A tactical masterclass or a strategy that goes against the spirit of cricket? That is the debate after a bizarre situation occurred in a Women’s Twenty20 World Cup Asian qualifier in Bangkok on Friday.
United Arab Emirates batters retired out en masse in an effort to end their match against Qatar quickly with rain threatening to affect play. With only one team progressing from the group, the UAE wanted to close out a win to keep qualification in their own hands.
UAE reached 192-0 in 16 overs with captain Esha Oza making 113 off 55 balls before deciding to finish their innings early to avoid a washout.