Nepal’s women’s cricket team secured its first victory in the Four-Nation Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament by defeating Uganda by one wicket. After an earlier loss to Namibia, Nepal chased down a target of 76 runs, ending with 77/9 in 19.5 overs. Key performances included Sana Prabin’s 17 runs and Puja Mahato’s three wickets. Upcoming matches are scheduled against Hong Kong and Namibia. The tournament features Nepal, Namibia, Hong Kong, and Uganda.
Nepal’s women’s cricket team achieved its inaugural victory in the Four-Nation Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament hosted in Uganda, emerging with a one-wicket win against the local team. This match marked Nepal’s second, following a six-wicket loss to Namibia. Uganda batted first, setting a target of 76 runs, but Nepal successfully chased it down, scoring 77 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 19.5 overs.
In the batting department for Nepal, Sana Prabin led the scoring with 17 runs, while Puja Mahato and Rubina Chhetri contributed 16 and 10 runs, respectively. On the bowling side, Puja Mahato excelled by capturing three wickets, and Captain Indu Verma supported her team with two wickets. This match resulted in Uganda’s first loss of the tournament, following their prior victory against Hong Kong.
The format of the Four-Nation Tournament includes Nepal, Namibia, Hong Kong, and host Uganda, with each team competing in two matches against all other opponents. The upcoming fixtures for Nepal are scheduled as follows: March 10 against Hong Kong, March 12 against Namibia, March 13 against Uganda, and March 14 against Hong Kong. The tournament’s top two teams after the league matches will progress to the final.
Nepal’s squad comprises a talented group of players, including Captain Indu Verma, Rubina Chhetri, Puja Mahato, Alisha Kumari Yadav, Sana Prabin, Roma Thapa, Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Mamata Chaudhary, Kabita Joshi, Riya Sharma, Rajamati Airee, Rachana Chaudhary, and Ishwori Bista.
In summary, Nepal’s women’s cricket team celebrated a notable victory against Uganda, marking a positive turnaround in the Four-Nation Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament. With contributions from key players and strong teamwork, they are poised for future matches that will further define their position in the tournament. As they progress to face Hong Kong and Namibia, their focus will be on securing a spot in the final.
Original Source: thehimalayantimes.com
