The Myanmar national women’s cricket team secured the championship trophy at the Merlion Trophy Singapore Women’s Cricket Championships 2024, held from 20 to 30 October in Singapore. Competing against host Singapore and Kuwait in a round-robin format, Myanmar triumphed over Kuwait in the finals to claim first place. Additionally, the team also achieved third place in the Belt and Road Women’’s T20I tournament in Hangzhou, China, which was held from 31 October to 10 November. This tournament featured a knockout format with teams from China, Hong Kong, Mongolia, and Myanmar. Hong Kong took first place, with China in second and Myanmar in third.

On their return, the Myanmar women’s team was warmly welcomed at Yangon International Airport by U Than Win, president of the Myanmar Cricket Federation, along with officials from the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education. — Arkar Linn/KZL