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Netherlands and Uganda record first wins
Two more matches of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier were decided on Saturday afternoon in Abu Dhabi. Netherlands started their campaign in an emphatic manner, outplaying Vanuatu and winning by 100 runs at Tolerance Oval, while Uganda bounced back strongly from their opening day loss, beating United States of America (USA) by eight wickets at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
Sterre Kalis (70) dazzled with the bat for the Netherlands in their big win, while Uganda’s Immaculate Nakisuuyi (68 not out) led the charge in her team’s successful outing.
Vanuatu vs Netherlands
The Netherlands recorded a comprehensive win in their first appearance of the Qualifier by defeating Vanuatu by 100 runs.Netherlands’ opener and skipper, Heather Siegers, was the first to fall, bowled by Selina Solman for six runs.
The experienced Sterre Kalis and Babette de Leede ensured they rebuilt quickly, taking their side to 49/1 in the Powerplay with a 16-run sixth over.
The duo stitched together a 43-run stand before Nasimana Navaika dismissed de Leede caught and bowled for 18 (16).
Kalis continued to control the game from her end and brought up her sixth T20I half-century off 40 balls, adding another 20 in her next 11 deliveries to finish with 70 from 51. Kalis’ knock helped the Netherlands to a total of 154/6.
Vanuatu looked troubled from the start in their chase, losing wickets at crucial intervals. Rachel Andrew was the first wicket to fall at the hands of Iris Zwilling, who snared her wicket for six runs.
The Netherlands’ Silver Siegers (2/11) and Caroline de Lange (2/8) grabbed two wickets each, while Merel Dekeling finished with 1/7. With three run-outs of Valenta Langiatu, Maiyllise Carlot and Vanessa Vira, Netherlands bowled Vanuatu out for 54 with only Gillian Chilia (11*) going past double figures.
Kalis earned the Player of the Match award for her aggressive knock with the bat.
Uganda vs USA
Immaculate Nakisuuyi starred for Uganda with an unbeaten half-century in their first Qualifier win.
The USA, playing in their first match of the tournament, were helped to a stable start by opener, Disha Dhingra, who scored 25 off 24 balls.
However, Uganda bowlers Sarah Walaza and Sarah Akiteng, managed to snare a wicket each of the USA openers in the first eight overs to bring some momentum back in their favour.
A 40-run, third-wicket partnership between captain, Sindhu Sriharsha and Ritu Singh, laid the foundation for a strong finish.
Just as the USA were approaching the final five overs, Ritu’s (16) wicket was the first of a flurry to fall. Sriharsha was then dismissed in the 17th over to Concy Aweko, caught by Rita Musamali for 26 – USA’s highest score for the day.
The next over saw the back of Geetika Kodali who was run out by Rita Musamali while trying to steal a second run off an overthrow.
The USA managed to composed themselves to finish well in the final over, adding 11 runs thanks to Gargi Bhogle’s cameo of 19 runs off 16 balls, taking them to 110/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
In their chase, Uganda were put on the back foot by a wicket in the first over – Prosscovia Alako dismissed for a duck. The USA picked up another wicket in the Powerplay, Esther Iloku, who was caught behind for two off Isani Vaghela. Uganda ended the first six overs with 13/2 on the board.
The equation for Uganda to win the match read 98 runs from 84 balls with a required run rate of seven. At this point, they required an immaculate partnership for the match to turn in their favour and Immaculate Nakisuuyi and Stephani Nampiina delivered just that.
Nakisuuyi smashed her second T20I fifty, bringing it up in 53 balls. The pair continued to show nerves of steel, timing the chase to perfection and amassed 102 runs for the third wicket in 82 balls to bring up Uganda’s first win of the Qualifier.
Nakisuuyi finished with an unbeaten 68 off 64 balls to win the Player of the Match award while Nampiina scored an impressive 33 in 27 balls.
Scores in brief:
Match 5:
Netherlands beat Vanuatu by 100 runs
Netherlands 154 for 6 in 20 overs (Sterre Kalis 70, Babette De Leede 18; Nasimana Navaika 2-29, Selina Solman 2-35)
Vanuatu 54 all out in 19.5 overs (Gillian Chilia 11; Caroline De Lange 2-8, Silver Siegers 2-11)
Player of the match – Sterre Kalis
Match 6:
Uganda beat USA by eight wickets
USA 110 for 5 in 20 overs (Sindhu Sriharsha 26, Disha Dhingra 25; Sarah Akiteng 1-18, Sarah Walaza 1-19)
Uganda 111 for 2 in 18.2 overs (Immaculate Nakisuuyi 68 not out, Stephanie Nampiina 33 not out; Geetika Kodali 1-12)
Player of the match – Immaculate Nakisuuyi
(ICC)
England’s new era in white-ball cricket under Brendon McCullum began with a crushing defeat against world champions India as familiar frailties against spin resurfaced in the first T20 in Kolkata.
