The Nepali women’s cricket team is traveling to Uganda for a T20I series from March 8 to 16, seeking victory after previous losses to stronger teams. The team, led by coach Manoj Katwal, expresses confidence in their preparation and aims to exploit their opponents’ weaknesses. This series will allow them to showcase their growth amidst the challenge of historical encounters.
The Nepali women’s cricket team is set to compete in a T20I series in Uganda from March 8 to 16, participating in the Women’s Day Cup-2025 alongside Uganda, Hong Kong, and Namibia. Following a challenging tri-series where Nepal lost all six matches to the Netherlands and Thailand, team coach Manoj Katwal has emphasized a strong determination to secure victory in this upcoming series.
Coach Katwal leads a 14-member squad and expressed confidence in their preparation, having recently undergone intensive training following the selection of the final squad from an initial pool of 18 players. Katwal remains optimistic that the current opponents will offer a more favorable challenge than their recent rivals, stating, “Our opponents in Uganda will not be as tough as Thailand and the Netherlands.”
At the farewell ceremony, CAN Secretary Paras Khadka remarked on the growing popularity of women’s cricket in Nepal and encouraged the team to avoid pressuring themselves despite their prior losses. Katwal acknowledged improvements in their gameplay and noted the contribution of Monika, the new strength and conditioning coach, to the team’s fitness.
As for the matches against Namibia and the other teams, this competition marks the first T20I encounter for the Nepali women against Namibia. Historically, Nepal has faced Uganda and Hong Kong multiple times. Although Nepal came out victorious in previous meetings with Hong Kong, their last series against Uganda was quite challenging, resulting in significant losses.
In conclusion, the Nepali women’s cricket team approaches the T20I series in Uganda with renewed hope and determination, seeking to break their losing streak. With a focus on fitness improvements and strategic gameplay, they aim to demonstrate their capabilities against their opponents. The upcoming matches present an opportunity for the team to uplift themselves and strengthen their standing in international women’s cricket.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
