Nepal lost to Namibia by six wickets in a T20I series match in Uganda. After rain delays, the target was reduced to 71 runs, which Namibia chased down in 14.5 overs. Nepal scored 92 runs in their innings, and the team faces Uganda next in the series.
The Nepal women’s cricket team faced defeat against Namibia by six wickets during the four-nation T20I series held at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Uganda. Following rain delays that prompted a revision of the match using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, Namibia was tasked with chasing a target of 71 runs in 15 overs. They successfully completed this chase, reaching the target in 14.5 overs while losing four wickets.
Mekelaye Mwatile led Namibia’s scoring with 26 runs from 35 balls, while Jurriene Diergaardt contributed a quick 13. Other notable scores included Edelle van Zyl with eight runs, Sune Wittmann, the captain, with seven runs, and Yasmeen Khan and Wilka Mwatile adding six and five runs, respectively. For Nepal, the bowling attack saw contributions from Captain Indu Verma, Kabita Joshi, Pooja Mahato, and Ishwori Bista, each claiming one wicket.
Nepal batted first after losing the toss, amassing a total of 92 runs before being dismissed in 20 overs. Key performers for Nepal included Samjhana Khadka, who scored 18 runs off 11 balls, Ishwari Bista with 17 runs, Kabita Joshi contributing 16 runs, and Pooja Mahato adding 13 runs to the tally. Nepal also benefitted from an additional 15 runs awarded during the match.
Looking ahead, Nepal will play its second match against Uganda on Sunday and has upcoming fixtures against Hong Kong on March 10, Namibia again on March 12, Uganda once more on March 13, and Hong Kong on March 14.
This defeat highlights the challenges faced by the Nepali women’s team in this competitive series as they look to improve their performance in the forthcoming matches.
In summary, Nepal’s women’s cricket team encountered a challenging match against Namibia, resulting in a six-wicket loss due to rain disruptions and a reduced target. Despite scoring 92 runs, they could not defend this total effectively. Looking forward, Nepal aims to bounce back in their subsequent matches against Uganda and Hong Kong.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
