Nepal lost to Namibia by six wickets in the Women’s T20I series match. The game at Entebbe was reduced to 15 overs due to rain, with Namibia chasing down a revised target of 71 runs. Key player Mekelaye Mwatile scored 26 runs, while Nepal scored 92 runs in their innings. Nepal’s next match is against Uganda on Sunday.
In the Women’s T20I series, Nepal faced a defeat against Namibia by six wickets, taking place at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Uganda. After rain interruptions led to a reduction in overs, Nepal’s target of 93 runs was adjusted to 71 runs in a 15-over format. Namibia successfully chased this target, scoring 73 runs for four wickets in 14.5 overs.
Mekelaye Mwatile was the top scorer for Namibia, amassing 26 runs from 35 balls. Other contributions included Jurriene Diergaardt with 13 runs and Edelle van Zyl, who made eight runs. Captain Sune Wittmann and Yasmeen Khan scored seven and six runs, respectively, while Wilka Mwatile added five runs. For Nepal, Indu Verma, Kabita Joshi, Pooja Mahato, and Ishwori Bista each claimed one wicket.
Nepal batted first, after losing the toss, and managed 92 runs with ten wickets lost in 20 overs. Key performances included Samjhana Khadka, who scored 18 runs, Ishwari Bista with 17 runs, and Kabita Joshi contributing 16 runs. Additionally, Nepal received 15 runs as extras.
Looking ahead, Nepal’s next match is against Uganda on Sunday, followed by encounters with Hong Kong on March 10, Namibia again on March 12, and another match against Uganda on March 13, concluding with Hong Kong on March 14.
Nepal’s loss to Namibia highlights challenges in the T20 series, particularly the impact of rain and reduced overs on match dynamics. Despite a solid batting effort led by Samjhana Khadka, the team could not defend their total effectively. The upcoming matches will be crucial for Nepal to regroup and improve their performance.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
