Nepal triumphed with a narrow one-wicket victory over Uganda in the Four-Nation Women’s T20 Cup. After choosing to bowl, Nepal restricted Uganda to 75 runs and successfully chased the target with only one wicket remaining. Key players included Sana Praveen and Puja Mahato, while Uganda’s Janet Mbabazi excelled in bowling. Nepal’s next matches are against Hong Kong and Namibia, with a rematch against Uganda planned.
In a thrilling encounter at the Four-Nation Women’s T20 Cup in Uganda, Nepal secured a hard-fought victory over Uganda by just one wicket. The match concluded dramatically, with Nepal successfully chasing down Uganda’s total on the final delivery.
Nepal won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that paid off as they restricted Uganda to a mere 75 runs. In their response, while facing a challenging target, Nepal managed to finish at 76 for 9 with only one wicket remaining.
Sana Praveen emerged as the top scorer for Nepal, contributing 17 runs, followed closely by Puja Mahato with 16 runs. Rubina Chhetri added 10 runs, while captain Indu Barma and Kabita Joshi faced difficulties, scoring just 6 and 0 respectively. The lower order did not fare much better, yet Riya Sharma and Ishwari Bista played pivotal roles in guiding Nepal to their victory with their modest contributions.
Janet Mbabazi was Uganda’s standout bowler, taking 3 wickets, with Sarah Walaza contributing 2 wickets in a tightly contested low-scoring game. Looking ahead, Nepal will face Hong Kong on March 10 and 14, Namibia on March 12, and a rematch against Uganda on March 13. The top two teams from the league will move on to the final.
Nepal’s narrow win has kept their tournament aspirations alive as they prepare for more matches in this double round-robin format, indicating that more exciting cricket lies ahead.
Nepal’s victory over Uganda by one wicket in the Women’s T20 Cup highlights their resilience and determination in the tournament. Despite facing a challenging batting performance, they successfully chased a modest target, demonstrating the thrill of competition in a tightly contested match. As they move forward in the tournament, their upcoming matches promise to be crucial for securing a spot in the finals.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
