Nepal secured a narrow victory over Uganda by one wicket in the Four-Nation Women’s T-20 Cricket Tournament held in Uganda. With a target of 76 runs, Nepal successfully chased it down, marking Uganda’s first defeat in the tournament. The Nepali team includes standout players such as Captain Indu Verma and Puja Mahato, who excelled in both batting and bowling.
On March 9, during the Four-Nation Women’s T-20 Cricket Tournament in Uganda, Nepal achieved its first victory by defeating Uganda by one wicket. The match marked Nepal’s second game in the tournament, following a previous loss to Namibia by six wickets. Uganda set a target of 76 runs after losing seven wickets in 20 overs, which Nepal successfully reached with a score of 77 runs, losing 9 wickets in the process.
Sana Prabin was Nepal’s top scorer with 17 runs, while teammates Puja Mahato and Rubina Chhetri contributed 16 and 10 runs, respectively. Additionally, Puja Mahato was instrumental in the bowling department, claiming three wickets, and Captain Indu Verma took two wickets. This match resulted in Uganda’s first defeat in the tournament, having previously secured a win against Hong Kong.
The tournament features four teams: Nepal, Namibia, Hong Kong, and the host nation Uganda. Each team will compete in two matches against all other teams. Following this game, Nepal is scheduled to face Hong Kong on March 10, Namibia on March 12, Uganda again on March 13, and finally Hong Kong on March 14. The two teams with the highest scores at the end of the series will advance to the final match.
The Nepali women’s cricket team includes Captain Indu Verma, alongside Rubina Chhetri, Puja Mahato, Alisha Kumari Yadav, Sana Prabin, Roma Thapa, Bindu Rawal, Samjhana Khadka, Mamata Chaudhary, Kabita Joshi, Riya Sharma, Rajamati Airee, Rachana Chaudhary, and Ishwori Bista.
Nepal’s remarkable victory over Uganda by one wicket highlights their resilience in the ongoing Four-Nation Women’s T-20 Cricket Tournament. Following a loss to Namibia, this win signifies a turning point for the team. Looking ahead, Nepal aims to build on this momentum as they compete against Hong Kong and Namibia, aspiring to secure a place in the finals of the tournament.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
