Nepal’s women’s cricket team won its first match in the Four-Nation T20 Tournament, defeating Uganda by one wicket after previously losing to Namibia. Uganda scored 76 runs, while Nepal successfully chased 77 runs, with top performances from Sana Prabin and Puja Mahato. Upcoming fixtures include matches against Hong Kong and Namibia.
Nepal’s women’s cricket team achieved its first victory in the Four-Nation Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament in Uganda, defeating the host team by one wicket. This win came after Nepal had previously lost to Namibia by six wickets. In their match against Uganda, the home team batted first, setting a target of 76 runs and concluding their innings at 76/7 after 20 overs. Nepal successfully chased down the score with a total of 77 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 19.5 overs.
Sana Prabin led Nepal’s batting with a score of 17 runs. Puja Mahato and Rubina Chhetri contributed 16 and 10 runs, respectively. On the bowling side, Puja Mahato was outstanding, taking three wickets, while Captain Indu Verma supported the effort with two wickets. This match marked Uganda’s first defeat in the tournament, having previously secured a win against Hong Kong.
The Four-Nation Tournament includes Nepal, Namibia, Hong Kong, and host Uganda, with a structure that sees each team compete against every other team twice. Looking ahead, Nepal’s upcoming fixtures include matches scheduled against Hong Kong on March 10, Namibia on March 12, Uganda again on March 13, and a final game against Hong Kong on March 14. The top two teams will proceed to the finals after the league stage concludes.
Nepal’s squad comprises Captain Indu Verma, along with players like Rubina Chhetri, Puja Mahato, Alisha Kumari Yadav, Sana Prabin, Roma Thapa, Bindu Rawal, and others, totaling sixteen team members. Each player will play a crucial role as the tournament progresses.
Nepal’s women’s team claimed a significant victory against Uganda in the Four-Nation T20 tournament, marking their first win after an earlier defeat by Namibia. With key contributions in batting and bowling, the team’s next matches will be critical for their advancement in the tournament. The competition remains tight, with relevant fixtures against Hong Kong and Namibia approaching, and a chance to secure a spot in the finals.
Original Source: thehimalayantimes.com
