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UAE women sealed a 10-wicket win over Saudi Arabia, completing the chase in five legal deliveries after dismissing the opposition for 27.

The opening match at the 2026 ACC Women’s Premier Cup in Malaysia produced one of the fastest T20 chases on record.

Esha Oza, a two-time ICC associate cricketer of the year, struck 15 not out, supported by Theertha Satish’s boundary, plus 10 wides and a no-ball.

Suraksha Kotte, Heena Hotchandani and Ms Oza shared nine wickets, returning 3-5, 3-4 and 3-9 respectively in 15.3 overs.