In the 11th match of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 at Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, Scotland Women showcased their strength by defeating the United Arab Emirates Women by ten wickets. This emphatic victory not only highlighted Scotland’s dominance in the match but also emphasised their serious intentions in the tournament.
Winning the toss, the UAE opted to bat first but struggled right from the start. Scotland’s opening bowlers set the tone, and the UAE quickly found themselves in trouble; they lost their first three wickets within just a few overs. Theertha Satish was dismissed for a mere 3 runs in the first over, followed by Rinitha Rajith just a few balls later. Captain Esha Oza’s run out for 13 left the UAE reeling at 3.3 overs.
As the innings progressed, the UAE struggled to find any rhythm. Heena Hotchandani fought to stabilise things, managing a score of 10 off 12 balls before falling to Katherine Fraser. Though Lavanya Keny, Michelle Daleen Botha, Udeni Dona, and Samaira Dharnidharka chipped in with a few runs, no one was able to form a solid partnership. The team only reached the 50-run mark around the 11-over mark, a disheartening statistic with half the team already back in the dugout. Extras contributed 12 runs to their total, including 11 wides.
Ultimately, the UAE posted a modest score of 93 for 8 in their 20 overs. Scotland’s bowlers delivered a terrific performance, with Fraser standing out, claiming 2 wickets for just 12 runs. Rachel Slater had figures of 1 for 23 from her 4 overs, while off-spinner Olivia Bell took 1 for 10 in 3 overs. Abtaha Maqsood and Hannah Rainey also shone, with Maqsood taking 1 for 16 and Rainey conceding only 7 runs in her 2 overs. The bowling unit’s combined efforts ensured that the UAE never found their footing, and by the 16th over, the pressure was mounting firmly on the batters.
When Scotland came out to bat, they did so with a clear strategy. The opening pair of Ailsa Lister and Darcey Carter immediately took charge, striking a perfect balance between aggression and caution. They chased down the target of 94 runs without losing a wicket in just 14.5 overs. Carter shone with an unbeaten 54 runs off 56 balls, hitting 5 fours and a six, while Lister contributed 37* runs off 33 balls, including 4 fours and a six. Right from the beginning, they maintained control, ensuring the run rate never became a concern.
On the UAE bowling front, there was little to inspire confidence. Samaira Dharnidharka gave away 22 runs in 3 overs, with Suraksha Kotte, Michelle Botha, and Vaishnave Mahesh bowling economically. None of the bowlers managed to apply real pressure or break the partnership that Scotland built.
From a match-flow perspective, Scotland’s performance was textbook. They made early breakthroughs with the ball, built pressure through dot balls, and maintained a composed yet aggressive approach in their chase, wrapping up the game comfortably ahead of schedule. For the UAE, the early batting collapse and failure to capitalise at key moments determined the outcome of a match they couldn’t recover from.
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