Nepal suffered a narrow two-run defeat to Hong Kong in the Women’s Day Cup Twenty20 International Series, marking their second loss in the tournament. With only one win against Uganda, Nepal’s chances of advancing have been diminished. In contrast, Hong Kong achieved their second consecutive win, enhancing their position on the table.
Nepal faced its second defeat in the Women’s Day Cup Twenty20 International Series, losing by just two runs to Hong Kong in Entebbe, Uganda, on Monday. This outcome means that, out of three matches played, Nepal managed to secure only one win against the host, Uganda, resulting in a total of two points on the standings. Nepal’s initial loss came against Namibia by six wickets, followed by a narrow victory over Uganda by one wicket, momentarily keeping their hopes intact in the series.
The loss to Hong Kong has particularly hampered Nepal’s opportunity to advance further in the tournament. Conversely, Hong Kong achieved their second consecutive victory, accumulating four points from three matches. After a loss to Uganda by eight wickets in their opening match, Hong Kong rebounded by defeating Namibia in their subsequent encounter by four wickets.
In the match against Hong Kong, Nepal was tasked with chasing a target of 101 runs. Despite batting through all 20 overs, the team fell short, concluding the innings with 98 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Captain Indu Barma led the scoring for Nepal with 32 runs, while Puja Mahato and Bindu Rawal contributed 19 and 14 runs, respectively. Roma Thapa remained not out with 13 runs, and Sana Prabin added 10 runs to the total.
Hong Kong’s bowling attack included Mariko Hill, who claimed two wickets, while Siu Mei Wai and Chan Ka Ying each took one wicket. Earlier, after losing the toss, Hong Kong batted first, posting a total of 100 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs. Natasha Miles was the top scorer for Hong Kong with 35 runs, and she was supported by Mariko Hill with 21 runs as well as an unbeaten contribution of 11 runs from Yasmin Daswani. For Nepal, Indu Barma and Ishwori Bista each took two wickets while Puja Mahato and Rachana Kumari Chaudhary accounted for one wicket each.
In summary, Nepal’s narrow loss to Hong Kong in the Women’s Day Cup has jeopardized their chances of progressing in the series, leaving them with only two points. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s successive victories have strengthened their position in the tournament as they move closer to contention for the final. Key performances from both teams have showcased their competitiveness, indicating the dynamic nature of the series.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
