent at the top, and despite early breakthroughs, they steadily constructed partnerships that allowed them to post a competitive total. With disciplined bowling later in the game, Oman ensured Denmark never truly threatened the chase, securing a 2-0 lead in the 4-match T20I series.
Oman’s innings unfolded with a mix of attacking strokes and rebuilding phases. Jayadhanyha Gunasekar set the tone early, striking a brisk 19 off 14 deliveries with two boundaries before being dismissed, giving Oman a lively start. However, the momentum briefly stalled when Nitya Joshi fell for a duck, leaving Oman searching for stability. Fiza then stepped in to play an important role, crafting a steady 22 from 18 balls while forming a crucial partnership with Priyanka Edna Mendonca, who added 11 from 14 deliveries.
The middle overs saw Hina Javed anchor the innings with a patient 29 off 35 balls, stitching valuable stands with Trupti Bawaji Pawde, who contributed a fluent 17 from 15 balls. Their partnership steadied the innings after a few quick wickets and ensured Oman maintained a workable run rate. Late runs from Sameera Khan (6 off 7) and Cynthia Mary Saldanha (9 off 8) added useful runs before Sushanthika Ashok Sathiya provided a strong finishing touch with an unbeaten 15 from just 10 balls, posting 152/8.
Denmark’s bowling effort was led by Anne-Sofie Slebsager (2/34), with Camilla Otergaard (2/21) and Sofie Ostergaard (2/34) striking at key moments to slow the scoring rate, while sharp fielding contributed to a crucial run-out that halted Oman’s surge.
Chasing a challenging target, Denmark Women’s innings began on a shaky note as Aliiya Asif Sayed struck early, dismissing Kathrine Brock-Nielsen for 4 and putting Oman in control from the outset. Sarah Hojholt attempted to stabilise the chase with a determined 27 off 34 balls, building a brief partnership with Line Natasha Ostergaard, who scored 15 from 26 deliveries. However, Oman’s bowlers-maintained pressure through disciplined lines and tight field placements.
Fiza played a key role with the ball, removing Hojholt at a crucial stage, while Sushanthika Ashok Sathiya added another breakthrough to disrupt Denmark’s middle order. Jayadhanyha Gunasekar was particularly economical, conceding only 6 runs in her two overs while picking up a wicket, and Afida Afthab supported well with three steady overs. Priyanka Edna Mendonca’s spell helped keep the scoring rate in check, while Sameera Khan chipped in briefly to close out the innings.
Denmark struggled to build long partnerships as wickets fell at regular intervals — first at 4 in the opening over, then at 43 and 59 during the middle phase, followed by another at 61 that effectively ended their hopes of mounting a comeback. Line Leisner managed just 6 from 12 balls before falling, while Anne Ostergaard (3*) and Kiaya Pandya (2*) remained unbeaten as Denmark finished on 82, well short of the required total, by 70 runs.
Oman’s bowling unit displayed excellent control, with Aliiya Asif Sayed returning figures of 1 for 12 in three overs and Jayadhanyha Gunasekar delivering one of the most economical spells of the match.
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