The Nepali women’s cricket team aimed high in the quadrangular series but fell short, losing four out of five matches. Their recent defeat to Uganda marked a low point with a total of only 51 runs, the third lowest in T20 history. Team captain Indu Barma emphasized the need for improvement, as Nepal seeks to end the tournament on a higher note against Hong Kong.
The Nepali women’s cricket team aimed for the quadrangular series title in Uganda, ranked third according to the ICC Women’s Team T20I standings. However, their aspirations fell short as they suffered their fourth loss in five matches, losing to the hosts, Uganda, by 40 runs. This poor performance has raised concerns as they recorded their third lowest total ever in T20Is, scoring just 51 runs.
The Nepali team, ranked 21st, was outmatched by higher-ranked teams, including Namibia (17th) and Uganda (18th). Their recent defeat led to a total of 51 runs in 17.1 overs while chasing Uganda’s target of 92. The team’s prior lowest scores were 50 against Bangladesh in 2019 and Malaysia in 2023, making the current situation concerning.
Nepal’s captain, Indu Barma, acknowledged the team’s failure to execute their game plan effectively during the post-match conference, stating, “We did not play our best cricket, and I did not take the responsibility from the front.” Only Barma and Kabita Joshi scored in double figures, which highlights a significant drop in overall performance.
In their final league-stage match, Nepal faced Hong Kong, whom they had narrowly lost to by two runs in their last encounter. With other teams like Namibia and Uganda vying for finals qualification, Nepal finds themselves at the bottom of the standings, needing a victory to avoid ending the tournament on a low note.
The Nepali women’s cricket team’s ambition to secure the quadrangular series title in Uganda has unfortunately not materialized due to their inadequate execution on the field. Despite being the third-best ranked team in the series, four losses out of five matches have left them at the bottom of the points table. The team’s struggle to perform as per their rankings and the captain’s recognition of their shortcomings underscore the need for improvement moving forward.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
