Leko leads the charge with the ball
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Croatia navigate early wobble to seal chase
Chasing a modest target of 86, Croatia Women faced an early test when they lost three wickets in the opening exchanges. The pressure mounted briefly as the scoreboard read 48 when Pavla Senjug fell in the fifth over, forcing the middle order to steady the ship. Despite the early setbacks, the visitors remained composed, ensuring the required run rate never became an issue.
Mia Durdevac anchored the chase with a measured 22 off 37 balls, providing the stability needed to guide her side home. Supported by the efforts of Leko and Dora Pavelic, who both contributed to the team's clinical approach, Croatia successfully reached the target with seven wickets in hand. The victory highlights Croatia's ability to manage pressure during a chase, even after losing early wickets, as they comfortably secured the win to continue their campaign in the tri-series.
