The Nepali women’s cricket team aimed for success in Uganda but suffered four losses out of five matches in the quadrangular series. Despite their third-place ICC ranking, they struggled significantly, including a defeat by Uganda where they were dismissed for only 51 runs. With one game remaining against Hong Kong, their hopes of advancing are slim due to their performances.
The Nepali women’s cricket team, despite ranking third in the ICC Women’s T20I standings among four participating teams, experienced a disappointing performance at the quadrangular series in Uganda. Their aspirations to secure the title were dashed as they recorded four losses out of five games, culminating in a 40-run defeat against the host nation Uganda.
Under the guidance of head coach Manoj Katwal, the team aimed to excel but ultimately fell short. The ICC rankings placed Namibia as the highest at 17th, Uganda at 18th, with Nepal and Hong Kong at 21st and 22nd respectively. Nepal lost to Uganda while attempting to chase a target of 92 runs, collapsing to a mere 51 runs within 17.1 overs.
Captain Indu Barma acknowledged the team did not perform optimally, stating, “We did not play our best cricket, and I did not take the responsibility from the front.” Only Barma and Kabita Joshi managed to score in double figures, highlighting the team’s struggle with execution. Despite an early advantage with two Ugandan openers dismissed quickly, Nepal could not capitalize on this momentum.
Nepal’s upcoming match against Hong Kong is crucial, as a victory is essential for them to remain competitive in the tournament. Currently, Hong Kong leads with a chance to advance to the finals if they win. Both Namibia and Uganda also maintain six points from five games, while Nepal sits at the bottom of the standings, having only secured two points from their singular win against Uganda on March 9.
In conclusion, the Nepal women’s cricket team faced significant challenges in the quadrangular series in Uganda, reflected in their disappointing performance. Their ambitious goals to claim the title were not realized due to deficient execution and batting failures. With their final match against Hong Kong looming, the team must leverage their previous win to aspire for improvement and attempt to conclude the series on a high note.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
