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Express Tribune
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
UAE retires all batters in ICC Asia Qualifiers
UNUSUAL TACTICS: UAE women's team celebrates the dismissal of a Qatar batswoman in the opening match of the ICC Asia Qualifiers in Bangkok on Saturday. PHOTO: ICC The United Arab Emirates (UAE) women's cricket team astonishingly retired all 10 of their batters during their 163-run victory over Qatar in the Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier match here at the Terdthai Cricket Ground on Saturday. Opting to bat first, UAE openers Esha Oza and Theertha Satish came out all guns blazing and put together a quickfire 192-run stand in just 16 overs. Skipper Oza spearheaded the only partnership of the UAE's innings with a century. She remained the top-scorer for the UAE with 113 off 55 deliveries, studded with 14 fours and five sixes. Her fellow opener, Satish, on the other hand, made 74 off 42 balls, laced with 11 boundaries. With the scoreboard reading 192/0 in 16 overs, UAE made a surprising decision of dismissing themselves by retiring out all of their batters – the first such instance in a women's or men's T20Is. As a result, UAE's 192 became the highest all out score in a women's T20I. Qatar were thus set a target of 193 in 20 overs, but a combined bowling effort from UAE booked them for a meagre 29 in 11.1 overs. Opening batter Rizpha Bano Emmanuel waged a lone battle for Qatar with a 29-ball 20 up the order, while the rest of their batters failed to amass double figures, out of which seven fell for a duck. Nine teams competing in ICC Asia Qualifiers The road to qualification for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 resumed on Friday with the start of the Asia Qualifiers in Bangkok, where nine nations are competing in the hope of extending their journey through to England and Wales. Twenty-one matches will take place across 12 days, spanning two venues in the Thai capital, and the opening day sees the host nation take on Kuwait at Terdthai Cricket Ground (TCG), while Nepal play Hong Kong China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) face off against Malaysia, both at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) ground. The format for the event will see Thailand, Kuwait, and Bhutan compete in Group A, UAE, Malaysia and Qatar form Group B and Nepal, Hong Kong China and Bahrain in Group C. Following an initial round robin phase which concludes on 16 May, the winners of each of the three groups advance to a Super Three stage, with another round of fixtures ultimately determining the top two teams that will progress to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier – the final stage on the road to England and Wales 2026. All matches in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier will be available to watch live on while fans in the Asian subcontinent can follow the action on FanCode. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales will see a greater number of teams (12) and matches (33) than ever before. Venues and dates for the pinnacle T20 event were announced last week in a special launch event, where it was revealed that Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, The Oval and Bristol County Ground will host matches from 12 June, with a highly anticipated final set for Lord's Cricket Ground on 5 July. Eight teams have already gained automatic qualification to the event; holders New Zealand, Australia, England, India, South Africa and the West Indies by virtue of their performances at the 2024 edition, plus Pakistan and Sri Lanka, who were the two next highest ranked teams on the ICC Women's T20I rankings table on 21 October 2024. The four remaining spots will be determined through a ten-team Qualifier, comprising Bangladesh, Scotland and teams that have advanced from regional pathway events including USA as Americas Qualifier champions, two teams from the Asia Qualifier and others that advance from subsequent competitions held in Africa, Europe and the East Asia-Pacific later this year.
Int'l Cricket Council
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier Ultimate Guide
The countdown to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England is underway. With the venues for the marquee tournament having been announced, the Asia Qualifiers are upon us. Nine teams will compete it out in the tournament set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, starting on 9 May for the two available spots in the Global Qualifier. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Qualifier: Groups Group A: Bhutan, Kuwait, Thailand Group B: Malaysia, Qatar, UAE Group C: Bahrain, Hong Kong China, Nepal Hosts Thailand are hosting the tournament, and arrive at the Asia Qualifier on the back of a recent surge in the ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings following an annual update. Thailand had also recently featured in the six-team ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Pakistan. Venues All the matches will take place across two venues - the Terdthai Cricket Ground and the Asian Institute of Technology Ground in Bangkok. Natthakan Chantham – Thailand's Cricketing Pioneer | ICC 100% Cricket A trailblazer for Thailand, Natthakan Chantham opens up about her first steps in cricket to chasing dreams on the world stage. Format The nine teams have been slotted in three groups, each consisting of three sides. Each team will square off against the other two teams in the group once. At the end of all the group fixtures, the top-ranked side from each group will proceed to the Super 3 stage. Every team will play against each other in the next round to determine the top two teams that will qualify for the Global Qualifier. Where to watch All matches will be streamed live on with coverage in the Asian subcontinent available on FanCode. Schedule Friday, 9 May Thailand vs Kuwait, 9:00 AM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Hong Kong China vs Nepal, 9:00 AM Local Time - Asian Institute of Technology Ground Malaysia vs UAE, 1:00 PM Local Time - Asian Institute of Technology Ground Saturday, 10 May Bahrain vs Nepal, 9:00 AM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Thailand vs Bhutan, 9:00 AM Local Time - Asian Institute of Technology Ground Qatar vs UAE, 1:30 PM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Monday, 12 May Bhutan vs Kuwait, 9:00 AM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Bahrain vs Hong Kong China, 9:00 AM Local Time - Asian Institute of Technology Ground Malaysia vs Qatar, 1:30 PM Local Time - Asian Institute of Technology Ground Tuesday, 13 May Thailand vs Kuwait, 9:00 AM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Hong Kong China vs Nepal, 9:00 AM Local Time - Asian Institute of Technology Ground Malaysia vs United Arab Emirates, 1:30 PM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Thursday, 15 May Thailand vs Bhutan, 9:00 AM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Qatar vs UAE, 1:30 PM Local Time - Asian Institute of Technology Ground Friday, 16 May Bhutan vs Kuwait, 9:00 AM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Bahrain vs Hong Kong China, 9:00 AM Local Time - Asian Institute of Technology Ground Malaysia vs Qatar, 1:30 PM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Super 3 Sunday, 18 May TBD vs TBD, 9:00 AM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Monday, 19 May TBD vs TBD, 9:00 AM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground Tuesday, 20 May TBD vs TBD, 9:00 AM Local Time - Terdthai Cricket Ground ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, 2025News
