Pakistan loses to Netherlands in Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy

FILE PHOTO: Muneeba Ali-led Pakistan lost to Netherlands in the ICC Emerging Nations Trophy. | Photo Credit: AFP

The Netherlands women caused an upset as they defeated Pakistan by eight wickets during a Group match at the ICC Emerging Nations Trophy at Seven Districts Sports Club in Ajman, UAE on Sunday.

The Netherlands reached the paltry 127-run target with 31 balls to spare and moved to the top of the Group B with two wins in a row, overtaking Pakistan.

Captain Babette de Leede led from the front, scoring 39 off 23 opening the innings with Heather Siegers, who too made 39.

After the 83-run opening stand set up the chase, Sterre Kalis (33 not out) and Phebe Molkenboer (8 not out) finished the chase inside 15 overs.

Tuba Hassan was only successful bowler for Pakistan, picking both openers.

Earlier, Pakistan women failed to get a move on as multiple batters fell after getting a start including captain Muneeba Ali, who scored 22 off 26. Gull Feroza top scored with 23 and remained unbeaten to get Pakistan past the 100-run mark.

For Netherlands, Frederique Overdijk was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets in her three overs, setting the game for her side.