Overview
- The UAE sealed Asia’s sole qualifying berth when they beat hosts Malaysia by one run at Bayuemas Oval, finishing Malaysia 94 for 6 to UAE’s 95 in a match decided on July 29.
- Al Maseera Jahangir was named Player of the Match after top-scoring with 31 off 34 balls and taking 2 for 12 from four overs, an all‑round performance that proved decisive in a low‑scoring final.
- UAE completed the Asia Qualifier without defeat, advancing through group wins that included a 37‑run DLS victory over Hong Kong China, 39‑run and 81‑run league wins, and a 73‑run semi‑final victory over Bhutan.
- Captain Mehak Thakur praised the team’s composure under pressure, saying the squad handled the final’s tense moments well and is excited to compete at the U19 World Cup.
- The UAE will join 15 other teams at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027, co‑hosted by Nepal and Bangladesh, a result that highlights rising strength in UAE women’s age‑group cricket and raises expectations for developing players on the global stage.