July 9 (CRICKETNMORE) - PNG edged UAE in a low-scoring thriller to keep their hopes of qualifying for this year’s ICC Women’s World T20 2018 in the Caribbean alive.

UAE team was bowled out for just 83. PNG, in reply, appeared to be cruising, reaching 50 for two with almost nine overs remaining before Srinivasan intervened again. She dismissed PNG top-scorer Brenda Tau for 19 and claimed a further two wickets as PNG stuttered in sight of the finish line.

Brief Scores

UAE 83 (Subha Srinivasan 22; Sibona Jimmy 2-11)

PNG 84-8, 19.5 overs (Brenda Tau 19; Subha Srinivasan 3-13)

Scorecard