Archive · 30 Jul 2026
UAE clinch U19 Women’s T20 WC spot with one‑run win
The UAE women's cricket team played a very close match against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
They won by just one run, which means they were very close to losing but managed to win.
A player named Al Maseera Jahangir scored a lot of runs and also bowled well, so she was named the best player of the game.
Because of this win, the UAE team will go to a big world tournament in 2027 that will be held in Nepal and Bangladesh.
The team’s captain, Mehak Thakur, said she was happy with how the team handled pressure and thanked the organizers for a great tournament.
UAE beat Malaysia by one run in the Asia Qualifier final to qualify for the 2027 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Al Maseera Jahangir earned Player of the Match after scoring 31 runs and taking 2‑12 wickets.
The UAE team won all eight matches in the qualifier, including a 73‑run semi‑final win over Bhutan.
The final was played at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Captain Mehak Thakur praised her team’s composure and thanked the ICC and Malaysia Cricket Association.
- Who
- United Arab Emirates women’s cricket team, captained by Mehak Thakur, featuring Al Maseera Jahangir
- What
- won the Asia Qualifier final by one run to secure a place in the 2027 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
- When
- July 2024
- Where
- Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Why
- to earn the sole qualification spot for the global tournament
- Event
- ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier
- Winner
- United Arab Emirates
- Runner‑up
- Malaysia
- Score
- UAE 1 run ahead
- Player of the Match
- Al Maseera Jahangir