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Josh Ball

Hong Kong’s women returned to the city on Monday having ended their ICC T20 World Cup qualifying campaign with a resounding win over Kuwait, finishing a “fantastic tournament” on a high.
The team’s fourth victory of the competition left them alone in second place, after Nepal were beaten by the United Arab Emirates in Sunday’s final round of matches. UAE finished on top having won all their games, including an 11-run victory over Hong Kong.
Assistant coach Ghulam Saqlain said the side were “very happy even though we didn’t finish first”.
“Those 11 runs against UAE are on everyone’s mind, but I think after so many years, to have come second and it was very close actually, was fantastic,” he said.

The 35-run win over Kuwait came off the back of Hong Kong’s highest score of the week, with Mariko Hill’s 55 and Natasha Miles’ unbeaten 40, the backbone of the 155 for three total.
Hill, captain Kary Chan and Miles all finished in the top five of the tournament’s batting averages. Hill scored 161 runs over the five games for an average of 40.25 to finish second behind UAE’s Teertha Satish (165/41.25). Chan (143/37.25) and Miles (127/31.75) were third and firth respectively.
Overall, Chan had an impressive tournament, finishing second in the bowling averages after taking seven wickets at an average of 13.85, and topping the fielding charts with three catches.

Highlights - HK Women vs UAE Women - ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier... https://t.co/KYr1vrxgF0 via @YouTube
— Cricket Hong Kong (@CricketHK) November 25, 2021

“Kary became a very good leader on this tour,” Ghulam said. “We have been working, talking about the leadership. Myself, Chris and the management at Cricket Hong Kong think the captain should be given a very strong role, so she has had the freedom to work along with the coaches.
“She has told us what she needs, and then we have all worked together on how to help the team. As a captain, she has grown, and she did a fantastic job leading the team.”
Several players also made their debuts for the side in Dubai, including Emma Lai, Heiley Lui and Iqra Sahar and assistant coach Ghulam said the future looked bright for the game in Hong Kong.
“We are looking to the future, we have a development team, we have a pathway programme for the girls from 12 to 18. The Hong Kong team now is a good blend of experienced players and a lot of youngsters.”


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Hong Kong captain Kary Chan plays a shot against Malaysia in their ICC T20 Asia World Cup qualifier in Dubai. Photo: ICC

Hong Kong captain Kary Chan receives her player of the match award in Dubai. Photo: ICC

Hong Kong bowler Alison Siu Mei-wai sends down a ball against Malaysia in their ICC T20 Asia World Cup qualifier in Dubai. Photo: ICC

Hong Kong openers Mariko Hill and Shanzeen Shahzad walk to to the middle against Malaysia in Dubai. Photo: ICC

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The 35-run win over Kuwait was Hong Kong’s highest score of the week
Mariko Hill’s 55 and Natasha Miles’ unbeaten 40 was the backbone of the final 155 for three total


Hong Kong women secure a win over Kuwait during the ICC T20 World Cup cricket tournament in Dubai to finish in a solid second place behind the United Arab Emirates.


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Hong Kong women end ICC T20 World Cup campaign with a resounding win over Kuwait

The 35-run win over Kuwait was Hong Kong’s highest score of the week Mariko Hill’s 55 and Natasha Miles’ unbeaten 40 was the backbone of the final 155 for three total

The 35-run win over Kuwait was Hong Kong’s highest score of the week

Mariko Hill’s 55 and Natasha Miles’ unbeaten 40 was the backbone of the final 155 for three total