UAE cruise to first win of home Asia Cup - Indonesia bow out winless


UAE Women kept their Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 semi-final qualification hopes alive with a six-wicket victory over Indonesia Women at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 4, 2026. Disastrous Start for Indonesia: Offspinner Suraksha Kotte struck with the first two balls of the match, removing Maria Corazon and Ni Luh Dewi for golden ducks. Lone Resistance: Indonesia captain Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini fought hard with a top score of 39 off 52 balls (accounting for over 50% of her team's total), but lacked support as UAE's attack—led by Kotte (3/16) and Heena Hotchandani (2/6)—bowled Indonesia out for 73. Controlled Chase: Captain Esha Oza set the tone in the chase with a brisk 30 off 29 balls. Despite a mid-innings wobble where UAE lost three wickets for six runs, they comfortably reached the target in 13.1 overs. Semi-Final Scenario: The win keeps UAE in contention for the knockouts. To qualify, they must defeat Bangladesh in their final group fixture on September 8 and rely on other group results going their way. Indonesia bowed out of the tournament with three losses. Indonesia Women: 73 all out (20 overs) | UAE Women: 75/4 (13.1 overs) | Result: UAE Women won by 6 wickets (with 41 balls remaining)