Nepal defeated Hong Kong by six wickets, eliminating them from the finals in the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series. Hong Kong’s captain voiced hopes for a favorable outcome in future matches. Both teams will face off for third place on March 16, following their earlier games.
Nepal and Hong Kong will compete for the third place in the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series, following Nepal’s recent victory over Hong Kong by six wickets in Entebbe, Uganda. This match was crucial for Hong Kong, who needed a win to secure a spot in the finals, but the loss resulted in their elimination from contention.
Hong Kong’s captain, Natasha Miles, expressed a glimmer of hope, stating, “If luck goes our way and we get to the finals, that’s great for us. But we should play to win.” Unfortunately, they required Namibia or Uganda to lose significantly to challenge for a position based on net run rate, which did not materialize after Uganda defeated Namibia by a substantial margin.
Namibia and Hong Kong finished the group stage with six points each, but Namibia held a better net run rate at -0.23 compared to Hong Kong’s -0.38. In a commendable performance, Nepali opener Samjhana Khadka was nearly awarded a half-century, while Hong Kong’s Shanzeen Shahzad achieved her first half-century of the tournament but could not secure a win for her team.
Indu Barma, Nepal’s captain, praised Khadka’s noteworthy innings and indicated that her team would approach their upcoming game with renewed strength. This decisive match for third place will take place on March 16, marking the conclusion of their best-of-three series.
Nepal’s victory over Hong Kong has shifted the trajectory for both teams, with Hong Kong now competing for third place after being eliminated from finals contention. The upcoming match on March 16 will serve as a significant rematch, following Nepal’s earlier defeat to Hong Kong. Both teams aim to showcase resilience as they conclude their series.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
