Nepal lost to Hong Kong by two runs in the Women’s Day Cup T20 series, marking their second defeat in three matches. They have secured one win against Uganda but are struggling with only two points in the standings. Hong Kong, with this victory, improved to four points, having previously lost to Uganda. Nepal’s batting fell short by three runs while chasing 101, jeopardizing their chances in the tournament.
Nepal sustained its second defeat in the Women’s Day Cup Twenty20 International Series, falling to Hong Kong by a narrow margin of two runs in Entebbe, Uganda. Having played three matches, the Nepali women’s team has managed only one victory against host Uganda, accumulating two points in the standings. Previously, Nepal lost to Namibia by six wickets but redeemed themselves with a one-wicket win against Uganda, keeping their hopes alive for advancement in the series.
The loss to Hong Kong, however, has significantly hindered Nepal’s chances for a successful series. Hong Kong celebrated its second consecutive victory, elevating their points to four from three matches after overcoming Namibia by four wickets, having initially lost to Uganda by eight wickets.
In their match against Hong Kong, Nepal was tasked with chasing a target of 101 runs. They batted through all 20 overs but fell short, concluding their innings with 98 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Captain Indu Barma led the team with 32 runs, supported by Puja Mahato with 19 runs, Bindu Rawal with 14 runs, Roma Thapa who remained not out at 13, and Sana Prabin who contributed 10 runs.
For Hong Kong, Mariko Hill’s bowling was notable as she claimed two wickets, while Siu Mei Wai and Chan Ka Ying each secured one. After winning the toss, Hong Kong chose to bat first, posting a total of 100 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Natasha Miles was the standout performer with the bat for Hong Kong, scoring 35 runs, followed by Mariko Hill with 21 runs and Yasmin Daswani, who finished not out with 11 runs.
In Nepal’s bowling performance, Captain Indu Barma and Ishwori Bista each took two wickets, while Puja Mahato and Rachana Kumari Chaudhary contributed one wicket each during the match.
Nepal’s defeat against Hong Kong in the Women’s Day Cup has posed a significant challenge to their prospects in the tournament. With only one victory against Uganda in three matches, and two total points, Nepal’s chances of progressing further have been severely impacted. In contrast, Hong Kong has gained momentum with consecutive wins, totaling four points. Their ability to capitalize on earlier matches has provided them a competitive edge, intensifying the stakes for Nepal in upcoming games.
Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com
