Sneha helps UAE defeat Chinain Asian under-19 championship

Dubai: The UAE team staged a tremendous fight-back after an early loss to Bhutan when they defeated China by three wickets to keep their hopes alive in the ongoing ACC Women's Under-19 Championship being played in Singapore.

With Sneha Sankar snaring two wickets for just five runs and Hamaira Tasneem and Petule picking one wicket each, the UAE produced an inspired bowling performance to restrict China for a modest 84 for seven in the allotted 25 overs.

China, fast emerging as a future power in the game, had built their innings around Miao Zau, who top-scored with a fine 33 while Xiang Ruan remained unbeaten on 14. The UAE team, in reply, achieved the victory target with 11 balls to spare. Monique D'Souza (16) and Shambhavi Gupta (13) batted well to see off the China attack while Aashna Khemani (seven) and Sneha (6) also contributed to the total.

Brave fight

Earlier, the UAE team lost their opening match to Bhutan by four wickets, but not before putting up a brave fight. With Aashna (12) and Monique (13) combining well

UAE scored 73 before being all out in the 16th over. Devika, Sonam and Sonam Zam took two wickets each for Bhutan.

In reply, Bhutan were made to work hard for their victory by the UAE bowlers. Ugyen Dema scored 20 as Bhutan sealed the victory in the penultimate over.

Humaira, Malintha and Monique were the successful bowlers for the UAE team.

Scores

ACC Under-19 Women's Championship:

UAE beat China by three wickets: China 84 for seven in 25 overs (Miao Zau 33, Xiang Ruan 14 not out; Sneha Sankar 2-5, Humaira Tasneem 1-11, Petule 1-10) UAE 85 for seven in 23.1 overs (Monique 16, Shambhavi Gupta 13, Aashna 7, Sneha 6; Liya Zhu 2-15).

UAE lose to Bhutan by four wickets: UAE 73 all out in 15.4 overs (Sneha Sankar 5, Aashna 12, Monique DSouza 13, Shambhavi Gupta 5; Sonam 2-17, Devika 2-13, Sonam Zam 2-5) Bhutan 77 for six in 23.4 overs (Ugyen Dema 20, Yeshey Choden 9, Dechen Wangmo 17; Humaira Tasneem 2-2, Malitha 1-4. Monique 1-7).