Hong Kong get their title defence back on track after thrashing Oman by 133 runs
Neisha Pratt and Keenu Gill share in a record partnership as Hong Kong beat Oman by 133 runs at the ACC Women's Twenty20 Championships being played in Kuwait.
Hong Kong Cricket Association
20-Feb-2011
Hong Kong's Keenu Gill (58*) and Neisha Pratt (88*) shared in an unbeaten opening partnership worth 178 runs against Oman at the ACC Women's Twenty20 Championships • HKCA
Hong Kong got its title defense back on track with a rousing 133-run thrashing of Oman at the ACC Women's Twenty20 Championships being played in Kuwait.
Winning the toss and batting first, Hong Kong's captain, Neisha Pratt and opening partner Keenu Gill batted through the innings in a near faultless partnership that yielded 178 runs - a record for Hong Kong women. Neisha led the way with 88 not out from 63 balls, including 9 boundaries while Keenu hit 58 not out from 57 balls including 6 boundaries.
In reply, the Oman women had had no answers, especially after Mariko Hill knocked the top of their batting order with 3-7 in her four over spell. Connie Wong also picked up an early wicket and from 13-4 after 6.2 overs, Oman never registered much of a challenge. Oman's remaining batters did little more than occupy the crease and they could only muster a total of 45-5 from their 20 overs, with Alvina Tam picking up a late wicket.
Neisha Pratt was named Player of the Match for her superb innings.
Match Summary: Group A: Hong Kong Women v Oman Women at Hubara
Hong Kong Women 178-0 from 20 overs (Keenu Gill 58*, Neisha Pratt 88*) beat Oman Women 45-5 from 20 overs (Mariko Hill 3-7) by 133 runs