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Nepal Women vs. United Arab Emirates Women: Women’s Asia Cup 2024
The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 began with an exciting match where Nepal Women triumphed over United Arab Emirates Women by six wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.
UAE’s Struggle with the Bat
The UAE team batted first, scoring 115 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Khushi Sharma was the top scorer with a steady 36 runs off 39 balls. She received support from Kavisha Egodage, who added 22 runs to the total. Despite these contributions, UAE faced challenges as they lost wickets frequently, including three crucial run-outs that hampered their progress. Nepal’s Indu Barma was the star bowler, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs, making it difficult for UAE to build a substantial total.
Nepal’s Successful Chase
In reply, Nepal chased down the target of 116 runs in just 16.1 overs. Samjhana Khadka played a stellar innings, scoring an unbeaten 72 runs off 45 balls, which included 11 boundaries. Her aggressive batting kept Nepal on track despite early setbacks with the loss of Sita Rana Magar (7) and Kabita Kunwar (2). Egodage bowled impressively for UAE, taking 3 wickets for 12 runs, but her efforts were not enough to stop Nepal from achieving their target.
Key Performances and Player of the Match
Samjhana Khadka’s explosive batting performance was the highlight of the match. Her innings not only led Nepal to victory but also earned her the Player of the Match award. Indu Barma’s effective bowling was also crucial in restricting UAE to a manageable total.
Nepal’s Strong Start in the Tournament
This victory marks a strong start for Nepal in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024. With this dominant performance, they have set a positive tone for their campaign in the tournament. The team will be looking to build on this success and continue their winning momentum in the upcoming matches.
The opening match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 showcased the competitive spirit and skill of both teams. Nepal’s all-round performance, highlighted by Khadka’s brilliant innings and Barma’s effective bowling, ensured their victory over UAE. As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to more exciting matches and impressive performances from all participating teams.