Nepal’s women’s team faced a six-wicket defeat against Namibia in the Women’s Day T20 International Series. They posted 92 runs and were unable to defend a revised target of 71 runs due to rain. The match marked the first encounter between Nepal and Namibia, with Nepal’s next match against Uganda on March 9.
The Nepali women’s cricket team commenced their participation in the Women’s Day Twenty20 International Series unfavorably, incurring a six-wicket defeat to Namibia under the Duckworth-Lewis method in Entebbe, Uganda. Winning the toss, Nepal opted to bat, but they were restricted to a mere 92 runs across 20 overs. Rain interruptions necessitated a revised target of 71 runs in 15 overs for Namibia, who successfully achieved this target, reaching 75 runs for the loss of four wickets in 14.5 overs.
Mekelaye Mwatile emerged as Namibia’s leading scorer with 26 runs, aided by Arrasta Diergaardt who contributed an unbeaten 13 runs. In Nepal’s innings, top performances came from opener Samjhana Khadka, who scored 18 runs off 11 balls, and Kabita Joshi, who provided 16 runs from 31 deliveries. Puja Mahato and Ishwori Bist added 13 and 17 runs, respectively, while Namibia’s bowlers excelled, particularly Wilk Mwatile and Mekelaye Mwatile, who took a total of six wickets.
This match was significant as it marked the inaugural meeting between the women’s teams of Nepal and Namibia, and it was the first time the Nepali women’s team competed outside the Asian continent. The T20 series features a double round-robin format with hosts Uganda, Nepal, Namibia, and Hong Kong participating, with the top teams advancing to the final.
In related news, hosts Uganda commenced their tournament with a convincing win against Hong Kong, successfully chasing down a target of 76 runs, ending with 78 runs for two wickets in 17.2 overs. Nepal’s next match is scheduled against host Uganda on March 9 (Sunday).
The Nepali women’s cricket team faced a challenging start to the Women’s Day T20 International Series with a six-wicket loss to Namibia. Notably, their performance was hindered by rain interruptions, and the match marked a historic occasion for both teams. As they look forward to their next encounter against Uganda, the overall structure of the league holds promise for competitive play among the participating teams.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
