Nepal triumphed over Uganda by one wicket in the Four-Nation Women’s T20 Cup, successfully chasing a target of 75 runs on the final ball. Key players included Sana Praveen with 17 runs and bowlers Janet Mbabazi and Sarah Walaza for Uganda. Nepal’s next matches will determine their standing in the tournament.
Nepal achieved a nail-biting one-wicket victory against Uganda in the ongoing Four-Nation Women’s T20 Cup in Uganda. The match concluded with Nepal successfully chasing down Uganda’s modest total of 75 runs on the very last ball, exemplifying a dramatic finish to this exciting encounter.
Winning the toss, Nepal elected to bowl first, a decision that proved advantageous as they restricted Uganda to a mere 75 runs. In their chase, Nepal faced considerable difficulty but ultimately managed to secure their win, finishing at 76 for 9, with just one wicket remaining.
Sana Praveen emerged as the top scorer for Nepal, amassing 17 runs, while Puja Mahato contributed 16 runs. Rubina Chhetri added 10 runs, but the match was otherwise a struggle for the Nepali batters. Notably, Samjhana Khadka scored 8 runs, but captain Indu Barma faced a setback with only 6 runs before being run out. Kabita Joshi also had a disappointing outing, dismissed on her first ball.
The lower order saw limited success, with Roma Thapa and Rachana Kumari Chaudhary both falling for single-digit scores. Nonetheless, Riya Sharma (4 runs) and Ishwari Bista (3 runs) displayed composure to guide Nepal to victory, despite the tense circumstances.
For Uganda, Janet Mbabazi was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets, while Sarah Walaza contributed with 2 wickets in this low-scoring contest. Looking forward, Nepal will face Hong Kong on March 10 and 14, Namibia on March 12, and again encounter Uganda on March 13. The top two teams from the league stage will advance to the final.
Nepal’s recent victory against Uganda highlights their resilience and tactical acumen in the ongoing Four-Nation Women’s T20 Cup. Despite a challenging batting performance, they managed to secure a crucial win, maintaining their tournament hopes. As they continue in the competition, their upcoming matches promise exciting opportunities to solidify their position in the league.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