After seamer Arshdeep Singh dismissed Phil Salt for a three-ball duck and Ben Duckett in his first two overs, the middle order fell in a sorry heap against India’s spinners and England were bowled out for 132.
Captain Jos Buttler played a lone hand with 68 from 44 balls but Harry Brook was the next highest scorer with 17.
Brook was bowled in the eighth over by the superb Varun Chakaravarthy, who then dismissed Liam Livingstone for a duck two balls later as England’s scoring stalled and wickets tumbled.
Jacob Bethell struggled for seven from 14 balls, Jamie Overton managed only two at number seven and Gus Atkinson fell to England’s old foe Axar Patel for a painful two from 12 balls.
Chakaravarthy returned to dismiss Buttler in the 17th over – ending England’s hope of a big finish as he claimed figures of 3-23.
Jofra Archer impressed with 2-21 in India’s chase but the hosts still romped to a seven-victory with 43 balls to spare – England’s heaviest T20 defeat in terms of deliveries remaining.
Gus Atkinson conceded 23 in the second over and Abhishek Sharma crashed 79 from 34 balls with the pressure released.
The second T20 in the five-match series is on Saturday in Chennai.
Brief scores:
England 132 in 20 overs [Jos Buttler 68, Harry Brook 17; Arshdeep Singh 2-17, Hardik Pandya 2-42, Varun Chakravarthy 3-23, Axar Patel 2-22] lost to India 133/3 in 12.5 overs [Sanju Samson 26, Abhishek Sharma 79, Tilak /varma 19*; Joffra Archer 2-21, Adil /rashid 1-27] by seven wickets
[BBC]
New Zealand are on the board and into the Super Sixes, picking up their first win of the World Cup.
The Kiwis sealed a 67-run win with a clinical bowling display that had Samoa all out for 40 in just under 15 overs.
Tournament newcomers Samoa made an impressive start in the field against the more fancied New Zealand. Both NZ openers were removed cheaply, before the side fell to 12-3 early on, attempting to set a big total in Sarawak.
Olive Lefaga Lemoe created history, taking Samoa’s first ever ICC Women’s U19 World Cup wicket, removing New Zealand star Kate Irwin caught-and-bowled for 0 off 3 balls.
Kiwi Eve Wolland was a steady hand amid a chaotic batting innings for New Zealand, ensuring a competitive total was set. Wolland’s 48 from 43 and Anika Todd’s contribution of 27 off 19 helped the side score 107-9 off 17 overs, in a match shortened by a rain delay.
Samoa couldn’t keep pace with the bat, all out for 40 off 14.2 overs.
Brief scores:
New Zealand Women Under 19s 107/9 in 17 overs [Emma McLeod 11, Anika Todd 27, Eve Wolland 48; Olive Lefaga 3-13, Norah Salima 1-24, Masina Tafea 1-10, Avetia Mapu 1-16, Verra Farane 2-17] beat Samoa Women Under 19s 40 in 14.2 overs [Angel Sootaga 8; Sophie Court 2-05, Hannah O’Connor 1-10, Rishika Jawal 2-12, Tash Wakelin 3-03] by 67 runs
Bangladesh is nestled underneath Australia, sealing second spot in Group D after a win over the Scots.
They managed 121-9 from their 20 overs, batting first against Scotland, and ended up winning by 18 runs.
Captain Sumaiya Akter came up with the goods down the order to ensure her side had something to defend, top-scoring for Bangladesh with 29* off 36 deliveries. Sumaiya was supported by Afia Ashima Era (21 off 19) and Juairiya Ferdous (20 off 32), who smashed an impressive six early in the innings.
Nayma Sheikh was impressive, taking 15-2 off her four overs.
Scotland were brave in their chase, led by Pippa Sproul’s 43 off 41 balls, but couldn’t quite get over the line. Captain Niamh Sheikh chipped in with 22 off 32.
The Scots finished 103/8 from their 20 overs and now will wait to find out if they remain in third spot in Group D. They will progress to the Super Sixes if Nepal fails to beat Australia.
Brief scores:
Bangladesh Women Under 19s 120/9 in 20 overs [Fahomida Choya 14, Juairiya Ferdous 20, Afia Ashima 21, Sumaiya Akter28*; Gabriella Fontenia 1-16, Ammy Baldie 1-17, Nayma Sheikh 2-15, Kirsty McColl 1-24, Maisie Maceria 2-27] beat Scotland Women Under 19s 103/8 in 20 overs [Emma Walsingham 11, Pippa Sproul 43, Niamh Muir 22; Nishita Akter Nishi 1-30, Anisa Akter Soba 4-25, Habiba Islam 1-16] by two wickets
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