Nepal lost to Hong Kong by 2 runs in the Women’s Day Cup, leaving them with only 2 points. Hong Kong secured their second win, totaling 4 points. Nepal scored 98 runs chasing a 101 run target set by Hong Kong. Captain Indu Barma led Nepal’s scoring with 32 runs. Hong Kong had a strong bowling performance and solid batting contributions from their key players.
Nepal women’s cricket team faced their second defeat at the Women’s Day Cup, losing to Hong Kong by just two runs in Entebbe, Uganda. With only one victory against host Uganda, Nepal now holds two points in the standings, having lost earlier to Namibia by six wickets.
In contrast, Hong Kong achieved their second consecutive victory, accumulating four points from three matches. They previously lost to Uganda by eight wickets before overcoming Namibia by four wickets.
Set to chase a target of 101 runs from Hong Kong, Nepal managed to score 98 runs at the cost of seven wickets over the full 20 overs. Captain Indu Barma was the top scorer with 32 runs, followed by Puja Mahato with 19, and Bindu Rawal contributing 14 runs.
In the bowling department for Hong Kong, Mariko Hill took two wickets, supported by Siu Mei Wai and Chan Ka Ying, who each secured one wicket.
Hong Kong, batting first after winning the toss, scored a total of 100 runs, losing seven wickets in their allotted overs. Natasha Miles was the standout performer with 35 runs, while Mariko Hill contributed 21 runs and Yasmin Daswani remained unbeaten with 11 runs. Nepal’s bowlers showed resilience, with Captain Indu Barma and Ishwori Bista claiming two wickets each, supplemented by Puja Mahato and Rachana Kumari Chaudhary, who accounted for one wicket each.
Nepal’s narrow defeat against Hong Kong significantly impacts their Women’s Day Cup campaign, leaving them with limited options to secure a place in the finals. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s consecutive victories demonstrate their improved performance in the series. With the tournament progressing, both teams must maintain their form to achieve their respective goals.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
