In an unprecedented incident at the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 in Bangkok, all ten batters from the UAE side retired out in their group-stage match against Qatar on Saturday.
Playing at the Terdthai Cricket Ground , UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain Esha Oza gave their side a blistering start, piling up 90 runs without loss by the 10-over mark. Oza struck a breathtaking 113 off just 55 balls (14 fours, 5 sixes), while Satish made 74 off 42 deliveries. The duo retired after 16 overs with the team score at 192/0.
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What followed was one of the most bizarre scorecards in T20 history — every other UAE batter, ten in total, retired out at the start of the 17th over, eight of them without facing a single ball. The move was reportedly a strategy to accelerate the game due to a looming rain threat.
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Despite the odd innings ending, the UAE bowlers kept things routine in the second half. Qatar crumbled for just 29 in 11.1 overs, with only Rizpha Emmanuel (20) reaching double digits. Seven Qatari batters were dismissed for ducks.
Michelle Botha led the UAE bowling effort with 3/11, while all five other bowlers chipped in with wickets.
While the UAE registered a massive 163-run victory, it was the scorecard of ten 'retired outs' that stole the headlines — a rare sight in international cricket.
Checkout the UAE scorecard:
Playing at the Terdthai Cricket Ground , UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain Esha Oza gave their side a blistering start, piling up 90 runs without loss by the 10-over mark. Oza struck a breathtaking 113 off just 55 balls (14 fours, 5 sixes), while Satish made 74 off 42 deliveries. The duo retired after 16 overs with the team score at 192/0.
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What followed was one of the most bizarre scorecards in T20 history — every other UAE batter, ten in total, retired out at the start of the 17th over, eight of them without facing a single ball. The move was reportedly a strategy to accelerate the game due to a looming rain threat.
Who's that IPL player?
Despite the odd innings ending, the UAE bowlers kept things routine in the second half. Qatar crumbled for just 29 in 11.1 overs, with only Rizpha Emmanuel (20) reaching double digits. Seven Qatari batters were dismissed for ducks.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, 2025 - Match 6, Bangkok - Thailand:
— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) May 10, 2025
UAE register massive 163-run win over Qatar 🫡💪
Captain Esha Oza leads from the front with a sensational 113 (55 balls, 14 4s, 5 6s). Esha's opening partner Theertha Satish scored 74 off 42 (11 4s),… pic.twitter.com/iCglau2CNU
Michelle Botha led the UAE bowling effort with 3/11, while all five other bowlers chipped in with wickets.
While the UAE registered a massive 163-run victory, it was the scorecard of ten 'retired outs' that stole the headlines — a rare sight in international cricket.
Checkout the UAE scorecard:
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