Tuesday 28 / October / 2025
MUSCAT: Omani women cricketers Jayadhanya Gunasekar and Lujaina Sajid returned home with invaluable experience after featuring in the YSD Malaysian Super Women Series 2025, a franchise-based T20 cricket tournament that brought together leading players from across ICC Associate nations.
The third edition of the event, held at the Borneo Cricket Ground in Kuching, Sarawak, concluded late last month with the Southern Jaguars lifting the title.
The competition featured 40 Malaysian players and 35 overseas cricketers from seven associate countries, who were drafted into five teams — Central Super Girls, Eastern Lioness, Northern Queens, Southern Jaguars, and Western Wonder Women.
Representing Oman and Western Wonder Women, Jayadhanya made a strong impact, taking eight wickets in five matches to finish among the tournament’s top five wicket-takers. Her best figures of 3 for 7 underlined her growing consistency and confidence with the ball.
Speaking on her return, Jayadhanya said: “The 3rd edition of the YSD Malaysian Super Women Series was an unforgettable experience. It was my first time taking part in this league, and it will remain one of the most cherished tournaments in my life.”
She added: “I thank Oman Cricket for giving me this opportunity and the Malaysian Cricket Association for conducting such a well-organised event. Playing with and against top players from various Associate countries was truly remarkable and a great learning experience.”
Her compatriot Lujaina Sajid, who represented the Eastern Lioness, did not get a chance to feature in a match but described the tour as a significant learning curve. “My tour to Malaysia was a valuable learning experience. Representing my country abroad for the first time taught me professionalism and confidence. Interacting with senior players from different countries gave me new perspectives and inspired me to keep improving,” she said.
This is the second year in a row that Oman Cricket has sent women cricketers to play in the tournament. Last year, Fiza Javed and Sameera Khan had represented in the Malaysian Super Women Series.
For Oman’s developing women’s cricket programme, such international exposure marks an encouraging step forward. The recent participation in the Malaysian franchise series reflects the growing opportunities for Omani cricketers to compete and learn on global platforms, building the foundation for a stronger and more experienced national side.
