Nepal lost to Namibia by 23 runs in a Women’s T20 International match in Uganda. Chasing a target of 126, Nepal could only score 102 runs. With this defeat, Nepal continues to struggle in the tournament, having lost three of their four matches so far.
Nepal faced Namibia in the Women’s Twenty20 International Cricket Tournament in Uganda, suffering a 23-run defeat. The match took place at the Entebbe Cricket Oval, where Nepal managed to score only 102 runs for 5 wickets while pursuing Namibia’s target of 126 runs.
Sana Praveen led Nepal’s batting with 31 runs, while Kabita Kunwar remained unbeaten at 17. Both Pooja Mahato and captain Indu Verma contributed to the score with 15 runs each. On the bowling front for Namibia, Evelyn Kejarukwa took 2 wickets, supported by Wilka Mwatil, Saima Tuhadelini, and Mikeli Mwatil, each claiming one wicket.
Namibia batted first after winning the toss, posting a total of 125 runs at the expense of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Key contributions from Yasmin Khan with 45 runs, Wilka Mwatil’s 20, Arasta Diegergaard’s unbeaten 16, and Sune Wittman’s 15 runs anchored Namibia’s innings.
Nepal’s Ishwari Bista was the standout performer with the ball, capturing 3 wickets, while Rachna Kumari Chaudhary took 2 wickets. Riya Sharma and Indu Verma each secured one wicket. This defeat marks the third loss for Nepal in the four-nation tournament, following a previous 6-wicket defeat to Namibia and a narrow 2-run defeat to Hong Kong. However, they achieved a victory against the host nation, Uganda, by 1 wicket.
Nepal is set to face Uganda again in their next match scheduled for tomorrow, hoping to improve their tournament standing.
In summary, Nepal’s Women’s T20 cricket team faced a setback against Namibia, losing by 23 runs. Key performances in batting and bowling were highlighted, with Nepal struggling to chase a target of 126 runs. This loss adds to their previous defeats in the tournament, although they managed to secure one win against Uganda. The upcoming match against Uganda provides an opportunity for redemption.
Original Source: english.khabarhub.com
