Nepal lost to Hong Kong by two runs in the Women’s Day Cup, their second defeat of the series, while Hong Kong achieved a second consecutive victory. Nepal has one win, against Uganda, but their hopes for advancement are now jeopardized. Hong Kong’s successful batting and bowling secured their win.
The Women’s Day Cup saw Nepal face their second defeat against Hong Kong, losing by a mere two runs in Entebbe, Uganda. Throughout the series, Nepal achieved only one victory against the host team, Uganda, accumulating two points. Their earlier matches included a loss to Namibia by six wickets and a narrow win against Uganda by one wicket, keeping their hopes for the tournament alive until this match.
Hong Kong, on the other hand, celebrated their second consecutive win, totaling four points from three matches after previously losing their opening game against Uganda. In their second match, they secured a victory over Namibia by four wickets. Facing a target of 101 runs, Nepal managed to score only 98 runs, losing seven wickets in the process during their 20 overs.
Captain Indu Barma led the scoring for Nepal with 32 runs, followed by contributions from Puja Mahato with 19 runs, Bindu Rawal with 14 runs, Roma Thapa with 13 runs, and Sana Prabin with 10 runs. Hong Kong’s bowlers, Mariko Hill, Siu Mei Wai, and Chan Ka Ying, played a crucial role in restricting Nepal’s scoring.
During the match, Hong Kong batted first after winning the toss, achieving 100 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Natasha Miles was the standout performer for Hong Kong with 35 runs, supported by Mariko Hill and Yasmin Daswani, who scored 21 and 11 runs, respectively. In Nepal’s bowling attack, Captain Indu Barma and Ishwori Bista each took two wickets, while Puja Mahato and Rachana Kumari Chaudhary contributed one wicket each.
Nepal’s defeat to Hong Kong puts their chances of advancing in the Women’s Day Cup in jeopardy, despite their earlier win against Uganda. Hong Kong’s impressive performance secures them a strong position in the series, showcasing effective bowling and resilient batting. Consequently, the results of this match define the current standings and trajectory for both teams in the ongoing tournament.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
