Indonesia Women achieved a convincing 2-0 win over Malaysia Women in the two-match T20I series at Kolej Tuanku Jaafar Cricket Oval, Mantin. The visitors were sharper and more confident in batting, bowling, and fielding, while Malaysia struggled to keep up.
Indonesia Dominate Malaysia in 7-Wicket 1st T20I Win
Malaysia batted first but found it hard to handle Indonesia’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. They managed only 86/8 in 20 overs. Captain Mas Elysa scored a determined 46, while the other batters struggled to build partnerships. Dara Paramitha bowled superbly, taking 3 wickets for just 9 runs in 4 overs. The fielders also made a big difference, helping create two runouts. Nazatul Hidayah Husna was run out by Sakarini and Winda Prastini, and Mas Elysa fell to the same combination.
Chasing 87, Indonesia looked calm and collected. Rahmawati Pangestuti and Ni Luh Dewi scored 22 each, while captain Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini stayed not out on 28. Kadek Winda Prastini was the only other batter dismissed early for 3, but the chase was never in doubt. Ni Made Putri Suwandewi (8*) guided her side to victory with 37 balls to spare. Dara Paramitha was named Player of the Match for her excellent bowling, giving Indonesia a 1-0 lead in the series.
Ni Luh Dewi Headlines Indonesia’s Clinical Effort in 36-Run Win
In the second match, Indonesia batted first again and posted a solid 135/6 in 20 overs. Kadek Winda Prastini was dismissed cheaply for 6, but Rahmawati Pangestuti played aggressively, scoring 27 off 24 balls with two boundaries and two sixes. Ni Luh Dewi continued her good form with 39 from 33 balls, and captain Sakarini added 17. Ni Made Putri Suwandewi and Desi Wulandari contributed 18 and 13 runs.
Run-outs were crucial again: Rahmawati was run out by Mas Elysa and Mahirah Izzati Ismail, while Suwandewi was run out by Mas Elysa and keeper Aina Najwa. Malaysia’s bowling was led by Winifred Duraisingam, who returned figures of 2/24, while Nur Dania Syuhada and Elsa Hunter bagged a wicket each.
Malaysia’s chase never really got going. Winifred Duraisingam was run out for 1, Mas Elysa and Elsa Hunter scored 4 and 8, as Malaysia were reduced to 21/3 in 6.4 overs. Mahirah Izzati Ismail tried to anchor the innings with 37 from 36 balls but didn’t find much acceleration from the other end and was dismissed late in the innings.
Opener Ainna Hamizah Hashim remained unbeaten on 38, off 61, failing to up the scoring. Indonesia’s bowlers kept up the pressure, with Dara Paramitha taking 2 wickets and Ni Ariani claiming 1. Malaysia finished 99/4, 36 runs short. Ni Luh Dewi’s calm 39 earned her Player of the Match.
Indonesia’s win was built on steady batting, smart bowling, and sharp fielding. Their alert run outs and catches showed excellent teamwork, while Paramitha’s bowling and Dewi’s batting were key to their success. Malaysia showed glimpses of fight but could not form strong partnerships or keep up with their opponents.
The 2-0 series victory gives Indonesia Women a confident start to 2026 and highlights their growth as a strong team in regional women’s cricket.
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