Why all 10 UAE batters retired out at the same time against Qatar

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 10, 2025, 16:48 IST

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In a shocking turn of events at the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, the UAE defeated Qatar by 163 runs after all ten of their batters bizarrely retired out. Openers Esha Oza and Theertha Satish dominated with a 192-run partnership before the unusual strategy was implemented, reportedly due to a looming rain threat. Qatar then collapsed for just 29 runs.

Why all 10 UAE batters retired out at the same time against Qatar

UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain Esha Oza. (Pic credit: UAE Cricket)

In an unprecedented incident at the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 in Bangkok, all ten batters from the UAE side retired out in their group-stage match against Qatar on Saturday.Playing at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain Esha Oza gave their side a blistering start, piling up 90 runs without loss by the 10-over mark.

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Oza struck a breathtaking 113 off just 55 balls (14 fours, 5 sixes), while Satish made 74 off 42 deliveries. The duo retired after 16 overs with the team score at 192/0.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!What followed was one of the most bizarre scorecards in T20 history — every other UAE batter, ten in total, retired out at the start of the 17th over, eight of them without facing a single ball. The move was reportedly a strategy to accelerate the game due to a looming rain threat.

Who's that IPL player?Despite the odd innings ending, the UAE bowlers kept things routine in the second half. Qatar crumbled for just 29 in 11.1 overs, with only Rizpha Emmanuel (20) reaching double digits. Seven Qatari batters were dismissed for ducks.

Michelle Botha led the UAE bowling effort with 3/11, while all five other bowlers chipped in with wickets.While the UAE registered a massive 163-run victory, it was the scorecard of ten 'retired outs' that stole the headlines — a rare sight in international cricket.Checkout the UAE scorecard:

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