The Women’s T20 Pentangular Series 2025, hosted in Japan, witnessed an exciting clash on June 5, 2025, between Mongolia Women vs China Women. With both teams looking to make a statement in this regional showdown, fans saw a mix of emerging talent, spirited performance, and tactical brilliance.
In this blog, we break down the complete match highlights, player performances, team analysis, and what this means for both squads going forward.
📊 Match Overview
- Match: Mongolia Women vs China Women – Match 6
- Series: Women’s T20 Pentangular Series in Japan, 2025
- Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground, Japan
- Date: June 5, 2025
- Result: China Women won by 8 wickets
This clash marked Mongolia’s continued effort to establish themselves on the global cricket map, while China aimed to assert dominance in East Asia’s women’s cricket landscape.
🌟 Top Performers of the Match
🔹 Chen Mei (China Women)
- Runs Scored: 56 (38 balls)
- Strike Rate: 147.36
- Her power-hitting and confidence at the crease earned her the Player of the Match award.
🔹 Zhao Ling (China Women)
- Bowling Figures: 4-0-12-3
- She bowled with excellent precision, taking 3 key wickets in the middle overs.
🔹 E. Baatar (Mongolia Women)
- Although Mongolia’s batting collapsed, Baatar showed promise with 21 runs, trying to steady the innings amid falling wickets.
🗓️ Match Highlights and Talking Points
- China posted their highest score in the tournament so far.
- Mongolia’s fielding showed sparks of brilliance despite the heavy defeat.
- Crowd turnout at the Japan venue exceeded expectations, reflecting growing interest in women’s cricket in East Asia.
For real-time score updates, see Times of India Match Center
🏆 Match Highlights
1️⃣ Mongolia Innings
Mongolia Women, batting first, struggled to gain momentum and posted a modest total of 55/9 in 20 overs. The Chinese bowlers kept the pressure tight, with Yang Lili being the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for just 7 runs.
📌 Top Mongolian Batter: Tserenbold Narantuya (12 runs, 28 balls)
📌 Fall of Wickets: Quick collapses at 15/3 and 28/6 hurt momentum.
2️⃣ China’s Dominant Chase
China Women comfortably chased down the target in just 10.2 overs, with Zhang Mei top-scoring at 28 off 22 balls, hitting 5 boundaries.
📌 Final Score: 56/2 in 10.2 overs
📌 Winning Shot: Zhang’s boundary through extra cover
🔢 Match Summary: China Women Dominate with All-Round Performance
As per Cricbuzz, the match witnessed a dominant performance from China Women, who defeated Mongolia Women by a massive margin.
Final Scorecard:
- China Women: 148/5 (20 overs)
- Mongolia Women: 62 all out (16.4 overs)
- Result: China Women won by 86 runs
China’s top-order batters laid the foundation early, while the bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths to dismantle Mongolia’s chase.
🌟 Player of the Match: Yang Lili
For her phenomenal bowling spell that dismantled Mongolia’s top and middle order, Yang Lili was rightfully named Player of the Match.
📉 Mongolia’s Learning Curve
This was a learning curve for the Mongolian women’s team, still new to the international T20 circuit. Their lack of experience showed, particularly in:
- Running between the wickets
- Handling spin bowling
- Building partnerships
Despite the loss, their energy and sportsmanship were applauded, with commentators calling it a “brave fight from a developing cricket nation.”
Detailed stats and ball-by-ball analysis available at ESPN Cricinfo
📌 What This Means for the Tournament
With this win, China strengthens its position in the Women’s T20 Pentangular Series, while Mongolia continues to gain invaluable exposure. This match reflects the growing influence of women’s cricket in East Asia and efforts to bring parity with global standards.
📺 Where to Watch and Follow More
- Live Score & Stats: Cricbuzz Scorecard
- Detailed Commentary: TOI Live Match Update
- Full Scorecard: ESPN Cricinfo
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