Nepal lost to Namibia by 23 runs in the Women’s T20 International Cricket Tournament in Uganda. Chasing 126, Nepal only managed 102 runs. Sana Praveen was the top scorer with 31 runs, while Ishwari Bista took 3 wickets. This loss adds to Nepal’s struggles in the tournament.
In the Women’s T20 International Cricket Tournament held in Uganda, Nepal faced a setback, losing to Namibia by 23 runs. The match took place at the Entebbe Cricket Oval, where Nepal, chasing a target of 126 runs set by Namibia, managed to score only 102 runs for the loss of 5 wickets.
Sana Praveen emerged as Nepal’s top scorer with 31 runs, while Kabita Kunwar remained not out on 17. Additionally, Pooja Mahato and captain Indu Verma contributed 15 runs each to the team’s total. The bowling performance for Namibia was led by Evelyn Kejarukwa, who claimed 2 wickets, alongside Wilka Mwatil, Saima Tuhadelini, and Mikeli Mwatil, each capturing one wicket.
Namibia batted first after winning the toss, accumulating 125 runs at the expense of 8 wickets during their 20 overs. Yasmin Khan was the standout performer for Namibia, scoring 45 runs, followed by Wilka Mwatil with 20 runs, Arasta Diegergaard who scored 16 not out, and Sune Wittman with 15 runs.
On the bowling front for Nepal, Ishwari Bista proved effective, taking 3 wickets, while Rachna Kumari Chaudhary secured 2 wickets. Riya Sharma and captain Indu Verma each added one wicket to the tally. This match marked the third defeat for Nepal in the four-nation tournament, having earlier lost to Namibia by 6 wickets in their first encounter.
In conclusion, Nepal’s persistent struggles in the Women’s T20 International Cricket Tournament continue, now with three losses out of four matches, including a defeat by Namibia. Despite notable individual performances, the team must regroup and strategize as they prepare for their upcoming match against Uganda. The results highlight the challenges faced and the areas in need of improvement for future games.
Original Source: english.khabarhub.com
