A thrilling match unfolded at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, featuring a showdown between Bahrain Women and Qatar Women in the 3rd match of the Oman Women’s T20I Tri-Series 2025. What started as a straightforward chase turned into a nail-biting finish, with Qatar pulling off a 6-wicket victory amidst an exciting climax.
Bahrain won the toss and opted to bat first. Unfortunately, their openers, Sweeta Corda and Rasika Rodrigo, couldn’t set the stage, managing just 2 and 8 runs respectively. The highlight of their innings came from captain Deepika Rasangika, who played a remarkable innings, scoring 66 runs off 47 balls. Rasangika’s performance was crucial, as she anchored the innings and forged important partnerships to keep Bahrain afloat under pressure.
The rest of the batting lineup failed to provide substantial support. Ultimately, Bahrain was bowled out for 121 in 19.4 overs, an underwhelming total on a used pitch at Al Amerat, though it still seemed competitive.
On the bowling front, Bahrain showcased some skill, managing to keep Qatar’s batting order in check for a while. Khadija Imtiaz took 2 wickets for 19 runs, while Chandiru also picked up 2 wickets, conceding just 10 runs in 2 overs. Aysha contributed with 2 wickets for 26 runs in 3 overs, and Lihara Ayeysekara and Maria Jacob each took a wicket, while Roheed Akhtar added one as well.
When Qatar came to bat, they approached the chase with a composed mindset. The start was cautious, but their batters executed the game plan effectively, rotating the strike and maintaining the required run rate. Jacob led with 47 runs off 35 balls, while Aysha chipped in with a swift 45 runs from 31 deliveries. The chase that had the potential for nerves ended up being fairly smooth as Qatar reached their target in just 14.5 overs, finishing at 125 for 4.
Qatar’s bowlers were disciplined throughout Bahrain’s innings, ensuring they kept the pressure up, which ultimately led to their win. Reshel D’Souza stood out with impressive figures of 2 for 24 in her three overs, playing a pivotal role in curbing Bahrain’s momentum. Deepika Rasangika, despite her team’s predicament, took 1 wicket for 29 runs in 2.5 overs, adding pressure with her consistent bowling.
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