Rain-Interrupted Thrills: Indonesia Clinches T20I Series Against Singapore
The highly anticipated 1st T20I match in the three-match series between Singapore and Indonesia faced a setback as heavy rain led to its cancellation. Indonesia, however, showcased their skills in the 2nd T20I, claiming victory by a convincing 9 wickets. The stage was set for the thrilling series decider in the 3rd T20I.
Once again, the rain made its presence felt, shortening the final match to a nail-biting 10-over showdown at the Singapore National Cricket Ground. Fans were eager to see which team would emerge victorious in this rain-affected contest.
After winning the toss, Indonesia’s captain Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini chose to bat first. Unfortunately, they lost both openers, Maria Corazon and Rahmawati Pangestuti, within the first three overs. However, Desi Wulandari and Ni Luh Dewi stepped up, forming a crucial 53-run partnership for the third wicket, which bolstered their position.
The partnership was broken when GK Diviya dismissed Desi Wulandari for 21 runs from 21 balls in the 9th over. Indonesia managed to score a competitive total of 70/4 in their allotted 10 overs, with Ni Luh Dewi contributing a vital 23 runs not out from 21 balls.
For Singapore, GK Diviya (2-0-9-1), Ella Ungerman (2-0-11-1), Ada Bhasin (2-0-17-1), and captain Shafina Mahesh (3-0-20-1) each picked up a wicket, showcasing their bowling talents.
As rain intervened again, the chase was revised to a 5-over match with Singapore needing 44 runs to win. The Indonesian bowlers delivered an impressive performance, limiting Singapore to just 25 runs for 4 wickets, leaving them 18 runs short of the target.
GK Diviya was the standout performer for Singapore, scoring 14 runs off 16 balls, the only batter to reach double digits. For Indonesia, Ni Luh Dewi (1-0-4-2) and Sang Maypriani (2-0-9-1) were the bowling stars, effectively sealing the match.
Ni Luh Dewi was rightfully named Player of the Match for her remarkable all-round display, contributing an unbeaten 23 runs and taking 2 wickets for just 4 runs. Her performance was instrumental in leading Indonesia to a 2-0 series victory in this thrilling T20I series against Singapore.
