The Nepalese women’s cricket team aimed to win the quadrangular series in Uganda but faced significant challenges, suffering four losses in five matches. Despite their ICC ranking, they were restricted to 51 runs against Uganda, marking one of their lowest performances. Captain Indu Barma acknowledged the team’s failure to execute their game plan effectively. To remain competitive, Nepal must secure a win against Hong Kong in their next match.
The Nepalese women’s cricket team entered the quadrangular series in Uganda with high hopes, as their head coach, Manoj Katwal, expressed the team’s ambitions to clinch the title. However, despite being ranked third among the participating teams based on ICC’s Women’s Team T20I ranking, the team suffered severe setbacks, recording four losses in five matches.
In this series, Namibia leads the rankings at 17th, followed by Uganda at 18th, while Nepal and Hong Kong sit at 21st and 22nd respectively. Nepal faced a significant defeat, losing to Uganda by 40 runs, restricting them to their third lowest total in T20I history, at just 51 runs.
Nepal’s struggles with batting were evident, with only two players, Captain Indu Barma and Kabita Joshi, managing to score in double figures. Barma noted, “We did not play our best cricket, and I did not take the responsibility from the front,” indicating areas in need of improvement.
Nepal started the match well with their bowling, taking two early wickets, but a pivotal 50-run partnership between Uganda’s Esther Iloku and Rita Musamali shifted momentum in favor of the hosts. As they prepare to face Hong Kong, Nepal finds itself at the bottom of the league standings, needing a win to improve their situation. In their previous match against Hong Kong, they narrowly lost by two runs.
In summary, the Nepali women’s cricket team’s aspirations to secure the quadrangular series title were undermined by poor performance and execution. Despite high rankings and initial expectations, they faced significant defeats, with crucial shortcomings in their batting strategy. With only one win against Uganda so far, their upcoming match against Hong Kong will be critical for their standings in the tournament.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
