Nepal lost to Hong Kong by two runs in the Women’s Day Cup, marking their second defeat in the series. With only one victory against Uganda, Nepal’s chances for the finals have diminished. Hong Kong, on the other hand, secured their second win, totaling four points in the tournament.
Nepal faced their second defeat in the Women’s Day Cup Twenty20 International Series, narrowly losing to Hong Kong by just two runs in Entebbe, Uganda. Out of three matches played thus far, the Nepali women secured only one victory against host Uganda, accumulating two points in total. They lost their first match to Namibia by six wickets but managed a close win against Uganda by a single wicket, initially keeping hopes for the finals alive.
The defeat against Hong Kong significantly jeopardizes Nepal’s chances in the series. In contrast, Hong Kong achieved their second consecutive victory, totaling four points after competing in three matches. They had previously lost to Uganda by eight wickets before bouncing back to defeat Namibia by four wickets in their second outing.
In the match against Hong Kong, Nepal chased a target of 101 runs but ultimately fell short, scoring 98 runs for the loss of seven wickets after batting out the full 20 overs. Captain Indu Barma led the team’s scoring with 32 runs, while Puja Mahato contributed 19 runs, and Bindu Rawal added 14 runs. Roma Thapa remained not out at 13 runs, and Sana Prabin scored 10 runs.
Mariko Hill was instrumental for Hong Kong with two wickets, supported by Siu Mei Wai and Chan Ka Ying, who each took one wicket. Earlier, after losing the toss, Hong Kong was invited to bat first, managing a total of 100 runs losing seven wickets. Natasha Miles topped the scoring with 35 runs, followed by Mariko Hill with 21 runs and Yasmin Daswani who was not out at 11 runs. For Nepal’s bowling, Captain Indu Barma and Ishwori Bista each claimed two wickets, while Puja Mahato and Rachana Kumari Chaudhary contributed one wicket each.
Nepal’s defeat against Hong Kong has severely impacted their standing in the Women’s Day Cup, with only one victory against Uganda in three matches to date. Hong Kong, improving their performance, has secured two consecutive wins and is in a stronger position with four points. The outcome highlights the competitive nature of the series and the critical need for Nepal to perform better in upcoming matches to maintain their hopes for advancement.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
