In a crucial encounter at the Nordic Women T20 Cup, Estonia Women emerged victorious over Finland Women by 5 wickets. Finland Women, who were put in to bat first after Estonia won the toss and elected to field, managed to post a modest total of 105/4 in their 20 overs. Rhea Khullar was the top scorer for Finland with 25 runs off 46 balls, while Divija Unhale contributed 21 off 37 balls. Estonia’s bowlers, led by Lisa Bowring (1/13 in 4 overs) and Annemari Vessik (1/19 in 4 overs), kept the Finnish batters in check, restricting them to a below-par score.
Chasing 106 for victory, Estonia Women got off to a steady start, with Viktoria Frey scoring 18 off 21 balls. However, it was Lisa Bowring who anchored the chase with a composed unbeaten 46 off 47 balls. Despite losing a few wickets along the way, Estonia reached the target comfortably in 16.1 overs, finishing on 108/5.
Key Moments:
- Lisa Bowring’s all-round performance was the highlight of the match, with her 46* guiding Estonia to victory after her economical spell of 1/13 helped restrict Finland to a manageable total.
- Finland’s batters struggled to accelerate throughout their innings, with Rhea Khullar and Divija Unhale consuming a lot of deliveries without significantly increasing the run rate.
- Estonia’s chase was well-paced, with Bowring leading from the front and ensuring that they reached the target with ease.
Player of the Match: Lisa Bowring for her match-winning 46* off 47 balls and her tight bowling figures of 1/13, making her the standout performer of the match.
