Nepal Falls to Namibia in Women’s T20 Series Match by Six Wickets

Nepal lost to Namibia by six wickets in the women’s T20 series at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. The match was affected by rain, leading to a reduction in both overs and the target score. Nepal scored 92 runs, while Namibia successfully chased down a revised target of 71 runs within 14.5 overs. Upcoming matches include fixtures against Uganda and Hong Kong.

In the recent women’s T20 International series, Nepal suffered a defeat against Namibia, losing by six wickets at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Uganda. The match was impacted by rain, necessitating a reduction in overs and targets through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Nepal initially set a target of 93 runs, which was later adjusted to 71 runs due to the rain delay.

Namibia successfully chased down the revised target, finishing with 74 runs for the loss of four wickets in just 14.5 overs. Mekelaye Mwatile was the standout performer for Namibia, scoring 26 runs off 35 balls. Other contributors included Jurriene Diergaardt with 13 runs and several other players making smaller contributions.

Nepal, batting first after winning the toss, managed to score 92 runs before being all out in 20 overs. Samjhana Khadka was the highest scorer for Nepal with 18 runs, followed closely by Ishwari Bista with 17 runs, Kabita Joshi with 16 runs, and Pooja Mahato contributing with 13 runs. Additionally, Nepal was awarded 15 extra runs during the innings.

Upcoming matches in the tournament will see Nepal compete against Uganda on Sunday, followed by encounters with Hong Kong on March 10, Namibia on March 12, Uganda again on March 13, and finishing against Hong Kong on March 14. This series presents an opportunity for Nepal to refine their skills and strategies in women’s T20 cricket.

Nepal’s recent loss to Namibia in the women’s T20 series highlights challenges faced in maintaining competitive performance under pressure. Despite a valiant effort with the bat, the bowling unit will need to strengthen its performance moving forward. With upcoming matches against Uganda and Hong Kong, Nepal must capitalize on these opportunities to gain momentum in the tournament.

Original Source: risingnepaldaily.com