UAE extend winning streak to 14 games with clean-sweep over Hong Kong

Chaya Mughal, the UAE captain, said the future of the women’s game in the country is in safe hands after her side closed out a series whitewash of Hong Kong.

The team continued their domination of their Asian rivals with a nine-wicket win in Ajman on Saturday morning, which was completed with more than 11 overs to spare.

It was a fourth win in successive days against the same opposition, and a 14th consecutive success in all in T20 internationals. The record longest winning sequence is 17 games, which was set by Thailand.

Mughal said her side’s focus is less on that record and more on making it to next year’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.

They will take part in an eight-team qualifying tournament later this year, possibly on home soil, with the top two sides advancing to the main event.

“Whatever we have planned so far, we have been able to fulfil it,” said Mughal, who took 2-8 as Hong Kong were dismissed for 62 at the Malek Cricket Ground.

“We are working towards the global qualifier. We have a set target in our minds and we are working hard towards that.

“Since we are working towards specific targets, whatever opportunities are coming our way we are trying to grab with both hands.

“Whether it is FairBreak [Invitational, in which four UAE players will be playing alongside global stars], or a World Cup Qualifier, everything feels like it is falling into place at the right time.

“We are really excited to be part of this. We want to be part of major tournaments and this season is really busy for us. This is the first time we have ever had so many things in the same season, which is really good.”

When she is not captaining the national cricket team, Mughal is a teacher. Her expertise in that profession probably serve her