Nepal Faces Narrow Defeat Against Hong Kong in Women’s Day Cup

Nepal lost to Hong Kong by two runs in the Women’s Day Cup, marking their second defeat in the series. With only one win, their chances for advancing are slim, while Hong Kong secured their second consecutive victory, enhancing their standing in the tournament. Nepali Captain Indu Barma performed well, but it was not enough to secure a win against Hong Kong’s solid bowling and batting.

On March 11, in the Women’s Day Cup Twenty20 International Series, Nepal faced a second defeat, losing to Hong Kong by just two runs in Entebbe, Uganda. Currently, Nepal has secured only one victory against host Uganda, earning them two points in total. They previously lost to Namibia by six wickets but managed a thrilling one-wicket win against Uganda, keeping their hopes for the final alive.

In contrast, Hong Kong celebrated their second consecutive win, accumulating four points from three matches. Initially, they suffered a defeat against Uganda by eight wickets but rebounded with a four-wicket victory over Namibia.

During the match against Hong Kong, Nepal was set a target of 101 runs. Despite batting through all 20 overs, they fell short, scoring 98 runs with a loss of seven wickets. Captain Indu Barma led the scoreboard for Nepal with 32 runs, while Puja Mahato contributed 19 runs, Bindu Rawal added 14, and Roma Thapa remained unbeaten with 13. Sana Prabin also chipped in with 10 runs.

For Hong Kong, Mariko Hill was instrumental, taking two wickets, while her teammates Siu Mei Wai and Chan Ka Ying secured one wicket each. Hong Kong, after winning the toss, batted first and scored 100 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Natasha Miles was the top scorer with 35 runs, followed by Mariko Hill with 21 runs, and Yasmin Daswani who remained not out with 11 runs.

In the bowling department, Nepal’s Captain Indu Barma and Ishwori Bista each claimed two wickets, while Puja Mahato and Rachana Kumari Chaudhary added one wicket each.

In conclusion, Nepal’s chances of progressing in the Women’s Day Cup have been significantly weakened following their recent loss to Hong Kong. Despite individual contributions from key players, Nepal fell short of the target. Hong Kong’s strong performance enhances their position in the series, creating a competitive scenario as both teams pursue further victories.

Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com