Nepal secured a crucial victory over Uganda by one wicket in the Four-Nation Women’s T-20 Cricket Tournament. Despite an earlier loss to Namibia, Nepal managed to chase down a target of 76 runs, with key contributions from Sana Prabin and Puja Mahato. The tournament features four teams competing in a round-robin format, with Nepal’s future matches scheduled against Hong Kong and Namibia.
On March 9, Nepal achieved its first victory in the ongoing Four-Nation Women’s T-20 Cricket Tournament in Uganda, triumphing over the host team, Uganda, by one wicket in their second match. Previously, Nepal had faced a defeat against Namibia by six wickets.
Uganda set a target of 76 runs after losing seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Nepal successfully chased down the target, finishing with nine wickets lost in 19.5 overs. Sana Prabin was Nepal’s top scorer with 17 runs, supported by Puja Mahato and Rubina Chhetri with 16 and 10 runs, respectively.
In terms of bowling, Puja Mahato excelled with three wickets, while Captain Indu Verma contributed by taking two wickets. This match marked Uganda’s first loss in the tournament, having previously defeated Hong Kong in their opening game.
The tournament includes four teams: Nepal, Namibia, Hong Kong, and the host, Uganda. Each team is scheduled to compete against one another twice. Nepal’s upcoming matches will be against Hong Kong on March 10, Namibia on March 12, and back against Uganda on March 13, with a final match on March 14 between the top two scoring teams.
The Nepali women’s cricket team consists of notable players including Captain Verma, Rubina Chhetri, Puja Mahato, Alisha Kumari Yadav, and several others, aiming for continued success in the tournament.
Nepal’s recent victory against Uganda marks an important achievement in their campaign at the Four-Nation Women’s T-20 Cricket Tournament. With valuable contributions from both their batsmen and bowlers, this win sets a positive tone for their upcoming matches against Hong Kong and Namibia, as they compete for a place in the final.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
