Bangladesh Women defended 103 to defeat the United Arab Emirates by 34 runs and secure their place in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals.
Bangladesh Women secured an important 34-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in the Women’s Asia Cup, booking their place in the semi-finals of the tournament. Bangladesh recovered from a difficult start with the bat before their bowlers successfully defended a modest total at the Dubai International Stadium.
Bangladesh were sent in to bat and quickly found themselves under pressure. The team slipped to 55 for six, with UAE’s bowlers making regular breakthroughs and preventing the Bangladesh batters from establishing a strong platform.
Suraksha Kotte was particularly effective with the ball, finishing with three wickets for 11 runs, while Indhuja Nandakumar claimed two wickets. Bangladesh’s innings appeared to be heading toward a very low total before a crucial partnership changed the momentum of the match.
Sharmin Akhter played a key role in the recovery, scoring 38 from 31 deliveries. Her innings included three boundaries and helped Bangladesh rebuild after the early collapse. Nahida Akter also made an important contribution, remaining unbeaten on 16 from 26 balls.
Bangladesh eventually reached 103 for seven from their 20 overs. While the total was below what they would have hoped for at the start of the innings, their bowling attack gave them an opportunity to defend it. The UAE needed 104 runs to win but struggled to maintain momentum during their chase.
Bangladesh’s bowlers applied pressure throughout the innings. Nahida Akter claimed two wickets for 18 runs, while Rabeya Khan took three wickets as UAE’s batting lineup failed to produce a decisive partnership. The UAE finished on 69 for nine from their 20 overs, leaving Bangladesh 34 runs ahead.
The victory proved extremely valuable in the context of the tournament. Bangladesh’s win confirmed their place in the semi-finals, where they will face India. Pakistan will meet Sri Lanka in the other semi-final, setting up a highly competitive knockout stage.
For Bangladesh, the performance demonstrated the importance of their bowling depth. Despite being restricted to just 103 runs, the team remained composed and defended the total convincingly. The result gives them momentum and confidence heading into the most important stage of the competition.
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