Arab Times
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait stuns Nepal in nail-biter to clinch historic T20I title
HONG KONG, April 14: In a pulsating final at the Mission Road Ground, Kuwait scripted history by clinching a thrilling 3-run win over Nepal, becoming the champion of the Hong Kong Men's T20I Series 2025, powered by India Club and presented by Hong Kong China Cricket. Opting to bowl first, Nepal made early breakthroughs, but Clinto Anto (26 off 14) and Ravija Sandaruwan (63 off 36) laid a solid foundation with aggressive strokeplay. Their efforts were backed by Usman Ghani (23 off 15) and a handy finish by skipper Mohamed Aslam (13* off 15), guiding Kuwait to a competitive 174/7 in 20 overs. Among Nepal's bowlers, Sompal Kami (2/26) and Nandan Yadav (2/34) impressed, while Yasin Patel, playing his 50th T20I, kept things tight with 2 economical wickets. Nepal's chase got off to a horror start, collapsing to 92/8 despite a lone warrior effort from Basir Ahmad, who smashed a brilliant 80 off 43 balls. Debutant Naveenraj Rajendran (2/26) and Anudeep Chandamara (3/18) triggered a top-order collapse, with Yasin Patel's miserly spell (2/24) putting a stranglehold in the powerplay. However, a late resurgence led by Nandan Yadav (37 off 14) and Basir brought Nepal right back into the contest. Needing 11 off the final over, a no-ball six from Anudeep swung the pendulum, but the bowler held his nerve, delivering two dots and the final wicket as Clinto Anto took the catch to seal an epic win. Anudeep Chandamara was deservedly named Player of the Final for his match-turning spell. This result is all the more significant given Nepal's impressive stature in world cricket. Having played in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 — where it came within a whisker of defeating South Africa, losing by just 1 run — Nepal entered this series ranked 17th in the world, compared to Kuwait's 24th. Since the T20I ranking system was officially introduced in 2019, this victory marks one of Kuwait's biggest scalps and a giant leap forward. With the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, set to be played in India and Sri Lanka, Kuwait will be eyeing the Asia Qualifiers in September 2025 with renewed belief and purpose
Observer
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Observer
OBA to host Gulf 3x3 tourney, prepare U17s for Asia Qualifiers
Muscat, January 29 The Oman Basketball Association (OBA) has approved hosting the Gulf 3x3 Basketball Championship for men in November. It has also endorsed the preparation programme for the Under-17 national team ahead of the Asia Qualifiers (Gulf Group), scheduled to take place in Bahrain in July. These decisions were made during the OBA's first board meeting of 2025, held at its headquarters in the Oman Olympic Committee and Sports Associations building, under the chairmanship of Eng Khalfan al Naabi and attended by board members. During the meeting, the board conducted a comprehensive discussion on the ongoing basketball season. The OBA chairman expressed his satisfaction with the high level of competition in the national league, commending the strong performances of the four teams that qualified for the finals. He highlighted that the finals showcased intense and competitive matches, reflecting the growth of basketball in the Sultanate of Oman. Al Naabi affirmed that the association is committed to implementing its development programmes within the available resources while focusing on marketing local tournaments and strengthening partnerships with clubs and sponsors to ensure the sport's sustainability. He also emphasised the ongoing preparations for the league's closing ceremony, assuring that the OBA is working to provide optimal technical and organisational conditions for the successful conclusion of the season. Development Initiatives As part of its efforts to advance basketball in the Sultanate of Oman, the board reviewed the OBA's financial report and allocated budgets for various activities. The board also approved recommendations from the technical committees, including plans from the Competitions Committee regarding the final preparations for the league's closing ceremony, the launch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth League Shield, and other tournaments scheduled in the annual calendar, covering multiple age categories. Additionally, the board ratified the Development Committee's proposal for 2025, which includes specialised training courses and workshops aimed at enhancing the capabilities of technical and administrative staff, in collaboration with the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) and the relevant departments within the Oman Olympic Committee. Regarding national teams, the board approved the National Teams Committee's recommendations, including hosting the Gulf 3x3 Championship for men and endorsing the preparation programme for the U17 team ahead of the Asia Qualifiers. The board also discussed the possibility of hosting a Gulf championship for women as part of efforts to promote women's participation in basketball and expand regional opportunities for female teams. The board examined ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth regarding the project for athlete training centres, approving implementation mechanisms based on governmental directives and financial allocations. The board also reviewed its feedback on the governance project for sports associations and regulatory frameworks. Furthermore, the meeting included discussions on progress in formulating a comprehensive strategic plan for OBA, in cooperation with Fiba. This initiative is set to commence with a visit from international basketball experts in February to assess the current status and establish future development plans.
