Opting to bowl first, China women dismissed their Mongol counterparts for 51 runs in 17.4 overs with left-arm spinner Mengting Liu claiming three wickets for just seven runs.

The 23-year-old was ably supported by her skipper Xu Qian (2/5) and Wang Huiying (2/9).

For Mongolia, Batjargal Ichinkhorloo (10 off 23) and Uugansuvd Bayarjavkhlan (12 off 20) were the only batters to score runs in double figures even though the top contributors in the innings were extras, so to say, with China gifting 18 such runs (one no ball, 16 wides and one leg bye).

The Chinese chase was also not devoid of concerns. Only two batters, Jing Yang (17 off 17) and Mengting Liu (11 off 11), breached the 10-run mark and interestingly enough, Mongol bowlers conceded exactly 18 extras (one no ball and 17 wides).

Skipper Odzaya Erdenebaatar produced an exemplary seam bowling exploits to claim three early wickets (3/17).

And with another pacer Tsendsuren Ariuntsetseg also getting into the act, claiming two wickets, Mongolia did threaten to pull off a heist.

But as it turned out, 52 runs was too small a target to defend.

Toss Update

China Women won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mongolia.

China Women Vs Mongolia Women: Full Squads

China: Huang Zhuo, Mingyue Zhu, Sun Meng Yao, Wenjing Yin, Zhi Xinyu, Han Lili, Zhang Xiangxue, Zheng Lili, Chen Jie (Wk), Zi Mei (Wk), Chen Xinyu, Mengting Liu, Xu Qian, Yang Yu Xuan

Mongolia: Bat-Amgalan Bulganchimeg, Ganbold Urjindulam, Odzaya Erdenebaatar, Batjargal Ichinkhorloo, Gansukh Anujin, Jargalsaikhan Erdenesuvd, Mendbayaar Enkhzul, Battsogt Narangerel (Wk), Enkhbold Khaliunaa (Wk), Battsetseg Namuunzul, Oyunsuvd Amarjargal, Tsendsuren Ariuntsetseg (c)

Earlier in the day, holders Hong Kong humbled Japan by 44 runs in the tournament opener.

The sixth edition of the regional T20 International competition, a five-team affair, featuring 12 matches, is being played at Yeonhui Cricket Ground from October 8 to 13.

China are the two-time champions (2015 and 2019) while Hong Kong are the most successful team in the history of the tournament (winners in 2017, 2022 and 2023).

Matchday 2 (Wednesday) will see clashes between hosts South Korea and Mongolia (6:30am IST/10:00am local) and China vs Hong Kong (10:30am IST/2:00pm local).