Muscat - Oman women scripted a landmark chapter in their cricket history on Sunday, securing a maiden place in the knockout stage of the ACC Women’s Premier Cup after a commanding 44-run victory over the Philippines in their final Group B match in Bangi, Malaysia. In the four previous editions of the tournament, starting from 2018, Oman had failed to advance to the knockout rounds. The result ensured Oman finished second in Group B behind the UAE and advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time in the tournament’s history. While the UAE still have a match in hand, their superior net run rate guarantees top spot in the group. After being put into bat, Oman posted a competitive 141…