Nepal’s losing streak in the Women’s T20I Triangular Series continued with a fifth defeat to Thailand by five runs. Despite early batting struggles, a partnership offered some hope, but ultimately Nepal could only muster 101 runs, falling short of Thailand’s score of 106. With two matches remaining, Nepal aims to finish strong in the tournament.
Nepal’s Women’s T20I Triangular Series continued to be unfavorable as they faced Thailand and incurred their fourth consecutive defeat by five runs. This loss diminished Nepal’s chances of winning the series on home ground, while Thailand improved their standing, maintaining the top position with eight points after four victories at the TU Cricket Ground.
In the match, Thailand chose to bat first, managing to set a modest target of 106 runs by losing six wickets over 20 overs. Nepal’s batting struggled significantly, leading to a disastrous start at 8/4 within just over four overs. Despite this, a partnership between Puja Mahato and Rubina Chhetry provided some relief with a 44-run stand, though they ultimately finished their innings at 101/8 after struggling to chase down the target.
Rubina Chhetry was the highest scorer for Nepal, contributing 26 runs, while Puja Mahato chipped in with 18 runs from 28 balls. Despite a few late efforts by Roma Thapa and Kabita Joshi, who made 19 and 24 runs respectively, Nepal couldn’t secure the win. Thipatcha Putthawong excelled in Thailand’s bowling lineup, taking four wickets, and Phannita Maya netted two wickets for Nepal.
In Thailand’s innings, they experienced a rough start, sinking to 56/6, but Thipatcha and Chanida Sutthiruang built a vital unbeaten partnership worth 50 runs. Thipatcha finished with 25 runs, while Chanida contributed 27, which was essential for Thailand’s recovery from a shaky beginning to reach their total. Meanwhile, Nepal’s Manisha Upadhayay stood out with the ball, taking three wickets, accompanied by contributions from Puja Mahato and Rachana Chaudhary, each securing one wicket.
The Women’s T20I Triangular Series is a competitive tournament involving multiple teams where each team plays against the others, with the goal of accumulating points to win the series. Nepal, hosting the tournament, aimed to perform well on their home turf. However, multiple defeats have hindered their opportunities, notably against Thailand, who have performed strongly throughout the series. The teams are vying for the title, making every match crucial for standings and morale.
Nepal’s struggles in the Women’s T20I Triangular Series continued with a narrow defeat to Thailand, marking their fourth loss. The game highlighted weaknesses in Nepal’s batting order, despite some notable performances. Thailand’s victory reinforces their position as series leaders, while Nepal still has two matches remaining to end on a positive note and regain confidence before concluding the tournament.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
