Kuwait crushed Bhutan in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier match 7 on May 12, Monday at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok. (More Cricket News)
After a rain-delayed toss, Bhutan opted to bowl first in a shortened 13-over-a-side contest. Kuwait posted a competitive 85/3, thanks to a solid start by opener Priyada Murali, who scored 36 off 29 balls. Zeefa Jilani contributed 16, while Balasubramani Shanti provided a late boost with an unbeaten 16.
In response, Bhutan struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 50/6. Maria Jasvi starred with the ball, picking up two wickets, while Maria Jilani and Amna Tariq chipped in with one each and sealing a 35-run victory.
Kuwait began their campaign with a heavy 8-wicket defeat against hosts Thailand. Meanwhile, Bhutan's opening match against Thailand was abandoned due to rain.
Kuwait Women Vs Bhutan Women Playing XIs:
Kuwait: Priyada Murali, Zeefa Jilani, Amna Tariq (c), Balasubramani Shanti, Siobhan Gomez, Khadija Khalil, Maria Jasvi, Mariamma Hyder, Suchitha Lita D Sa (wk), Venora D Souza, Raelyn DSouza
Bhutan: Karma Dema, Tshering Zangmo, Yeshey Choden, Dechen Wangmo (c & wk), Ngawang Choden, Anju Gurung, Sonam Choden, Eva Yangzom, Sangay Yangzom, Ritshi Choden, Sonam
Full Squads:
Kuwait Women:
Balasubramani Shanti, Khadija Khalil, Maryyam Ashraf, Priyada Murali, Siobhan Gomez, Venora Shaina, Amna Tariq (c), Maryam Omar, Zeefa Jilani, Bhavani Yekkeli (wk), Suchitha Lita D Sa (wk), Ameesha Olacheri, Candice Dias, Maria Jasvi, Mariamma Hyder, Raelyn D'Souza
Bhutan Women:
Karma Dema, Sonam Pelden, Yeshey Choden, Riya Pradhan, Sangay Yangzom, Sonam Choden, Tshering Choden, Tshering Zangmo, Dechen Wangmo (wk), Ngawang Choden (wk), Anju Gurung, Eva Yangzom, Ritshi Choden, Sonam
