Kathmandu, June 13
A poor batting performance resulted in Nepal losing their first game of the ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Cup against Pakistan A by 9 runs at Mong Kok in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Chasing 88 to win, Nepal could only score 87 runs in 20 overs.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, the Nepali women made an impressive start to the game.
Kabita Kunwar picked up Eyman Fatima in the first over giving Nepal a great start while Kabita Joshi picked up two wickets in an over as Nepal reduces Pakistan A to 33 for 3 in 6 overs.
Pakistan A continued to lose wickets as Nepali bowlers impressed with the ball restricting them to 87. Indu Barma was the pick of the bowlers picking up three wickets while Kunwar, Joshi and Sita Rana Magar took two wickets each.
In reply, Nepal’s batters did not look comfortable, as they were unable to score freely. The batters had a chance to create history but missed out as they lost the game by 9 runs.
Nepal will now take on India on June 15 and Hong Kong on June 17.
