Nepal’s women’s cricket team achieved a one-wicket victory over Uganda in the Four-Nation Women’s T20 Tournament, following a previous loss to Namibia. Key contributions included 17 runs from Sana Prabin and three wickets from Puja Mahato. Upcoming fixtures include matches against Hong Kong and Namibia, aiming for a spot in the finals.
Nepal’s women’s cricket team achieved a significant victory against Uganda, winning by one wicket in the ongoing Four-Nation Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament held in Uganda. This win was pivotal for Nepal, following a previous six-wicket loss to Namibia. Uganda batted first, concluding their innings at 76 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs, setting a target for Nepal.
Nepal successfully chased down the target, scoring 77 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 19.5 overs. Key contributions for Nepal came from Sana Prabin, who scored 17 runs, while Puja Mahato and Rubina Chhetri added 16 and 10 runs, respectively. On the bowling side, Puja Mahato excelled by taking three wickets, complemented by Captain Indu Verma, who secured two wickets.
This match marked Uganda’s first loss in the tournament, following their earlier victory over Hong Kong. The tournament comprises four teams: Nepal, Namibia, Hong Kong, and host Uganda, where each team will play two matches against every other participant.
Upcoming fixtures for Nepal include matches against Hong Kong on March 10, Namibia on March 12, Uganda again on March 13, and a rematch against Hong Kong on March 14. The tournament will culminate in a final where the top two teams will advance based on their performance in the league stage.
Nepal’s squad features several talented players, including Captain Indu Verma, Rubina Chhetri, Puja Mahato, and others, totaling 13 participants. This diverse and skillful team aims to continue its momentum in the remaining matches of the tournament.
Nepal’s women’s team has made a strong statement in the Four-Nation T20 Cricket Tournament by securing a crucial one-wicket victory against Uganda. With solid performances from players like Sana Prabin and Puja Mahato, the team aims to build on this success as they prepare for upcoming challenges against Hong Kong and Namibia. The team’s composition and recent form suggest a promising outlook as they seek to advance to the finals.
Original Source: thehimalayantimes.com
