Norway Women continued their impressive form in the Nordic Women T20 Cup with a dominant 53-run win against Finland Women. After being sent in to bat by Finland, Norway posted a solid total of 130/2 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Nayab Alizai, who remained unbeaten on 39 off 57 balls, providing stability throughout the innings. Ayesha Hasan was instrumental with her brisk 32 off 32 balls, setting the platform for a competitive score.
Finland’s bowlers struggled to make inroads, with only Reetika Sood managing to take a wicket, finishing with figures of 1/30 in her 3 overs. Malyun Hassan was economical, conceding just 10 runs in her 3 overs, but Norway’s batters were too strong on the day.
In response, Finland Women found themselves under pressure from the outset. Norway’s bowlers, led by Paridhi Agrawal (2/8 in 4 overs) and Ramya Immadi (2/10 in 4 overs), were relentless, restricting Finland to just 77/8 in their 20 overs. Divija Unhale (20 off 33 balls) and Malyun Hassan (10 off 25 balls) were the only Finnish batters to reach double figures, but they couldn’t find the momentum needed to chase down the target.
Key Moments:
- Nayab Alizai’s steady 39* off 57 balls provided the backbone for Norway’s innings, while Ayesha Hasan’s aggressive 32 off 32 balls set the tone early on.
- Finland’s chase never got going, with Paridhi Agrawal and Ramya Immadi delivering excellent spells to dismantle their batting lineup.
- Norway’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding ensured Finland never got close to the required rate, ultimately securing a comfortable win.
Player of the Match: Ayesha Hasan for her impactful 32-run contribution with the bat and her key role in Norway’s victory.
